Microsoft is happy to see Sony spend energy on its PSP, but predicts that its Redmond neighbors have the advantage.
Microsoft’s Home & Entertainment vice presidents Robbie Bach & Peter Moore presented Microsoft’s perception of the handheld market and, more specifically, Sony’s PSP, when questioned during a Halo 2 launch event.
Microsoft’s representatives reinforced the company’s stance that the handheld gaming market is distinct from the console market. Bach alluded to Nintendo’s failed GameCube-GBA connectivity movement to support Microsoft’s belief that handheld gaming is a completely different market.
Bach coyly stated MS will not complain if Sony is distracted from its console business in a handheld war with Nintendo; Microsoft is not convinced Sony can succeed with Nintendo’s strong history in the handheld sector. He explained that the situation is analogous to "developing your own little operating system and saying, 'Well, I'm going to challenge Windows.' ".