Sony gloats about PS3, but trouble remains

From CNET News.com: Sony released an "infographic" today to try to convince consumers that the PlayStation 3 is better than other game consoles and set-top boxes. But is this a reaction to trailing sales?

The graphic displays the PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Roku set-top box, Boxee Box, and Apple TV. To the right of the devices is a list of 14 features that includes "video games," "Blu-ray player," "3D," and "Internet browser." As a person hovers a mouse over the devices, the features of each device are highlighted. Or if a person chooses one certain feature, the products that support it are highlighted.

As one might expect, Sony's PlayStation 3 supports all 14 features in the list, while the rest of the devices lack at least a few. Sony's console handily beats Apple TV--and bests the Xbox 360 by a few features, most notably Blu-ray and free online multiplayer.

According to a Sony representative, the graphic is designed to "provide some clarity in a very confusing market on what's available on each 'box.'"

But there may be more behind the graphic than a desire on Sony's part to inform. Sony is facing stiff competition from a slew of devices that are gunning for the very same gamers and entertainment-seekers that Sony seeks.

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