Sony and Nintendo Should Keep the Current Gen Going for as Long as Possible 'Because People Are Very Happy Using PS5 and Switch 2,' Former PlayStation Exec Says
Sony and Nintendo need to make their current consoles last as long as possible amid soaring costs, former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida has said.
Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida believes that Sony and Nintendo should delay the release of next-gen hardware as long as possible. He argues that the soaring costs of computer memory, driven by the rise of AI datacenters, have led to significant price increases for current-generation consoles like the PS5 and Switch 2.
Yoshida thinks that people are very happy with their current systems and have a finite budget, so they may prefer to continue using their current devices rather than upgrading. With memory production resources being limited, Sony may face physical limitations in manufacturing new consoles at the desired volume and selling them at competitive prices.
The Switch 2 has also seen a price increase of $50 since its launch last year, from $450 to $500. Yoshida suggests that console companies should prioritize sustaining their current hardware platforms for as long as possible, as developers and consumers don't seem to be demanding drastically better performance.
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