January 25th 2025.
Are you wondering if Microsoft and Nintendo will become best friends in the gaming world? A reader has a hunch that Microsoft is trying to cozy up to Nintendo, hoping to make their upcoming console, the Switch 2, more successful than Sony's PS5.
It's refreshing to see that 2025 is starting off with a bang in the video game industry. After what feels like years of slow progress, finally things are picking up speed. We've recently had the highly anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Xbox Developer Direct, both of which give us a glimpse into the future of gaming.
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal confirmed all the rumors we've been hearing about the new console, and even gave us a sneak peek at a new Mario Kart game. Some fans were disappointed that there wasn't more shown, but for me, the most interesting part was the overwhelming popularity of the video. With millions of views and positive reactions, it's clear that the hype for the Switch 2 is real, despite some fans' complaints.
The Xbox Direct was also quite intriguing, showcasing four promising games with release dates that hint at even more to come in the second half of the year. The announcement of PlatinumGames working on Ninja Gaiden 4 was a pleasant surprise, and it seems like things are looking up for Xbox since they've started releasing games for multiple platforms.
In my opinion, it's evident that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a massive success, and Xbox has given up on the idea of having exclusive games for their consoles. While South Of Midnight may not be available on the PS5, it's most likely because the developers weren't aware of the change in Microsoft's policy when they began working on the game.
Essentially, Microsoft is now a third-party publisher, with their next-gen console still in the works. Until it's officially released, the Xbox Series X/S is at a standstill, and most of their profits will come from software sales on the PS5 and PC.
This means that Microsoft is eager to develop a strong relationship with Sony. However, Sony has never been known to be very friendly, and they will always be wary of Microsoft's intentions, knowing that they were once considered rivals. Even if their competition didn't pan out, Sony will always have doubts about trusting Microsoft.
Currently, there are only a couple of Xbox games available on the Nintendo Switch, but I predict that this will change. As Microsoft's main goal is to see growth and they have a better rapport with Nintendo than Sony, I believe they will go all out in their support for the Switch 2. We can expect to see games like Halo, Gears of War, and Fable on the new console, as long as they can get them to work smoothly.
There have been rumors about this in the past, but I'm not entirely convinced that they weren't fabricated by someone looking for attention. It's easy to speculate about these things, and anyone could have come up with this theory.
Nintendo consoles have a history of outselling both PlayStation and Xbox, and the Switch has been no exception. I believe that Microsoft's interest in the Switch 2 is two-fold; to expand their audience and to get revenge on Sony.
The more successful the Switch 2 is, the less room there is for the PlayStation 5, especially if Sony continues to struggle with their first-party lineup. If the third-party support for the Switch 2 is better than its predecessor and on par with Xbox and PlayStation, then this could spell trouble for Sony.
If Xbox can draw customers away from the PlayStation, Microsoft will undoubtedly relish this opportunity, whether it's for revenge or to potentially make a comeback in the console market. While the industry may not necessarily need three consoles at once, I believe there will always be a need for at least two.
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