Square CEO says everyone except Microsoft is doing it wrong

Yoichi Wada, Square-Enix CEO, dealt Sony a bit of a punch to the stomach today in a CNet Japan interview (lovingly translated by Kotaku) where he calls Microsoft the only platform holder that has remained dedicated to the games market. Direct translations go a little bit like this:

 “The Wii is the antithesis of the Xbox 360. The 360 is strictly for hardcore gamers. The attachment rate for the Xbox 360 is much higher than for the Wii.

“People who buy the 360 really like games. I think the current trend is that most people aren’t buying the Wii as a game machine, but as a toy.

“It seems that Sony isn’t sure what it wants to do. Is it making high-end electronics or a game console for gamers? I want them to clearly define their console.”

Calling the Wii as a toy doesn’t sting so badly, as most people consider it that anyway. Stating confusion over Sony’s intentions is a whole new ballgame, as the release of Final Fantasy XIII is widely considered to be an essential system seller and would greatly help the PS3. There have been many rumors about whether the title will stay exclusive to Sony or go multi-platform, and while this in no way acts as evidence of that, it does not bode well.

I love my PS3, but I have to admit the idea of getting achievements for a Final Fantasy makes me tingle all the way down to my fingertips. 

[Via MCVUK, Thanks Jonathan!]