PlayStation CEO Says Home Consoles Are Here To Stay; Hardware Will Not ‘Disappear Any Time Soon’

Expert Verified By

'You Still Need A Controller And A Screen' To Access Cloud Services.

Story Highlight
  • PlayStation co-CEO Hideaki Nishino believes that home consoles and hardware are here to stay for a long while.
  • These markets will not disappear soon just because PlayStation uses cloud technologies or caters to PC players.
  • The number of PlayStation 4 and 5 games and players is still increasing, suggesting a safe future ahead.

The changing console markets have forced both Xbox and PlayStation to adapt in different ways. While Microsoft has let go of its exclusivity strategy and made everything an Xbox, PlayStation has been transparent about adapting in a more player-friendly way. However, the concerns about the alleged decline of the console market still haunt the player base.

Now, the PlayStation co-CEO Hideaki Nishino says that the console and hardware market is not going anywhere. He believes the company is only growing in these sectors, so they will remain the core of their business. 

Why it matters: The reassurance by co-CEO Hideaki Nishino eases the worries that PlayStation is slowly abandoning the home console market to focus on PC players. The hardware itself will not disappear any time soon.

Sony PlayStation
PlayStation holds a plethora of franchises that cater to every genre and audience.

Speaking in an interview with Famitsu, PlayStation co-CEO Hideaki Nishino clarifies that the number of PlayStation 4 and 5 games and players is still increasing across the charts, and that is unlikely to suddenly change in the foreseeable future.

 It’s hard to imagine that this will suddenly change tomorrow, so I think it’s safe to say that home video game consoles will be the center of our business for A While

The hardware market is also not in danger, as even if PlayStation utilizes cloud tech—like with PlayStation Portal—then it still needs a controller and a screen.

Hideaki further suggests that the company is trying to keep a balance between console and PC players.

Xbox and PlayStation
An analyst believes that only one brand out of Sony and Xbox will survive in the future.

Additionally, PlayStation CFO Hiroki Totoki recently clarified that PS5 has not missed out on sales due to players switching to PC, as Sony does not see the PC market as a threat but rather an opportunity.

Do you think the co-CEO’s words are enough to calm the rumors that PlayStation is also focusing more on the PC platform like Xbox? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Tides Of Annihilation Will Deliver 30+ Hours Of DMC-Inspired Gameplay, Launching In 2026

According to a developer Q&A, Tides of Annihilation is going to be over 30 hours long and will feature more than 30 bosses in the storyline.

Elden Ring Nightreign Fails To Hit 60FPS At 4K On PS5 Pro

Elden Ring Nightreign has been tested on the PS5 Pro at 4K resolution, but it rarely achieves a stable 60 frames per second.

Skyrim Looks Stunning WIth 3500+ Mods And Ray Tracing On RTX 5090

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim turns into a completely different game when running with 3,500 mods on a GeForce RTX 5090.

MachineGames Is ‘Working on Pretty Cool Things’ After Successful Indiana Jones Release

MachineGames is already seemingly working on its next major title after the highly successful release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

RTX 5070 Ti Allegedly 16.6% Faster Than RTX 4070 Ti Super, Leaked 3D Mark Tests Show

New leaked 3DMark tests show that the RTX 5070 Ti is seemingly 16.6% faster than the RTX 4070 Ti Super, while it is 13.2% slower than 5080.