Sony's 10 greatest tech flops

Sony has had many successes, but not everything hits it big. Here are some products that didn't quite make it.

PSPgo

Launched with much fanfare at the E3 gaming expo in 2009, the PSPgo was supposed to be a major refresh for the PlayStation Portable. It did away with the UMD (Universal Media Disc) format used in previous PSPs in favor of a sleeker look, but that meant gamers couldn't play titles they already owned. And because it was more expensive than previous PSP models, many gamers saw no compelling reason to upgrade. A recent price cut may stimulate demand, but at this point the PSPgo rates as one of Sony's few gaming flops.

Original story: Sony Unveils PSPgo, New Prices on Development Hardware, June 3, 2009

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