firebush03 said:
I’m not too informed on Sony’s history as a brand, but my understanding is that Sony was very popular during PS1 and PS2, lost a lot of popularity with the PS3 (though consumer confidence would restore as the gen went on), returned to their former popularity during PS4, and have been on a downward spiral since 2019. |
Sales (and overall revenue) indicate their popularity in PS5 generation is about the same as PS4 generation, at least when it comes from hardware manufacturer side. I'd say they are clearly less popular and well liked than during PS2 generation, even if only because their price policy make them a little cost prohibitive for some
As a software developer they reached their all time high during PS4 generation and I'd say they have been less eventful during PS5 generation because their software output has been weaker, but their IPs are about as popular as PS4 generation. The best evidence is their pricing police, during PS4 generation their games lose their value rather fast, here they are selling Ratchet & Clank, Demon Souls, Returnal and Mile Morales all by full price (70 USD) after some years. I think from their major first party only Horizon got a price cut (is selling for 50 USD I think) and seems more like a panic discount because the sequel sold like half of the first game
TLDR: I don't see Sony really having a decrease in popularity compared to PS4 generation
