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Can gaming consoles be replaced by smartphones?

A report by Strategy Analytics points to the possibility of gaming consoles becoming extinct as consumers decide to turn to smartphones to gain access to this type of entertainment.The report in question points to the evolution of hardware and software in smartphones, noting the benefits of streaming and the rise of 5G networks. Although the consoles have a greater power of processing, Strategy Analytics points to the possibility that smartphones can resort to processing through the cloud, thus putting this issue aside.Games like 'Fortnite', which reached a great success in the mobile platforms, will certainly be an argument used by many when defending the video games as platforms of video games, candidates to replace the traditional gaming consoles. Even if this reality comes to fruition, it is also important to note that not all videogame-related hardware should be set aside, with traditional commands being a good example of this.



Miguel Dias