PlayStation creator Kutaragi says AI and high prices threaten consoles
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Ken Kutaragi says AI and rising hardware costs pose a "very real danger" to the console market.
Ken Kutaragi, the creator of the PlayStation, says there is a "very real danger" that AI and high prices could lead to the demise of consoles. He says the current situation is not healthy for the mass market. Kutaragi claims that AI technology, such as Gemini, simplifies tasks without requiring costly equipment, potentially rendering traditional gaming boxes obsolete. He also notes that gaming PCs now cost as much as cars. While original MSRP targets for consoles were $399 to $499, reports say next-gen consoles could exceed $1,000.
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