r/Astrobot • u/ihappentobenick • 20h ago
Is Astro Bot The Ultimate Mascot For PlayStation?
Spent some time thinking about all my favorite PlayStation mascots like Jak, Ratchet, Sly, Cole, Nathan Drake, Sackboy, you name it! But one thing I’m coming to realize is while they were at one point or another sort of the face of the platform, none have come as close as Astro Bot I feel.
He lives in the consoles ecosystem. He represents what it means to “Be” PlayStation. So my question is: Do we think he will remain the definitive mascot going forward for the console even if they slow down on making games for him?
Astro Bot has a lot of Mario like qualities, he appeals to both young and old, he sports absolutely incredible visuals and animations as well as complimentary colors for the brand, he just rocks overall, but do we see him going forward to generations like PS6, PS7, PS8, you know so on so forth.
Does Astro Bot have staying power? I think so. I hope so. Wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on this, I’d really love to someday be able to share my love of this character in the then and now with my own children someday similar to how many adults share their love of characters like Mario with their children. Fingers crossed he sticks around!