Sony Doesn't Sound Too Concerned About Switch 2, Even After A Record-Breaking Debut

Switch 2 is so hot right now. So much so that Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Hideaki Nishino was asked if the PlayStation team is worried about the system's increased performance and third-party support, possibly leading to tougher competition for PS5. The answer boiled down to: Not really.Nishino discussed the Switch 2 during a Sony business presentation, where he even touched on PS6 (but not in name) and cloud gaming. Switch 2 set a new record for fastest-selling system of all time, with Nintendo stating it sold 3.5 million consoles in four days. Nishino said successful launches like this can be a boon for everybody. He noted that "catalysts in the market are great for the industry as a whole, as they invigorate the excitement and demand more broadly," per VGC.The PlayStation executive also conveyed confidence in the PS5 as a whole, especially when it comes to gaming on a TV. "PlayStation 5 is designed for an immersive gaming experience, and this includes the innovative DualSense controller features as well. We believe PS5-level performance is required to achieve a great experience on big screens. And in this way, we have provided a unique offering for players and creators in this current console generation."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Jun 13, 2025 - 17:10

Sony Doesn't Sound Too Concerned About Switch 2, Even After A Record-Breaking Debut

Switch 2 is so hot right now. So much so that Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Hideaki Nishino was asked if the PlayStation team is worried about the system's increased performance and third-party support, possibly leading to tougher competition for PS5. The answer boiled down to: Not really.

Nishino discussed the Switch 2 during a Sony business presentation, where he even touched on PS6 (but not in name) and cloud gaming. Switch 2 set a new record for fastest-selling system of all time, with Nintendo stating it sold 3.5 million consoles in four days. Nishino said successful launches like this can be a boon for everybody. He noted that "catalysts in the market are great for the industry as a whole, as they invigorate the excitement and demand more broadly," per VGC.

The PlayStation executive also conveyed confidence in the PS5 as a whole, especially when it comes to gaming on a TV. "PlayStation 5 is designed for an immersive gaming experience, and this includes the innovative DualSense controller features as well. We believe PS5-level performance is required to achieve a great experience on big screens. And in this way, we have provided a unique offering for players and creators in this current console generation."Continue Reading at GameSpot