Xbox At A Sega-Like Fork In The Road And May Stop Making Consoles, Ex-PlayStation Boss Says

The article discusses the possibility of Microsoft, the company behind the Xbox console, potentially exiting the console business, similar to Sega's decision to become a software company after the Dreamcast. The former PlayStation boss, Shawn Layden, believes that Microsoft is at a "fork in the road" and is questioning whether the company will continue to release consoles. Layden suggests that Microsoft's hardware offering may not be compelling enough to make up for the ground they have lost in the console market. The article also mentions that Microsoft has recently signed a multi-year deal with AMD for future hardware, indicating a commitment to developing next-generation Xbox consoles. However, some speculate that the new Xbox console could be more akin to a gaming PC. Additionally, Layden suggests that the console gaming industry could benefit from standardization, allowing companies to compete on content rather than hardware. This could potentially help the overall console gaming market grow. The article also notes that Sony is working on a new PlayStation console, while Nintendo is unlikely to abandon dedicated hardware anytime soon.