Business Wars Nintendo vs Sony - Charm Offensive | 3
Feb 12, 2020
The development of the PlayStation was filled with dramatic twists, starting with the controversial controller design that sparked intense debate among designers. Tensions grew within the team as they raced to create a game library just before launch. Meanwhile, the rivalry with Nintendo heated up as Ken Kutaragi showcased the PlayStation's innovative 3D graphics, impressing skeptical game developers. The competition didn't stop there; Sony was also up against Sega in a bid for gaming dominance, making the stakes even higher.
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Controller Clash
- Kutaragi rejected Teiyu Goto's controller design, calling it too radical.
- Goto, confident in his design, appealed directly to Sony President Norio Oga.
Oga's Intervention
- Teiyu Goto appealed to Sony President Norio Oga after Kutaragi rejected his controller design.
- Oga overruled Kutaragi, ordering him to use Goto's "very Sony" design.
Arm Wrestling for Controller Size
- American executives found the PlayStation controller too small for Western hands.
- Kutaragi arm-wrestled Bernie Stolar, losing and agreeing to increase the controller size.
