Xbox and Nintendo Spurred the Two Scariest Moments of Former PlayStation Exec Shuhei Yoshida's Career

Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment's Worldwide Studios, recently shared two particularly daunting moments from his extensive PlayStation career, both orchestrated by competitors Nintendo and Xbox.

In an interview with MinnMax, Yoshida recounted the anxiety surrounding the Xbox 360's release a year ahead of the PlayStation 3. The prospect of potential customers opting for the earlier console and falling behind in experiencing next-gen gaming proved deeply unsettling.

However, Yoshida identified Nintendo's announcement of Monster Hunter 4 as a 3DS exclusive as an even greater shock. This was particularly jarring considering the immense success of the Monster Hunter franchise on the PlayStation Portable, where it boasted two exclusive titles. The surprise was compounded by Nintendo's simultaneous $100 price drop on the 3DS, undercutting the PlayStation Vita.

Yoshida's retirement in January, after over three decades with Sony, has allowed him to offer previously undisclosed perspectives on his time at the company. He's since shared opinions on Sony's live service strategy and the lack of a Bloodborne remake or sequel.