Well, it probably compounds the problem. Sony's been in the news a lot lately, and none of it good.

Next-gen consoles get a lot of publicity, and Sony's always been a big-big player. If nothing else, you could assume that they'd make money in gaming. Sure, like MS they have other branches, but they've always been in gaming. The price comparisons, and now overheating units, threaten what used to be a prime, easy cash-cow.