Retail Very Essential For Next Generation Consoles, Sony Says

Retails in the games space will be huge players when the next batch of consoles roll out, SCE UK managing director Fergal Gara has said, adding that because of disruptive changes we’ve seen in the industry forcing some retailers to shut their doors, readjusting must occur, however the retail model is still relevant and committed participation from chains will be paramount to sustain said model.

“Coming down off that 2008 peak has been a steep ride for many and has involved fallout on many levels, not least of all retail,” Gara told MCV.

“So what we’re seeing is not really a surprise, a bit of a readjustment if you like and it isn’t just happening to the specialists on the High Street. There is a bit of a reappraisal around space and the commitment from other retailers.

We’d love to see as many of those retailers as possible maintain their interest in servicing the space because clearly down the road many of us are going to be doing our best to give another injection into the market whenever the next cycle starts.”

PS4 and Xbox Infinity are expected late next year.