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Ken Kutaragi to step down as CEO of SCEI

Posted Apr 26, 2007 at 6:06AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: News Tags: David Karraker, Ken Kutaragi, PS2, PSOne, SCEI, Sony

Ken Kutaragi to step down as SCEI CEO - Image 1

SCEI, now chairman">Ken Kutaragi is synonymous with the brand PlayStation. after all, he is the brilliant mind behind consoles PlayStation 1 (PSOne), PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), and even handheld PlayStation Portable (PSP). So we were shocked after hearing that Kutaragi will step down from his post effective June 19.

While Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) didn't give any reasons why Kutaragi is leaving the PS family behind, it did say that the official will remain as an honorary SCEI Chairman and will be Senior Technology Adviser to Chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation Howard Stringer.

Well, Sony actually did say something about Kutaragi's departure. According to them, Ken Kutaragi decided to "pursue his dreams beyond PlayStation and to accelerate his network vision" right after the worldwide launch of the new console. But you know how things go whenever a top executive leaves. It's always been "to pursue other dreams" so we don't know for certain if that's the real score.

When asked about this development, on the other hand, Kutaragi explained,

I am happy to graduate from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. after introducing four platforms to the PlayStation family. It has been an exciting experience to change the world of computer entertainment by marrying cutting edge technologies with creative minds from all over the world. I'm looking forward to building on this vision in my next endeavour.

SCEI's new CEO is going to be Kaz Hirai who used to man the Group Chief Operating Officer. He will also retain his position as SCEI president. We wonder if David Karraker will still say that this is actually no big deal...

Via Games Industry

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The guy is an engineer, not a paper pushing spokesperson. He should of been sitting behind a desk coming up with the new hardware instead Sony gives him all these high up "CEO" positions. I'm thinking thats why he left, he didn't care about the political side of things, he merely wanted to use his mind to make great technology.

# Good Luck Ken Kutaragi — Guest 2007-04-26 09:16

He's been with Sony for over 14 years. I think its nice that he's moving on to better things whatever that may be. So I think Sony will do just fine with Kaz Hirai stepping up. Ken did a great job with PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3 so good luck to him.

# mebe ps wont suck ne more — Guest 2007-04-26 09:19

perhaps his standing down will make room for a non nazi like sce. perhaps they will finally stop trying to fight homebrew , and relize its all that makes the psp float.

# Lame, and it was announced last year — Guest 2007-04-26 10:38

he was stepping down. Oh, and if you work for Nintendo, I fell sorry for them, unless you are the garbage collector, you grammar sucks!

# Crap... — Shatterdome 2007-04-26 10:44

I was looking forward to a 7D playstation 4....

# Good luck to him — DoubleDragon 2007-04-26 11:49

I think he was given the boot. It's really too bad because of how much he did for Sony. He is the single reason why Sony even has a gaming industry to begin with. Obviously the PS3 must be somewhat of a factor. It's a good system but not $700 good. Anyways he is to Sony what Myamoto is to Nintendo. I wish him good luck in the future.

# .... — Guest 2007-04-26 12:00

He will be missed. he helped turn gaming into what it is today, he created some great consoles and should be remembered for that. He let power go to his head but thats not the important thing, he did great things.

# Maybe — Guest 2007-04-26 13:01

now now a guy who isn't so full of himself will take over and pull sony out of this pit

# lol — Guest 2007-04-26 13:16

Everyone knows that the 360 Elite is just a PS3 ripoff. They're dropping HD-DVD, and most likely going with BluRay. They're getting a bigger HDD to compete with the 60Gb PS3. Microsoft's starting to sweat. Anyway, I too am glad to see Kazuo "Kaz" Hirai take the helms. He seems like a smart, sensible, all around good guy. I'm not a Sony fanboy, I'm just tired of all the Sony bashing that's been going on. Does it honestly matter which system is better? It's all about fun. If I think I'm going to have more fun with a PS3, why should anyone debate that? It's not like it affects you.

Sorry for getting off-topic, I'm just tired of all the XBOTs.

# See ya — Guest 2007-04-26 13:19

Ok. I'd like to see a fanboy pull something positive out of this one. The man that created the entire Playstation name is gone now, GOOD LUCK SONY!

Nah Nah Nah Nah......Nah Nah Nah Nah....Hey Hey Hey...Goood Byyyyyyye!

# ... — Dodo 2007-04-26 14:17

Whatever the reasons, Mr Kuturagi done a lot for Playstation, so he deserves our respect. My best wishes to him in his next endeavours.

I think Kaz Hirai will make a great CEO.

# Fade? — Darth Manson 2007-04-26 15:05

Shut-up you nappy-headed ho

# Screw Him... — Darth Manson 2007-04-26 16:41

I could care less

# u like them old squinty guys ha — Quixand 2007-04-26 16:49

u might be happy he's got lots of free time now... happy screwing!!!

# shaa — Guest 2007-04-26 18:09

me,too wishing him good luck.

# game player — Guest 2007-04-26 18:41

ken is the man sony better hav his brain on reserve injoy ken u deserve it hope u come bak best wishes

# . — Guest 2007-04-26 22:48

Great, so now all we have to pin our hopes on is RIIDDDDGGGEEE Hirai?

# cup — Guest 2007-04-26 23:41

does this mean that tacos are now 3 for a dollar?

# sony fails — Guest 2007-04-27 00:34

i hope this old f*ck dies a slow and painfull death ... he f*cked the us - the customers - like he wanted to ... burn in hell u old kutaragiwhateve rjapnameweaboof aq

# why — Guest 2007-04-27 03:40

he didnt make u or anyone buy a ps3

# Microsoft + Consumer Friendly?!?! — Guest 2007-04-27 03:49

I guess if you mean broken controllers and systems left and right, yeah, I can see your point...

# good! — Guest 2007-04-27 04:00

more power to ken hirai... RIIDGE RAACERRR!!! -lol

# oh — Guest 2007-04-27 05:53

I thought it was bad but then i saw kaz hirai was taking over, so its ok

# .. — Guest 2007-04-27 07:03

Seeing how you spell, it's probably because of you that Nintendo is doing so bad...

# .. — Guest 2007-04-27 07:05

Just stfu. Period.

# .. — Guest 2007-04-27 07:06

No, but it means your mother is three nights for a dollar.

# .. — Guest 2007-04-27 07:08

You bloody fool. You have no idea what you are talking about. I wish the same thing for yourself.

# .. — Guest 2007-04-27 07:12

Lol @ Quixand. Nicely said.

# ... — Guest 2007-04-27 07:50

lol yeah he's an engineer alright. he engineered the playstation brand's demise ;).

# pspmovies — Guest 2007-04-27 10:39

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