Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes that consoles are nearing their final spec and won’t experience significant power leaps again. With current systems almost at the pinnacle of what a console can offer, Layden thinks innovation is plateauing, leading to minimal differences between generations and systems. Instead, he expects content to become the primary competition for publishers, making the console redundant in future generations.
Layden’s comments echo Microsoft’s promise of significant advancements with their next Xbox, but differ in his focus on machine learning playing a major role. As the industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether consoles will remain relevant or if they’ll become obsolete, as Layden predicts. With the console war potentially coming to an end, the future of gaming hangs in the balance.
Source: https://wccftech.com/consoles-close-final-spec-playstation