The games industry is expected to support only two successful consoles in the next generation, with Nintendo predicted to be the clear winner. A new report by market research firm DFC Intelligence suggests that Sony and Microsoft will struggle to compete, with one of them likely to fall behind.
According to the report, Nintendo’s earlier availability and limited competition will give it an advantage. The company is expected to release its Switch successor in 2025, which will be followed by new hardware from Sony and Microsoft.
DFC Intelligence predicts that the number of people playing video games worldwide will exceed 4 billion by 2027, with record growth expected in 2025. However, only one console will be able to match Nintendo’s success, with either Sony or Microsoft likely to fall behind.
The report suggests that price points, launch dates, and other features such as portability will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the next-gen console war. With loyal customer bases and strong intellectual properties, Sony is seen as having an advantage, while Microsoft’s focus on software and distribution models may give it an edge.
Overall, the report suggests that Nintendo will dominate the next generation of consoles, with Sony and Microsoft struggling to keep up.
Source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-games-industry-will-only-have-room-for-one-non-nintendo-console-next-gen-its-claimed