VGC: Netflix games boss says ‘8-Year-olds aren’t dreaming of PlayStation 6’

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I don't remember that in 2014, but market research already shows that the younger generations don't see a point in a dedicated machine to play video games.

Will there be a PS6? Yes. A PS7? Probably, even if in a form we don't yet know. Beyond that? I doubt it.

OMG!!! It was the talk of the town for over a year or two back in the day. I was on GAF back then fighting for my life to defend consoles 13 years ago.



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The bottom line is that Jaffe believes consoles are on their last legs. "So while I don't think it's going to do as well as the Wii, I don't think any of the consoles are going to do as well as they used to. It's a declining market, I think. That doesn't speak ill to any of them as pieces of hardware - it just speaks about the fact that the industry has changed, the business models have changed and the world has gotten even smaller with smartphones and tablets and the internet, and stuff like Gaikai and streaming."

"Look, consoles are going away. I think in 10 years - probably sooner, but 10 years is always the safe thing to say so you don't sound like an idiot - but here's what I'll say: I'll go on the record and say that the next generation of hardware will be the last consoles. And they should be," Jaffe asserted.Jaffe concluded, "So this is the last generation of consoles coming up. I'm going to go out on a limb, because why the f**k not? I don't care if I'm wrong, I'm not a business guy. I think next-gen consoles are going to do 40 percent of [the sales volume] of the current gen hardware."


Consolation Prize: The Game Console Is Dead. What Will Replace It?

Videogame consoles are threatened as never before. Devices like PCs and smartphones are rapidly becoming more attractive to gamers, with cheaper price points and a broader variety of experiences. Consoles can't survive without radical changes.



Rise of cheap, social gaming

On the other hand, cheap, bite-size games such as "Angry Birds" and "Plants vs. Zombies" have thrived in recent years, ensnaring new players with novel gameplay.

"Virtually all of my clients are in social and mobile sectors, which have totally exploded in the last few years and continue unabated today," says Crook, who previously worked as a console designer.

As such, the demand for games has grown. "It's not so much that gamer interests have changed since the last generation, but that a whole group of new players have started playing games," says Zynga's Neurath. "These people would never have played last-generation console games. They're more into it for the social aspect."

Console makers so far have been ill-equipped to meet this demand, given their lucrative, 30-year-old model of selling games for $50-$60.




2013

Down with the Console

Consoles aren't going to disappear overnight. But it's becoming increasingly apparent to many in the industry that the new crop of consoles now hitting the market -- from Nintendo's Wii U and Sony's PlayStation to Microsoft's Xbox slated for later this year -- will be the first generation of consoles that won't outsell their predecessors.
 
OMG!!! It was the talk of the town for over a year or two back in the day. I was on GAF back then fighting for my life to defend consoles 13 years ago.



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Interesting. Like I said, I do think that consoles have an expiration date, but it won't come in the next 5-10 years. 15, 20, 50 years? Possibly.
 
Well I mean, in a world where 8 year olds can think they're the opposite sex and get their wish, anything is possible…

But in all seriousness, I have a 7 year old (so not quite in the age range here) and they wouldn't have a clue about Netflix gaming or any such bullshit. The only thing they want is a switch. Or anything that can play Roblox, minecraft and Fortnite! And switch does all that I think!!!
 
My nine year old likes playing Mario party jamboree, Bluey, super Mario wonder what does this mean mr Netflix boss ?
 
OMG!!! It was the talk of the town for over a year or two back in the day. I was on GAF back then fighting for my life to defend consoles 13 years ago.



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Wow, Jaffe talks out of his ass 95% of the time and I actually do remember him always talking the death of consoles. I just didn't realise it was 13 years ago he was saying this as well!

Not too sure why he is so adamant it's happening though. And his desire for it to happen is just baffling. He's a big cloud guy but consoles remain a massive thing in gaming. And will remain so for many many years to come.

And not just for Jaffe but why the want for consoles to fail? Is this because Microsoft is pushing this narrative that console sales haven't grown so that means it's a failure for the future of gaming? I just don't understand.
 
Does Sony have any culturally relevant IP like Minecraft, Fortnite or ROBLOX? I suppose The Last of Us is the closest thing they have but the decline from the first season of the show to the second is palpable.


Very concerning.
 
IDC about Nintendo since Goldeneye, but I can see the Switch 2 being the only system kids would be excited about anymore and even then, it isn't anywhere near the same degree as a PS2 back in the day. Not enough games coming anymore and the games they do want to play can be played on current consoles. Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, etc.
 
Does Sony have any culturally relevant IP like Minecraft, Fortnite or ROBLOX? I suppose The Last of Us is the closest thing they have but the decline from the first season of the show to the second is palpable.


Very concerning.

what you on about? you've watched it? only the first episode's been out so far
 
I suppose The Last of Us is the closest thing they have but the decline from the first season of the show to the second is palpable.


Very concerning.

What decline?

No clue. Only one episode of Season 2 has aired and it's up in viewership compared to the first season …

 
Does Sony have any culturally relevant IP like Minecraft, Fortnite or ROBLOX? I suppose The Last of Us is the closest thing they have but the decline from the first season of the show to the second is palpable.


Very concerning.

Yeah, the have something more recognisable called Playstation.
 
I worked for 3 years as an English teacher in asia, and teaching mostly teens. Trust me when I tell you, they do know about PS5 and Switch but all they care about is their games on the phone like LOL, COD mobile, Genshin Impact, Free Fire etc. They couldnt care less about some blockbuster TLOU 2 or the latest Super Mario game. They maaaaaybe heard about them but at best they go to gaming cafes and play the latest FIFA. Whatever the guy wrote, its true, they dont care about the PS6 or its development or if it can run games at 120fps 8K. Kids today are all about free mobile gaming, sad but true. Roblox and Fortnite are the only games they would ask their parents as a present to pay for microtransactions. 90% of kids in school literally could care less about what is going on in the console market.

And before you say, well maybe these kids are poor, they are at after school English centers that charge arm and a leg and are all considered from well off families because a regular person wouldnt be able to afford paying for this, on top of their regular school curriculum.
 
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I can envision a realty where this statement is true.

If all you play is 3-4 games, what's the purpose of the system other than to limit you to certain screens. Why would you care for it if it's not pushing out new experiences, and a single game is doing that. The concept of a PS6 is continuing that limitation, likely will be purchased by a parent for their use at times, and isn't where you and your friends want be.

On the other hand, there is no alternative to dream of. Streaming and casting and phones are trash, so the dream is probably a second PS5 that maybe is portable. You know, the PS6.
 
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