Sony responds to Activision drop threat

Sony has issued a statement in response to Activision's recent threat to stop developing games for its platforms.

Activision chairman Bobby Kotick previously expressed concerns that the PS3 is losing momentum, revealing that his firm was considering withdrawing its support for Sony hardware due to high development costs.

"We respect our third parties' opinions and their right to express those opinions but we will not be commenting on this story," a Sony rep responded.

According to Kotick, Activision could terminate its agreement with Sony in 2010 or 2011 unless hardware prices are lowered. However, Wedbush Morgan industry analyst Michael Pachter believes the threat is hollow.

"Of course Bobby's bluffing, and good for him," he told VG247.

"I think Bobby's obviously interested in Sony selling as many PS3s as they possibly can, and he's not happy with their penetration so far. I think he favours a price cut, and would rather see one sooner than later."

Activision is currently preparing Modern Warfare 2, Guitar Hero 5 and DJ Hero for release later this year.