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The Rise of Mobile Gaming: Is Sony PlayStation Fighting A Losing Battle

As more and more people switch to playing video games from their mobile phones, is Sony PlayStation fighting a losing battle? Find out here.

Tanyaradzwa Pamhirwa by Tanyaradzwa Pamhirwa
31-08-2023 22:04
in Technology
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The Rise of Mobile Gaming: Is Sony PlayStation Fighting A Losing Battle. Image: Supplied

Despite a recent slump in the sales of new PlayStation consoles and other gaming consoles, they are still the most popular way to play video games for millions of gamers worldwide, and numbers aren’t so bad as to warrant discontinuing their manufacturing. 

However, mobile gaming worldwide is massively on the rise and is currently more popular than ever, overtaking console gaming when it comes to which devices people prefer gaming from. 

Microsoft Xbox has already stated that it is now focusing more on mobile gaming than ever as players shift towards this trend, so will PlayStation get left behind if they don’t move faster?

The question being asked here is, is Sony PlayStation fighting a losing battle? Let’s dive straight in and find out. 

Is Sony PlayStation fighting a losing battle?

The PlayStation 4 and 5 video game consoles remain king after Microsoft Xbox recently admitted it had lost the war. However, a younger generation of players are now playing more from their smartphones and tablets than they are from their consoles, which could spell the end for Sony PlayStation consoles. 

For now, they aren’t going anywhere, but who knows what might happen in the future. 

One of the main reasons so many players are moving away from traditional console gaming is because they can now play many of their favourite games, whether it’s Call of Duty Mobile, live dealer online blackjack, or Pokémon GO, on their preferred handheld device. 

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In other words, mobile devices are the far more convenient option for gamers. Video game consoles are seen as clunky, restrictive, and inconvenient. They can’t easily be moved around like a smartphone or tablet device and cannot be taken outside.

Mobile users can easily take their games/smartphones with them wherever they go and play their favourite games from almost any location. This is something that you simply cannot do from a console. 

Until sales of PlayStation consoles are at a critical level, the company will continue to produce them and create unique content for them. There may come a time when they have to shift their focus towards mobile gaming and take a step back from producing their iconic consoles. Only time will tell. 

What are the most popular mobile/handheld devices for gaming in 2023?

The players who have moved away from traditional consoles and have turned to handheld gaming tend to use the following devices. Some of the best ‘dedicated’ handheld gaming devices on the market today are the following:

  • SteamDeck
  • Asus ROG Ally
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Nintendo Switch OLED
  • PlayStation Vita

When it comes to smartphones that have been specifically built with gaming in mind, some of the best devices on the market today are the Apple iPhone 14 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro, and the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. 

Others include the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro. Although Sony PlayStation fans have the PlayStation Vita, it would be fantastic if Sony could start working on a cutting-edge smartphone like one of these top-of-the-range devices. 

Final note

Based on current trends and expert predictions, it seems certain that the future of gaming is from a mobile/handheld device. For players who prefer playing and watching the action across a big screen, smaller devices can easily be hooked up to a huge Smart TV screen, eliminating the need for a console. 

There are also numerous mobile phone gaming accessories players can purchase for their devices to improve their mobile gaming experience even more. It’s an exciting time for mobile users who enjoy playing the world’s best games, and it will be interesting to see which direction things will go in over the next five to ten years. 

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