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Thu, Aug 30, 2012 | 15:55 BST

Vita sales are “where we would expect it to be,” says Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai

Vita sales are in line with Sony expectations, according to Kazuo Hirai; however, Sony’s CEO admitted sales were a bit off in some regions.

Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 01:46 BST

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Sony executives take pay cut, return bonuses

A Sony spokesperson told Bloomberg that CEO Kazuo Hirai and several other executives will take pay cuts following four years of losses. Seven executives returned their annual bonuses over the company’s poor performance, and Sony has asked shareholders to appoint a new board of directors, including Hirai. Coincidentally, Nikkei reported yesterday that Nintendo had slashed employee bonuses and issued executive pay cuts.

Thu, Apr 12, 2012 | 13:29 BST

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Sony doubles down on games, confirms 10,000 lay-offs

New CEO Kazuo Hirai has revealed Sony’s strategic plans to dig back out of several successive loss years, focussing on core businesses and making significant cuts.

Wed, Jan 11, 2012 | 10:33 GMT

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Sony’s Hirai debunks PS4 E3 reveal rumours – details

Sony Computer Entertainment chairman Kazuo Hirai has flatly denied whispers of an imminent PlayStation 4 reveal at E3 in June.

Thu, Sep 01, 2011 | 00:37 BST

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PSN to be incorporated into new brand, Sony Entertainment Network

Sony is to unite its disparate digital entertainment services in a new platform called the Sony Entertainment Network.

Mon, Aug 08, 2011 | 02:56 BST

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Analysts call for Vita price drop in wake of 3DS cut

Japanese analysts believe Sony should follow Nintendo’s lead and lower the PS Vita’s price.

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 | 20:29 BST

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Hirai becomes SCEI chairman, House takes over as president

Sony’s just announced the appointment of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Andrew House as the president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment International.

Thu, Mar 10, 2011 | 12:17 GMT

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PS boss climbs Sony ladder as restructure shuffles divisions

PlayStation boss Kazuo Hirai has been promoted to executive deputy president of Sony, and may take over as chief executive when current incumbent Howard Stringer retires.