| Aielyn said: Personally, I'd have no problem with Sony disappearing from the console hardware space. Not because it would remove competition, but because it would enable competent competition. Sony's departure would likely result in Microsoft's absorption of the Xbox brand into the PC field (probably resulting in a line of "Xbox PCs"), and Nintendo would, for a short time, be alone in the console space... but there would relatively quickly be new competition appearing on the scene, probably from one of the other bigger companies - I'd guess EA or Valve. I'd rather a dedicated gaming company be Nintendo's hardware competition, over Sony (general entertainment company) or MS (computer company). The sort of competition that this would produce would be far more beneficial to gaming. EDIT: I'd suggest Sega returning to the console race, but sadly, they are no longer in a position to manage it. Sega will remain a third-party publisher only. |
Microsoft trying its hand in the PC-gaming market; now there's a thought.
