In a recent webinar held on March 11, 2025, Omdia’s expert games analysts provided crucial insights into the future of the gaming industry. The webinar, designed to prepare attendees for GDC 2025, focused on ten key questions. One significant prediction was that 50% of gamers are expected to transition to the new Switch 2 console. This shift is anticipated to reshape the console and handheld gaming landscape. Additionally, the analysts discussed the impact of AI across the games value chain, though specific statistics on AI’s influence were not detailed. The data-driven approach of Omdia’s team offered a comprehensive look at the trends and challenges facing the gaming sector in 2025.
The Ultimate Jedi
@OBE1plays
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May 1 Switch 2 will be the best place to play next gen. Consoles approaching $1000! Yikes! PS6 gonna cost $800-$900 lol
John William Archer
@NewNext_Tremity
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May 6 Major changes to my gaming:
I have plans to get rid of my Nintendo and PlayStation consoles, so keeping my Xbox and Gaming PC.
Expect I will sell my Nintendo Switch 1 in August 2025. Also, I will sell my PlayStation 5 in August of the year that’s when PS6 would be released.
EolyneLe Fay
@EolyneLeFay
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21h Yeah Switch 2 is gonna be my last console probably cause this is looking like a mainstream thing going forward and Switch 2 is just the transitional test.
I guess it’s time to go back to Monkey (GBA)
playswave
@playswave_com
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May 7 The next generation of consoles is generating buzz with potential titles like Lost Odyssey remake and a new Assassin’s Creed board game.
Speculation suggests the next PlayStation will surpass the PS5 Pro, while Xbox remains a mystery.
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Myrr the Giant Nerd
@TheMyrr77
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May 4 I’d love to think this is true, but I’m pretty sure all the price increases are going to put a much bigger cap on the console wars. I think xbox will get to 35, ps6 double, and switch 2 closer to 110
King Of Gamers
@KingOfGamersUK
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May 7 If i move i get rid of the Xbox & leave the ecosystem.
Im a traditionalist so the non clean break of generations this one has been frustrating. It feels like whats the point in upgrading. Nintendo have realised this, Switch 2 games will be exclusive. Series S hasn’t helped this.
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