So doomed? No.
But I do see consoles as becoming an increasingly marginalized market segment unless they manage to successfully transition to home entertainment hubs at which point they are more than just gaming platforms/consoles.
This is what MS was trying to do with the XB1. It's partially what SCE did with the PS3. The XB1 is far more integrated and enabled with the HDMI pass through functions, cable compatibility, etc.
Consoles like the Wii U (which even has TV remote integration) will become even more marginalized as platforms for specific games, as in Nintendo games. Anything beyond that will be a matter of developers and publishers attempting to increase their potential audience as much as possible so long as a platform under consideration for distribution is economically viable. Smaller publishers/developers don't have the luxury of supporting small niche platforms unless they know there is a built in market for their software.
Existing User Log In
New User Registration
Register for a free account to gain full access to the VGChartz Network and join our thriving community.
