Soleron said:
Apple don't do anything with as low a margin as game development. I can't see Samsung making their own console, I'm certain this is for their phones and that they will sell it on Android phones other than theirs. With 2/3 next-gen consoles having an AMD CPU and 3/3 having an AMD GPU, combined with all PCs having much better minimum graphics from Ivy Bridge/Llano onward, I think the distinction between console and PC will disappear and there won't be any future new 'gens'. I don't think even next gen is necessary or will improve sales any; 360/PS3 are still fine for delivering any modern, HD game you'd want to deliver. |
Apple will definitely do something even though margins in gaming are poor like you say. I believe they will make an Apple TV that will also be a powerful gaming console and since it will sell like hotcakes it will be very dangerous to MS and Sony. With time Apple will increase its marketshare and eventually the gaming business of either MS or Sony will bleed too much money and they will decide to exit.
Samsung might follow Apple and integrate gaming capabilities to its TV business, or do something radical that we even can't picture today. They must be up to something innovative because they've already said they are leaving the core TV business because its not profitable.
