In an email to PlayStation Network users, Sony has announced the intention that by the end of the month, the PlayStation Network would be rebranded to “Sony Entertainment Network.”
The rebrand is a reflection of Sony’s intention to roll its gaming, music and movie services into the one centralised location, with one login for users to access everything. In other words, just like iTunes.
Sony’s been working towards this for a long time now, so it comes as no real surprise that there was a rebranding involved with the PSN. After all, Qriocity was another brand that Sony is in the process of retiring.
This may also be good thing as it will allow Sont to downplay their issues with PSN being infiltrated last year. Rebranding is tough sometimes, but I'm sure Sony has the cash to make it work.
This may also be good thing as it will allow Sont to downplay their issues with PSN being infiltrated last year. Rebranding is tough sometimes, but I'm sure Sony has the cash to make it work.
They may have the cash, but the real question is how the general public will react to the changes. It'll be an adjustment for sure.
Not sure what to think of this, could go good, could go wrong although it does sound like an exciting new prospect.
I don't think Sony will have too many problems with this. The people that weren't already using the PSN probably don't realise that the PSN exists. The people that do know the PSN exists, and use it, will appreciate that now they can log in for music and movies as well from the one account, and all that changes is the name of the service.
Win – win situation, I think.
And certainly Sony needed to do this if it wanted to have a chance of competing against those multimedia services, iTunes/ App Store and Amazon. Multiple accounts is the last thing people want.
I don't think Sony will have too many problems with this. The people that weren't already using the PSN probably don't realise that the PSN exists. The people that do know the PSN exists, and use it, will appreciate that now they can log in for music and movies as well from the one account, and all that changes is the name of the service.
Win – win situation, I think.
And certainly Sony needed to do this if it wanted to have a chance of competing against those multimedia services, iTunes/ App Store and Amazon. Multiple accounts is the last thing people want.
I agree, this was a much needed step for Sony to stay competitive. PSN's past issues will probably not be a problem for people looking for a multimedia alternative, so that should be fine.
However, with that said, I can still see some gamers weary about the using PSN/SEN unless Sony can assure them that this change will make everything more secure.
I agree, this was a much needed step for Sony to stay competitive. PSN's past issues will probably not be a problem for people looking for a multimedia alternative, so that should be fine.
However, with that said, I can still see some gamers weary about the using PSN/SEN unless Sony can assure them that this change will make everything more secure.
I can't help but think of how some gaming outlets will have to make some changes.
I can't help but think of how some gaming outlets will have to make some changes.