A few years ago we cheekily declared that the PC had won the console war, and it's also true that I've spent the past couple decades gently mocking Sony and Microsoft for their 30 fps games and their Kinectimals, but now the PlayStation and Xbox are really looking quite pale and I'm starting to feel bad. I was just razzin', but as we head into the summer showcases, confidence in the consoles feels lower than ever and I don't know if they'll ever get their old glow back.
It's not just vibes: Console sales are down. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella marked a 26% decline in spending on current-generation consoles this April compared to last April. Xbox hardware in particular is struggling to sell: Microsoft reported a 30% decline in Xbox hardware revenue between the first few months of last year and the first few months of this year.
