The console wars have been lost
4 days ago
- #Gaming Industry
- #Valve Steam
- #Console Wars
- Valve is winning the console wars by doing nothing while Microsoft and Sony self-sabotage.
- Microsoft is losing appeal due to Xbox exclusives, price hikes, and team layoffs, with few exciting games.
- Sony has stopped PC ports, raised prices, and plans to end physical media, reducing the incentive to buy Playstation.
- The author's household uses PS5 mainly for streaming, Switch 2 for Nintendo exclusives, and prefers Steam for most gaming.
- Valve's success contrasts with industry struggles, raising concerns about its future leadership change.