With next-gen consoles expected to drop in the next couple of years, the landscape surrounding gaming is changing, as many are likely preparing for the PlayStation 5 and next Xbox. One major game-changer is the fact that Microsoft and Sony have partnered up for cloud gaming, but that's not to say there won't be any competition in the console field. Now, former PlayStation boss Jack Tretton has commented on the competitive landscape of the next generation consoles.

Serving as the President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America for 8 years, Tretton's unique perspective is one of considerable experience. In a recent interview with GamesBeat, Tretton was asked how he felt about PlayStation as the next generation comes around, and his answer did not disappoint. First, he mentioned how Sony has been the leader of the current generation, putting them in a good position as the new generation launches.

Tretton also calls the PlayStation 5 specs impressive and discusses how Sony's business model has worked so far, all of which combined sets them up well for the next generation. However, Tretton does feel that Sony will face more competition next generation, as Microsoft has made serious gains in the PR department, Nintendo is a much more relevant gaming platform now, and Google Stadia is likely to have a profound impact in the market.

New players mean it's a new game, which Tretton suggests makes it great for everyone in the business. "It's going to keep everyone on their toes," he said, referring to the more competitive market for PlayStation that didn't exist a few years back. The aforementioned partnership between Microsoft and Sony, however, proves that collaboration for the gains of the gaming world is not out of the question, and some healthy competition may do much for the two companies moving forward.

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But according to a recent rumor, it may not just be Microsoft and Sony joining in on the spirit of collaboration. Nintendo and Microsoft may be teaming up on game streaming with Microsoft as well, so the next-generation of consoles looks like it'll be heavily reliant on streaming. The aforementioned deals may very well lead PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo into the expected all-digital future.

Source: GamesBeat