The new coronavirus outbreak may have an impact on the next generation of consoles and PS5 and Xbox Series X may be launched later than expected, the latest report from market research company DFC Intelligence said.
The report said the coronavirus may have a significant short-term impact on the delivery of these two hosts. It is likely that one or even two of these hosts will not be launched in 2020. Even if sold, The supply may be limited, resulting in higher initial prices than expected.
But it's not just the bad side, because consumer demand may be stronger than ever.
In this case, demand is likely to exceed supply, which is usually beneficial for the long-term sales of the mainframe.
The report said the challenge for Sony and Microsoft is to ensure that they can release products that meet consumer expectations. Given the current situation, watching their initial products is the smartest option.