Sony PlayStation will continue to center its main efforts on consoles despite expanding its business into the PC and mobile games market, according to Hideaki Nishino in an interview with the Japanese outlet Nikkei.
Focus on Consoles
Hideaki Nishino emphasized that PlayStation's core business will remain centered around consoles, including the anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro. He stated that home consoles are easier to use compared to mobile devices and PCs.
Advantages of Consoles
Nishino expressed his opinion that many mobile games have in-game advertisements and gamers experience difficulties setting up PC games. He noted that consoles are plug-and-play systems, providing instant access to content.
Success of Helldivers 2 on PC
PlayStation has had a credible track record in developing PC games. One of the most notable releases was Helldivers 2, which peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players about seven months ago. According to data from the website SteamDB, Helldivers 2 peaked at 23,960 players in 24 hours and has an all-time peak of 458,709 concurrent players. The game received 71.05% positive reviews.
Nishino also stated that developing PC games will remain a priority for PlayStation. This strategy will allow the company to reach a broader audience and reinforce its leadership in the gaming industry.
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