As Console Sales Stagnate, Industry Debates Moving Away from Dedicated Hardware and Towards Software and Services
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Console industry growth has stalled, raising questions about the future of dedicated gaming hardware.
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Mobile and other platforms are capturing more gaming time, especially with younger generations.
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Microsoft is debating moving away from Xbox console hardware to focus on software and services.
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Releasing exclusives on rival platforms could make financial sense despite backlash from hardcore fans.
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Industry veterans like Peter Moore believe this could be the last traditional console generation.