Competition between Sony and Microsoft is getting tighter

Nintendo could dominate in the next generation of consoles, while Sony and Microsoft fight for second place. Tough competition lies ahead.

The gaming industry is facing major changes. According to a new report from DFC Intelligence, there will only be room for two successful providers in the next generation of consoles. Nintendo is considered the clear favorite. Especially through early ones Hardware-Publications and strategic advantages, the group appears to be well positioned. At the same time, one of the established competitors could fall behind. Experts predict that the outcome of this three-way battle will have a lasting impact on the industry.

Next console generation: A tough fight for second place

Market research firm DFC Intelligence predicted in its annual report that the next generation of gaming consoles will only have room for two successful providers – and Nintendo is one of them. According to the report, Nintendo will gain a dominant position primarily through early release of new hardware and limited competition. “There is no room for more than two large console systems“, says the analysis.

The competition between will be particularly exciting Sony and Microsoft: DFC Intelligence assumes that one of the two companies will have considerable difficulties in competing. Factors such as pricing, release timing and technical features such as portability could be crucial. Sony therefore also wants to release its own handheld console.

Gaming industry facing new growth spurt

After difficult years during the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry expects a significant growth spurt from 2025. DFC Intelligence predicts that the global gaming market will reach new record levels by the end of the decade. The number of gamers worldwide is expected to exceed four billion by 2027.

But the analysis also shows that competition remains fierce. “A new Sony system (PlayStation 6?) should have an advantage through a loyal community and strong brands“, is it[calledMicrosoftontheotherhandcouldhaveanewfocusduetoitsrecentacquisitionsanditspositionasthelargestgamespublisherAccordingtoDFCIntelligenceMicrosofthastheoptiontofocusmoreonsoftwareandsalesmodelsthanonhardware

While Nintendo plans to announce its new console by March 2025, the future of competition from Sony and Microsoft remains uncertain. Who will ultimately prevail remains exciting. But one thing is certain: the next generation promises to revolutionize the gaming world again. Unfortunately, this also leads to prices rising. The Switch 2, for example, should not be for bargain hunters.