Sony Computer Entertainment might cut 160 jobs

Sony Computer Entertainment might cut 160 jobs

Sony’s gaming division has announced that they are considering cutting as many as 160 jobs in Europe to streamline its operations.

The company is struggling with their PS3 console which had a not so impressive debut in the market. Nintendo is setting new records with the sales of their Wii gaming console and Microsoft Xbox 360 is doing well. The European launch has been somewhat of a saving grace for the company.

Sony Computer Entertainment said in a statement that they are considering revamping their European operations in response to a shift in video game entertainment towards more interactive gaming and increasingly sophisticated content.

A company representative added: “We decided to streamline the company and also streamline some of the positions … to reshuffle the company a little more to have more competitiveness.”

Sony chief executive Howard Stringer recently claimed in a statement that they have sold nearly 800,000 units of the new console in Europe since its launch.