In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei -- translated by Siliconera -- PlayStation Asia president Hiroyuki Oda talked about the Nintendo Switch, making fanboys bubble up across the globe. When asked about the Big N's hybrid console, Oda said, "it has had an overall positive influence on the entire games market."
"Gamers want to play various games of various types, so the most important thing is that these people who love games are happy," he continued.
Oda believes that variety is healthy for the industry, as it allows PlayStation to focus on its own selling points. "Sony Interactive Entertainment will play to its strengths by providing games of various genres, including realistic, high-definition games," he explained.
And he's not wrong. With Nintendo following a much different path to both Sony and Microsoft, there's room for each company to breathe, allowing them to offer their own unique platforms. Variety is the spice of life and all that.
And yes, Hiroyuki Oda is the guy who ziplined on stage at the Taipei Game Show in 2016 in order to talk about Uncharted 4. Safe to say that his opinion is worth listening to.
[source siliconera.com]
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This seems like the perfect topic for a flamewar. Fanboys... ASSEMBLE!
Of course. PS4 Pro and Nintendo Switch is the ultimate gaming combo.
@kyleforrester87 that's the combo! Ps4 pro for all the cinematic story driven games and the switch for the Nintendo exclusives and indies. Also have my vita for the occasional indie.
@kyleforrester87 I don't have a pro, but count me in on that combo. It's nice that when there's a lack of games on one platform there's the other to back it up.
@Tulio517 woahwoahwoah, no Pro? Do you even faux-4K, bro?
The PS4 is great for all around gaming, the Switch is great for variety in gaming, and the xbox is great for when you need a doorstop.
hahahahahah could have been a tad smoother with that entrance, love it either way tho
@Enuo I laughed so hard 😂
"Gamers want to play various games of various types, so the most important thing is that these people who love games are happy."
Truer words never spoken.
Yup, I’m happy. I put time on my Switch and PS4. Great games on both systems. I got a Xbox One as well, but it just kinda sits here.
@kyleforrester87 Indeed.
Though I won't have my Pro until Friday...but yeah, PS4 and Switch combo is where it's at.
I've played my 3DS, Vita, PS2, PS4, Gamecube, Wii U, Switch, and PC this year at various times. I love all my children.
@shonenjump86 I mean, there's not really much of a point in owning an Xbone if you already own a PC or PS4, since it has jack all in the way of decent exclusives at this point.
@Enuo I am pretty sure you can find much cheaper and better doorstops.
Yeah, nintendo switch is good for the gaming market since its not giving us the same experience/games like ps4/xbox1, thats why it can still sold great but not affecting ps4/xbox1 sales. Just like the wii in the previous gen.
I just haven’t been a Nintendo fan since N64. Nothing Nintendo makes appeals to me.
@AhmadSumadi
I occasionally get the itch to buy a switch and then I realize that the only reason I want it is for Mario kart. Can't justify the purchase for one game. Nothing else interests me...
If crash team racing would just hurry up and come out I can scratch that itch goodbye!
I love the Switch, very nice console to have sitting next to my PS4. I always find this complimenting between execs at the big 3 tough to take, however. I think it's all fake nice guy stuff. Instead of talking nice about the competition, I'd rather Sony show us what it thinks by partnering with Nintendo for cross-platform play between PS4 and Switch.
All three systems are great.
Yeah I have the switch/PS4 pro and gaming pc
It covers all bases.
As for switch games Mario odyssey and Zelda are keeping me very busy (at lunch time at work!)
And PS4 going through god of war and uncharted lost legacy.
I did have an Xbox but sold it due to it never getting played, it is a good console though and I enjoyed the halo 5 campaign a lot. Hated the multiplayer though!!
PS4, PC and Xbox is the best combo for me, with the types of games I play. On PC it's typically racing sims, other types of simulation games (Flight Simulator, EuroTruck sim, etc.), and Indie games that don't exist on console, like Brigador, Unavowed and Creeper World. I buy Xbox-es just to play Forza and Forza Horizon games.
I don't have a Switch, since I'm not a big fan of Nintendo games and don't have the need for mobile gaming anymore.
...best combo is PS4Pro for VR / exclusives and XB1X for cross-platform games / multiplayer... (and PC for those lovely indies)... I would get a Switch, but bought an Aim controller instead!
@shonenjump86 My XBOX has literally become the family streaming/DVD box, TV, films and Netflix that's all we use it for
i'm perfectly happy gaming on my PS4, Vita, Wii U (not got a Switch yet) and 3DS
honestly if you have a PlayStation you really DON'T need an XBOX (or vice versa of course)
@FullbringIchigo I sometimes use the Xbox One to chat with friends I made with back on the 360. Or play Cuphead or Killer Instinct occasionally. I’ll come back to it every now and then.
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