By Brian Ashcraft, 10:22 AM on Thu Feb 2 2006, 272 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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Not sure what to make of this. Sony's announced the closing of its Ginza PlayStation showroom, effective Feb. 28th. The PlayStation Square on the first floor of Sony HQ will remain, however. The company encourages folks to take advantage of the Ginza locale until Sir Howard Stringer shutters the joint. Along with Sony's murdering every last Aibo, this is just one example of the measures the company is taking to cut costs. But, is it really wise, considering the company is launching a new console this year?

Full Report [PlayStation Japan]