Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony and Nintendo should extend the current generation
, by Thibaut
A former PlayStation icon, Shuhei Yoshida has been very outspoken since leaving the company in January 2025. The former president of PlayStation Studios is frequently asked about the state of the industry and the future of gaming.
In an interview with The Verge, Yoshida sent a message to Sony and Nintendo. He encourages both companies to extend the current console generation, even as Microsoft gets the XBOX Helix ready. In his view, gamers are satisfied with the current consoles and aren’t necessarily demanding more power.
"Although Sony and Nintendo have sold enough current-generation consoles, due to the cost of components, they might consider delaying the launch of the next generation. And I think they should try to keep the current generation going as long as possible, because I believe people are very happy using the PS5 and the Switch 2.
People have limited budgets, and it seems like PCs and consoles, with their specialized components, have driven up prices far more than any other form of entertainment. Those who already own a PS5, a Switch 2, or a PC powerful enough will likely be happy playing on them and won’t necessarily think about replacing them.
I don’t think many people are clamoring for 'more power, we need more power'. Not even the developers. I don’t think they’re asking for better hardware or anything like that. So I think the current generation, at least for Sony and Nintendo, will continue to do very well for many years to come."
Finally, he believes it’s XBOX’s turn to shine with its upcoming console and strategic overhauls.
"XBOX is a team that wants to shake up the competitive landscape, so it will be difficult for them, but this is their moment to shine. It’s very exciting to see what will happen next year."