Hedyaki Nishuno, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, recently discussed the future of PlayStation, emphasizing the company’s commitment to adapting its games into various media formats, including anime, TV series, and movies.

During a commercial update, Nishuno addressed the potential of cloud broadcasting for PlayStation’s future. While acknowledging the technology’s promise, he highlighted persistent challenges related to network stability.

Cloud Gaming Stability Concerns

Nishuno stated that while “the cloud broadcast is making good progress in terms of technical terms… the stability of the network is not under our control. The operating cost per minute is higher compared to the traditional model of gaming devices, which is still a challenge.”

“Cloud play has become an additional additional choice for players to reach the content, but we believe that the majority of players still prefer to try playing locally without relying on the network conditions.”

He further suggested that the popularity of the PS5 and PS5 Pro indicates a preference among gamers for local gameplay, self-reliant of network conditions.

PS4’s Continued Relevance

Nishuno also noted the continued significance of the PlayStation 4, reporting 124 million active users per month. He emphasized Sony’s dedication to enhancing player interaction across both PS5 and PS4 platforms, stating, “We now have a huge ecosystem of highly interactive players on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. We are committed to exploring new and improved ways for players interacting with our contents and services.”