Gaming Consoles

The video game industry is grappling with the implications of recent decisions by major players like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) to broaden their game releases beyond exclusive platforms. "When a video game’s costs exceed $200 million, exclusivity is...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) continues its trend of releasing special edition Xbox consoles with the unveiling of the SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X. Dubbed the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Special Edition Bundle, it features a custom-designed console showcasing SpongeBob's iconic smile...

A recent report indicated the release of Nintendo ADR's (OTC: NTDOY) Nintendo Switch 2 is not expected until March 2025, at the earliest. "Many in the industry expected it to be released in 2024, but Nintendo prioritized securing initial stock of successor machines and the lineup of...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) is "likely" to release a PlayStation 5 Pro later in 2024, following a reduction in sales forecast for the flagship console. Analysts told CNBC this move is aimed at rejuvenating interest in the PlayStation 5 and providing an upgraded hardware option...

Recent data from a Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) earnings report indicates that Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation 5 (PS5) has outsold Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox Series X | S by a ratio of approximately two to one. According to a slide deck from...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is reportedly considering a new multi-platform approach for certain Xbox games, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and possibly Starfield being considered for release on Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) PS5. According to a source familiar with Microsoft's...

A recent report highlighted the uncertain future of Nintendo ADR's (OTC: NTDOY) flagship console line, the anticipated Switch 2. Recently, analysts examined the potential successor to the highly successful Nintendo Switch, and expressed skepticism about whether the new console would be as...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to release successors to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles by 2028. That's according to court filings related to the failed Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) attempt to block the Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) acquisition. In a...

Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTC: SQNX) Final Fantasy 16 and director of Final Fantasy 14, said he wished there was only one console for gamers to play on. "Game platforms... I probably shouldn't say this, but I wish there was only one,"...

Nintendo Company Ltd. (OTC: NTDOY) is reportedly developing its next-gen console, with plans for its release in the second half of 2024. Insider sources told VGC that the Japanese company has distributed development kits for its upcoming console to key partner studios. See Also: ...

During PlayStation's Summer Sale, Sony Group Corp's (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation 5 console is now offered at a discounted price for the first time in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and India. The console's prices have been slashed to £404.99 (a reduction of £75) in the UK...

Sony Group Corporation (NYSE: SONY) provided ardent gaming fans with an enticing offer and it appears that consumers were quick to lap it up. The Japanese consumer electronics giant recently provided an option for customers to register for purchasing PS5 consoles directly from PlayStation...

Founded in 1993, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become one of the leading technology companies. Here's a look at how shares have performed since the 1999 IPO. What Happened: Now a “blue-chip” technology company, Nvidia has evolved over time to become a leader in several...

An Xbox Series X fridge for sale, which is a replica of Microsoft Inc’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) console, reportedly sold out 15 minutes after it went on sale for pre-orders on Tuesday. What Happened: The fridge, which owes its origin to a viral meme, was decked up with LEDs with surface features made...

Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY) and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ: NTES) are among gaming companies eyeing China’s fast growing console market, CNBC reported on Sunday. What Happened: The console market is still small in China and accounted for 4.1% of the entire gaming spend in the country last year...