Goodbye Ken

Today is a sad day for Sony (more so than normal). While we’ve know Ken Kutaragi has been set to retire for some time, today is the official day we say goodbye to the father of Playstation. Ken has had his moments, especially in recent years. You’ve probably seen him pictured with the PS3 grill more often then you can count, but he really is a great man and carries a huge legacy. It’s unfortunate to see him leaving at a low point for the Playstation, when in past years things were so crazy for the brand. That’s why it’s best to take a look at all the things he has done in the past, and not the few missteps here in the present time.

Even while working with Nintendo, within Sony gaming was still regarded as a fad and something looked down upon. Despite this hostile atmosphere to video games, Kutaragi managed to persuade Sony to fund his research into the Super NES CD (the device that would eventually become the PlayStation). Despite being considered a risky gamble by other Sony executives, Kutaragi once again had the support of Sony CEO Norio Ohga. The success of the Playstation led to him heading up the development of more consoles like the PlayStation 2; the latest console in the series, the PlayStation 3, which was recently released.

Hop over to wikipedia to learn more about his legacy.