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sethnintendo said:
yvanjean said:

Really you are asking why don't you spend $200-500 console or $750+ on PC, instead of using a device that you already own. The cost of entry for streaming is only $50(controller). Besides, Xbox model streaming is seen as an alternative way of playing when away from your console or PC. The new Luna service announces by Amazon really pushing streaming as an alternate way into gaming for a really cheap barrier of entry. If you can't see the appeal for some people, you are probably in the camp that thinks buying a next-gen console is stupid when RTX 3080 & 3090 will blow away the power of said consoles. It's all about cost, especially if you're not that passionate about gaming.

Funny thing is that high end phones can cost a thousand or more.  I don't see a future where casual gamers carry around a controller to play AAA games on the go.  I can perhaps see people using it in their house with streaming sticks/other devices but that's about it.   How many people do you see in public playing smartphone games with a controller?   Very few if any.  I have yet to encounter anyone in public playing on smartphone with a controller.  Maybe it happens in other countries but not much here in US

I believe your problem is that you keep comparing what people do today as if things do not change.  How many people do you see with their Switch out in public.  I see a lot.  So what really going to change is custom controllers for Cell phones that easily connect and disconnect providing all the function of a switch, Xbox or PS controller.  Tech moves and if you are the person that says, well they do not do it today, you will be the first left behind.  Its not a question of what they do today but how you get them to do what you vision for tomorrow.  The thing is, console games are coming to Cell phones and once people start to take it up more, using on screen controls will not be enough.  This is when the accessories start to take off and you start to see innovative controllers.  Once this switch happens it will be a gold rush.