Nearly Half Of Diehard PlayStation Fans Eye PC After Disc Debacle, Poll Finds

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This console generation has gone well for Sony. The PlayStation 5’s install base has far surpassed that of is its chief rival Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S. Lately, though, there have been significant headwinds as the chip and memory shortage have led to price increases and the company's unpopular decision to end support of physical games in the near future. This seems to have led to disillusionment amongst PlayStation fans that might spell trouble for the upcoming PS6.

A reader poll by Push Square, which specializes in PlayStation coverage, has shed light on how fans are feeling about Sony’s next generation console and it should raise alarm bells for the company. Nearly half of the 6,545 respondents shared that they’re seriously considering switching from PlayStation to PC. Meanwhile, only a mere 23% were intent on staying in the PlayStation ecosystem.

Far and away the biggest reason this group of players...

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