It seems that among enthusiasts, the popularity of PCs is rising at a noticeable rate. Many were shocked by the $700 price tag of the newly announced PS5 Pro, with some expressing that they’d rather invest in building a high-end PC.
While there’s been debate over whether you can build an equivalent gaming PC for the same price, $700 certainly puts you in the range of a powerful machine.
Despite this, PlayStation co-CEO Hideaki Nishino remains unfazed. In an interview with Nikkei, he stated, “I think that many mobile games have ads, and PCs can be difficult to set up.
With PlayStation, you can immediately play the content you purchased as soon as you turn it on.
The products are clearly displayed in stores, so buying software is an intuitive experience.”
While Sony is bringing its games to PC, Nishino emphasized that consoles remain their top priority.
“We are aiming to expand the game market by bringing content to PCs. There’s no question that home consoles will be the core of our business, but by offering titles on other devices, we can reach a broader audience.”
Do you think the growing interest in PCs poses a threat to PlayStation’s business, or will there always be a demand for the simplicity and convenience that consoles offer?
