Who Actually Won The Console Wars of 2020?

KeenGamer: "The console wars are still raging despite the pandemic forcing everything online. Who will be crowned champion? The battle between the PlayStation and Xbox has never been more fierce. The end of 2020 is still a month away, but there is already an obvious winner."

[lelo2play]

Nintendo.

[ABizzel1]

It depends on what winning 2020 means to you.

If we're counting overall hardware sales and if handhelds / docked handhelds count, Switch won.

If we're counting software, PlayStation won without challenge IMO.

If we're counting best overall system (console & handheld), then it's between PS4, PS5, and Switch. Of which I would say the PS5 won 2020 with the other two right behind it. The demand for the PS5 is ridiculous, and I haven't seen things get this crazy for a console since the Wii back in 2006 - 2007. Switch had an amazing sales year due to covid. And PS4 held strong for the year sales-wise, but had one of the best line-ups of all time for PlayStation, and this benefit also pertains to PS5 as well.

Xbox struggled this year, but the Series X seems to be doing well, it's a great piece of hardware, and it hopefully will have a better future than its predecessor.

[mikeslemonade]

The switch is like part of the PS3 generation.

[xTonyMontana]

^^^ In Handheld mode maybe, but docked at 1080p, it looks fine to me. Their graphics style helps it a lot really but I can't say I ever felt like I was playing an old game with the likes of Smash and Fire Emblem.

[bouzebbal]

Ps4 wiiu best last gen combo.
Wiiu is still running 3 hours a day

[Neonridr]

@mikeslemonade - the PS3 couldn't run Doom Eternal at 240p.

[ABizzel1]

Technologically the Switch is a small step ahead of PS360Wii U generation, the 4GB of RAM and better GPU, when docked, helps it but the Switch in handheld and Switch lite are close to that PS360.

Which for a handheld it's really too far off where it should be. A good current-gen handheld should offer performance either slightly below or above the last generation of consoles. The only problem with the Switch is that it still shouldn't be selling for $299 for the docked version, that's Nintendo busting their fans heads and riding the COVID gaming wave (same goes for the PS4 Pro). This holiday should have had significantly better prices all around, but with the loss companies took elsewhere we just didn't see that.

[Army_of_Darkness]

1st SONY
2nd Nintendo
3rd Microsoft

[mikeslemonade]

Abizzle is mostly correct. The switch is like half way the power between the PS3 and the Xbox 720p.

It’s not 1080p docked, most games are 900p or lower.

[NeoGamer232]

Factually wrong across the board. PS and XB have nothing on Switch.

Switch is sold as a console so it was #1. Show me one major gaming site that does not consider Switch a console.

Also switch has Hades and Animal Crossing.... Both nominated for GOTY. So their software is just as strong as PS.

For best overall system I would say Switch again.... It is a console, and handheld and has really good games. The biggest flaw with Switch is its network.

[kayoss]

Wait wait, last gen y’all say switch shouldn’t be part of this “war” because it’s a handheld. But now it is? What changed?

[Neonridr]

last gen it was part of next gen, this gen it's part of last gen. Whatever suits the narrative I guess.

[Sunny_D]

Nah Switch is 9th gen like the PS5 and Series X. Nintendo gave up on their 8th gen console after 4 years but that doesn’t mean you can change what gen their system is... Even if the Switch has a 3.5 year release advantage. 😂

[neutralgamer1992]

kayoss/neo

it has been pretty well known fact by now that ninetdno does it's own thing. They are not competing in same market space as sony/ms.. switch is competeting with ps3/xbox360 more than ps5/xsx. Their system can barely achieve 1080P

[The Wood]

Whoever released the most quality games so its out of Nintendo and Sony.

[Father__Merrin]

Switch is handheld like a toy it's not a next gen console and not for serious gamers. It has its place though...

This reminds me of early to mid Wii era, it has vastly less software support compared to ps360 but Nintendo fans were happy that it was selling most.

[Neonridr]

it's not a toy. It's a powerful gaming console that's a fraction of the size of your big box machines. Considering how big it is, it's pretty awesome that it can play the sort of games it does.

[Sunny_D]

Although we shouldn’t gatekeep what gaming is, Nintendo does have a different audience and direction when it comes to their console but it’s still a relevant gaming device.

[neutralgamer1992]

lelo

when nintendo actually competes with sony and ms than let's talk. Maybe you have forgotten all their recent failures before switch and wii. N64 failed, gamecube failed, wiiu failed(by failed I mean compare to their competition) It's cute people think nintendo is competing with ps4/ps4-xbox one/xsx. If it was up to nintendo we barely would get any forward moving tech as their consoles are still competing with ps3/xbox360

[Omegasyde]

I provided you an upvote for your clever trolling.

[Rocosaurus]

Probably the Switch

[blackblades]

Switch isnt even competing

[Rocosaurus]

It is the by far best selling console this year. Should sell at least 20 million before the end of the year.

[CrimsonWing69]

I’m curious how those sales will stack up month to month with the PS5 and Xsex out now.

[Silly gameAr]

Not with me it didn't. But, I guess anything winning other than playstation, is ok with you.

[Rocosaurus]

Huh?

[Silly gameAr]

@Rocosaurus
You know exactly what I mean.

[DEEBO]

Playstation.
Selling ps4, ps4 pro and PS5.
Oh and PSVR..

[SullysCigar]

Not to mention their stellar line up of games this year.

[P_Bomb]

“ Studies have shown that scalping has become an increased profession since the pandemic began.”

Consoles are the new toilet paper.

[yeahokwhatever]

when government makes legitimate business illegal, expect more shady business.

[LOGICWINS]

Nintendo clearly.

[cell989]

Smh... fanboyism at its best

[masterfox]

In reality Playstation
In imagination Nintendo
In Nonsense Xbox

I kid I kid :D

[Nuvem]

Comment of the year!

[SmokinAces]

Oh we doing this already?

[SavageFlamingo]

The people who enjoy their consoles. They won.

[IRetrouk]

I did

[Petebloodyonion]

I will say Oculus Quest 2 :)
At least it's feeling next-gen and at a cheap price.

[xTonyMontana]

Bringing a lot of new people to VR also.

[Stanjara]

Who is playing that? Just like Stadia...I don't see any movement in media about it. It exists.

[CrimsonWing69]

I am and it’s pretty cool not just as a gaming console. Rez Infinite is a must play on it.

[SullysCigar]

^ I mean, Rez Infinite was also a must play on Quest 1. And every other VR headset, including PSVR.

The trouble with Quest 2 is it's a moderate-at-best upgrade in almost every way to the Quest 1, but it's still only as powerful as a PS3. It's visuals are substantially below PSVR even on an OG PS4. The fact that it's wireless is a big plus, as are the controllers, but it's STILL uncomfortable and in order to keep the price down they are selling an 'optional' (except it's pretty much vital) strap for an additional $50. Then there's the fact you MUST sign in and link it to your Facebook account...

I reallly like Oculus's commitment to games (and the money they chuck around to develop them) and it's not a bad experience if you run a cable to a decent PC, but the hardware is so slow and incremental in it's upgrade, I honestly think the Quest 3 will launch in 2021. It's the iPhone of gaming lol

[Petebloodyonion]

Try finding one! And go read message boards or websites that show interest in VR to see how popular it became since its release.
Quest2 is basically the new standard for VR since the upgrade from quest1, the freedom of movement, and the cheapest price for VR headset.

Many classic Youtubers that love the PSVR are praising the Quest 2 and saying they would not go back to PSVR.
- Metal Jesus
- John Riggs
- Hotshotec

Actually, just type PSVR vs oculus quest2 to see what's this all about.
And as a PSVR lover I can tell you Quest 2 is really awesome on so many level.

[CoNn3rB]

While I love VR quite a lot of people are avoiding the Quest 2 because of Facebook's bs new system that forces you to link your FB account. I'm gonna stick with my Rift S until something non-facebook linked comes along or the Index gets cheaper

[Petebloodyonion]

that's my only concern as well but I don't see how it's worse or better to MS and Sony.
Like, don't you need a PSN or Xbox account to play online?

[giovonni]

Facts!!!!!! I’ve had some great experiences with starwars, walking dead, Affected, climb, and others it’s a great system, at a great price .

[SamTheGamer]

Is it really a question? The console that doesn't have any games and started emulating PS2 games to enjoy quality games.

[AndrewM]

Just curious based on title alone, how can you have a clear winner and also say its the most intense the console war has ever been?

[Stanjara]

Playstation killed in Europe, and Japan. Its also very tight in Us. But it's intense because demand is huge due to scalping. Every supply is gone.

[Retroman]

People who enjoy their console's won

[TrueViper]

Gamers won. Console wars have always been dumb unless you own stock in a company.

[Kiwi66]

Console wars are dumb even if you don't have stock in a company

[Rhythmattic]

As MS said... Console Wars are outdated...
So, Let us give you a Sub box! Its a console, but its not, But wait , theres more~!
What makes a console a console ? .. We Weil blur all conventional thoughts of what the market is, and sell you a console, that is, but isn't, a box with the most powa, and the least power, breaking through the idea of a true generations , like a mobile model, where you also can hire purchase one a pay to own terms..... And with a minimal subscription costs, and always will be, you can enjoy the games with Ulitmate as any PC user can....

I Know..
Its good for many, When I finally finish my Backlog, Mainly PS games, Ill probably delve into it on my Gaming machine.,....
But, I still like consoles as what they have always meant... The day Sony do a MS... Well, No need for any Sub Box.

[Melankolis]

Scalpers win

[Will_b]

Nintendo. Best software sales, best hardware sales.

[Rocosaurus]

Yes

[SullysCigar]

I mean if you're going to include gaming on the go, let's talk about mobile phones. Did Switch sell more games and hardware than phones?...lol

[demonseye]

that's not completely true ps4 still sold more than switch. the problem is the switch got released at the end of the life cycle of ps4 and xbox. you cant compare them in the current timeline. if you compare the beginning of the switch with the ps5 the ps5 already won. and its still wait if the switch reaches ps4 total sales. the switch has been selling great but it still needs to double their sales to pass the total ps4s sold.

[Will_b]

Switch sold 1.500.000 aprox on its first week while PS5 sold 1.000.000 wold wide on its first week.

https://www.eteknix.com/nin...
https://www.polygon.com/201...
https://www.vgchartz.com/ar...

Switch was launched on march 2017, since then, Nintendo sold 70.000.000 units and PS4 was launched on 2013 and sold 114.000.000 units.

For me, with those numbers, Nintendo is winning (silently) this "console war".

[demonseye]

@will_b you are wrong ps5 sold like this post even tells you it did between 2.1 to 2.5 million coppies. your issue is that you didn't know the ps5 had two separate launch dates. in USA, japan, and I think Australia they released it a week earlier than the rest of the world. europe, africa and so on got it a week later. so again you are making the wrong comparison. you should add the first week of the release date together. to get the first week sales.

[CoNn3rB]

No one, both companies made a boat load of cash and will continue to do so

[CrimsonWing69]

PlayStation in my book.

[Rainbowcookie]

I would say battle ,the war is far from over
This year all people lost.🌍

[YourMommySpoils]

Thumbnail says it all. PS5 is first.

[Terry_B]

Its not even a contest anymore, Sony wins since they got the best games and the most exclusive games that are good

[gold_drake]

Playstation
i would have said Nintendo, but the Switch is last gen, and they never really compete with anyone.
if theres not a Zelda, Mario or Pokemon game out, they are hardly in the news it feels like.

[Artemidorus]

The gamer

[chiefJohn117]

Scalpers

[Atticus_finch]

The one with all the GOTY exclusives.

[Darkborn]

Wasn't a war if one side didn't bring any troops or ammo.

[Pughski]

Scalpers

[BlaqMagiq1]

Obviously Sony

[IanTH]

THEY JUST STARTED! That's like asking who won the game after the 1st out in the 1st inning of a baseball game. This reeks of cashing in on the easy clicks generated by "console wars" & the excitement of new consoles.

I'm weary of "console wars" as a thing in any scenario, but the consoles aren't even a month old! Both consoles are using silicon from the same supplier, and AMD is trying to juggle the production of both with its own CPU/GPU production. There's a pandemic adding further delays to manufacturing & distribution. We've got scalpers holding an unknown number of units of both consoles...I mean, what is even the point of this discussion right now?

[akaFullMetal]

Games win overall and playstation has had an exceptional year with games, ghost , tlous2, mm, demon souls, dreams and more.

[DVAcme]

Wouldn't this be the first skirmish? The war barely begun.

But yeah, Sony won, duh.

[SegaGamer]

Console wars are for children. If any adult takes part in it (and there are a lot on here) then you need to grow up.

[NotoriousWhiz]

A lot of people on here have their pitchforks ready at all times.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

Poopy!!!

[stupidusername]

There's no doubt that Sony won if we're judging this based on consoles moved and amount of exclusives.

There won't really be any new console war between similar consoles this next gen. Nintendo is doing their own thing with hardware and exclusives focusing on gameplay, Xbox is now a service console with focus on game pass and Playstation will continue to make exclusives with focus on storytelling and graphics. I'm excited to see where we end up after the upcoming gen. Will Sony and Microsoft make a hand held, will Nintendo stick with the Switch and make Switch 2, will Sony make Playstation Now as big as Game Pass, will there even be a new xbox or PS, will cloud based game gaming ever work properly? Things are definitely going to change.

[Bronbron92]

Sega won dreamcast 2 confirmed lol but really Sony PlayStation 5 is actually something new to look forward to from the controller to the ui and actual new games to play and one the ps5 only plays which is demon souls and that’s dope what did Xbox give us.... just game pass with ea access and they got Bethesda same ole ui no new exclusives or any kind of new game to play to flex the console and that’s a bummer for Xbox fans but hopefully that turns around in the next 2-3 years

[Sayai jin]

No just no.

[gammaray13]

PS5 hands down won