I need to find an article or thread telling me why I want crossplay.

At this point in time, crossplay ranks #259 on my list of "Things that matter to me when selecting a new video game console." However, it's right on the cusp of overtaking #258, which is "how much does does it hurt when I accidentally step on the controller."

"Nintendo won't even have a version of the online games for MS to crossplay with anyway"

You say this and yet big titles like Fortnite and PUBG are getting ported down to weaker hardware. Ideally, any third party dev would want their software as scalable and as portable as possible as well as accessible as possible to maximize engagement with as many people as possible. This runs counter to what Sony has recently been involved in: locking down Fortnite accounts and imposing restrictions rather than promoting expansion and any PS4 owners who bought a Switch suddenly find themselves handicapped because they can't play the same Fortnite account on different pieces of hardware they own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_9C84pyjFE

Sure, big AAA titles will be first available on the most cutting-edge hardware like PS5, X2, or latest PCs but AAA titles aren't the only titles that gain massive success. Smaller titles are just as capable of being huge successes, sometimes more, in part because of their accessibility.

So I disagree that, in the long run, crossplay will mean nothing. It will always mean something as long as multiplats exist and Sony risks being on the wrong side of history on this one.

I would be suprised if PUBG came to Switch.  Happy as I like PUBG better, but suprised.

You speak like Fortnite and PUBG being ported down is the norm.  Sorry but that is not even close to being the case.  Most big games are either strictly mobile or strictly console.  Rarely do they mesh.

Also you and I both know that just because something CAN be ported does not mean it WILL be ported.  Switch can easily handle a scaled down version of Call of Duty or various other currwnt gen titles at sub HD 30 fps, but where are they?  If this is how it is being treated now, do you honestly think when the PS5 drops it will be any different?

I do not agree with Sony's actions.  However the way things are going, it really is still irrelevant unless Switch gets more of these games with cross play.

"You speak like Fortnite and PUBG being ported down is the norm.  Sorry but that is not even close to being the case."

It isn't the norm now but third party devs follow the money and mobile moves big money. It only makes sense since mobile hardware dwarfs dedicated hardware: there's not only more of the former but it's also much easier to access and enjoy.

"Most big games are either strictly mobile or strictly console.  Rarely do they mesh."

For now but I think we'll see an increase in meshing to reach as wide an audience as possible.

They are ahead this generation. Last generation MS was anti-cross play and Sony was pro cross play. Cross-platform helps the company behind in userbase. One of the ways console markers garner extra sales is leverage their online user base and the ability to play with your friends. Cross-platform negates the advantage of a larger userbase. In the case of games like Fortnite, They don't get their cut of DLC revenue from other platforms.

TLDR Sony was pro crossplay when they were behind MS. MS is pro cross-platform because they are behind Sony.

Edit: I really need to stop posting from my phone.

Because crossplay enables one to play with other people regardless of platform, widens the pool of players to play multiplayer games with, increases players to play different multiplayer modes, shortens matchmaking time, can connect you to more people who are closer to you geographically thus helping ensure more stable connections.

I didnt really care if Sony did it until couple day ago when my daughter and niece were playing fortnite together online on the ps4 and my son was playing fortnite on the switch and he swore up and down he was in the same game as them :( still haven't had the heart to tell him he was not playing with them

Thats not true though... look at the backlash MS got at the start of the gen for all the crap it tried to pulled, or for haveing 2 years without much in terms of quality exclusives.

There are certain things that can hurt them, I just dont think Crossplay is one such thing.
Lack of games is a much bigger issue, gamers go where the games are.

Look at Sea of Theives, all those people that championed Crossplay where lateron complaining how unfair the pvp system was, towards console owners that played against PC users.
They could litterality pull off stuff you couldnt on console. Then there was the issue of pc players useing cheats ect.

Shortly after there where tons of people complaining about cross play with PC users, and begging MS to add a way to turn it off.

Then this fiasco with Fortnite, and suddenly everyone is again praiseing how great crossplay is, useing it as a means to get a dig in at sony again.

Gonna share this story on Sony's Twitter page. Thank you.

That sucks... time to get him a PS4 I guess.

Or let him play on a PC? PS4 and PC works together too Im pretty sure.