With a billion potential gamers, it's easy to see why Sony
For software, movie, and music makers, China has been a tough nut to crack. And in those cases, piracy simply claims what would have been incremental sales. The stakes are much higher for the makers of video game systems.
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Still, Sony is simply delaying its entry into China -- not shelving it forever. The country continues to import Western culture with plenty of McDonald's
In fact, some of the best performing stocks this year have a Chinese pedigree. Web portals Sohu
It remains to be seen when -- and if -- China licks its rampant piracy, but the thirst for leisurely pursuits in China can't be ignored. Whether Sony has to wait for improvements in copy-protection technology or aim for a higher system price and bundle it with software, China will definitely be a game worth playing.
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