Cloud Gaming and AI May Threaten Traditional Home Consoles
· Technology · Bloomberg, Fortune
Cloud streaming services and artificial intelligence advancements are projected to expand into a $38 billion market by 2035. According to research from Bloomberg, this growth could eventually render dedicated video-game consoles obsolete as mass-market products. The shift relies on internet-based delivery models that bypass local hardware limitations for players. Industry analysts note that traditional hardware manufacturers face mounting pressure to adapt to these evolving distribution channels. The exact timeline for hardware obsolescence remains uncertain as console makers invest in hybrid cloud models.
Why it matters
Traditional video-game hardware manufacturers and physical game retailers face structural disruption as streaming infrastructure scales globally over the next decade.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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