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Sony Says It Isn’t Too Worried About the Nintendo Switch 2
- On June 13, Hideaki Nishino, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment, shared his perspective on the recent launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which broke global sales records.
- This followed concerns about Switch 2's improved specs and Nintendo’s stronger third-party publisher relationships possibly increasing competition for PlayStation.
- Nishino stated PlayStation has a differentiated strategy focused on immersive PS5-level performance needed for big-screen AAA gaming, which Switch 2 hardware cannot match.
- He mentioned that the Switch 2 sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide and nearly 948,000 in Japan during its first four days, but emphasized that delivering an exceptional experience on large displays demands performance comparable to the PS5.
- Sony intends to maintain its leading position for both gamers and developers by fostering a wide range of creators and emphasizing exclusive titles, indicating it does not see the Switch 2 as a significant competitive challenge at this time.
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