A recent announcement from Sony has left us wondering what the major Japanese corporation is up to.
For the last few years, Sony has been happy enough leaving the Sony Playstation Network under the control of the Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) group. SCE is responsible for the very first Playstation console, the PS2, the PSP and the next generation device, the PS3. They are also responsible for the creation and development of many amazing game titles and series. Games such as Gran Turismo, God of War, Ratchet and Clank and many other famous titles have become staples of the Playstation game systems.
With the release of the Playstation 3 came the arrival of the Sony Playstation Network –an online free service for all PS3 and PSP users that gave users access to an online store, a console based messenger system and the PS Home virtual social network. A recent news places control of the PSN to a new department from within SCE that will eventually be integrated into the main Sony Company.
This places the PSN outside SCE control and accessible to the rest of other Sony products. While this may seem like bad news, it also means that devices such as the Sony Bravia, Sony VAIO and Sony Ericsson mobile phones might be able to access PSN.
The last time a Sony Ericsson device interfaced with a console was with the Aino with its limited media connectivity. Having PSN available might make user able to access PSN accounts, trophy data and even play some mobile versions of PSN titles. Well, it is still too early to make predictions regarding this matter. After all, we do not even know what Sony is truly up to by placing PSN at the core of the company.
Get to know more about SCE and PSN at Engadget.
