PLATFORM PROFILESONY
PlayStation Network
3.64
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture1.339
Escape0.368
Key Structural Insight
Hardware + exclusives + digital library = triple lock-in.
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth7/10
Memory8/10
Action6/10
Process7/10
Network8/10
Closeness8/10
Portability2/10
Substitutability4/10
Human Fallback5/10
Org Depth4/10
Momentum6/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.6982 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.7483 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.6481 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2095 | 1 + 0.3·(σₖ + σₒ)/2 |
| Org-depth multiplier | 1.2000 | 1 + 0.5·o |
| Momentum multiplier | 1.1800 | 1 + 0.3·t |
| Total Capture | 1.3392 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.3547 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7556 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.3680 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 3.64 | 1.339 / 0.368 |
Scoring Rationale
Digital library locked to PSN. Trophy history non-portable. Exclusive titles. Hardware investment ($500+). PS Plus catalog.
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE8+0.91
PORT2-0.70
SUB4-0.48
FALL5-0.42
ACT6+0.40
DATA7+0.37
PROC7+0.36
MEM8+0.34
ORG4+0.30
NET8+0.26
MOM6+0.19
+ raises B (deepens lock-in)− lowers B (aids escape)
Comparable Platforms — Gaming & Entertainment (7 peers)
| # | Platform | Ticker | B-index | Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Apple App Store | AAPL | 6.13 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 02 | Steam | Private (Valve) | 5.32 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 03 | Roblox | RBLX | 4.79 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 04 | Google Play | GOOG | 3.94 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 05 | Spotify | SPOT | 2.31 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 06 | Netflix | NFLX | 1.00 | GROWING GRAVITY | Profile → |
| 07 | Disney+ | DIS | 0.71 | GROWING GRAVITY | Profile → |