In an interview, Peter Moore noted that the main profit from consoles usually comes not from the sale of the device itself, but from games, subscriptions, and additional purchases. However, if production costs continue to rise, companies may face a problem.
I think that's what hardware manufacturers are thinking about right now: the cost of building these devices is just getting crazy. We can't compete. We can't even get the supplies we need because chip manufacturers are diverting resources to AI demand.
Moore also spoke about the future of consoles. According to him, for several generations, players have been asking if a separate console is needed, and for now, the answer remains positive.
At the same time, he believes that in the future, TVs may get a built-in chip that will allow games to be launched without a traditional console.
I think this is a real test for the viability of game consoles. Either technology will solve the problem, or players will say, "I can't afford an $800 console. I'll play on PC."
According to Moore, players will always find a way to play, even if the console market changes.