Overview
- Sony expresses concern over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, fearing it will allow Microsoft to 'leapfrog' Sony's current 'pillars'.
- Sony views Microsoft's Game Pass as a 'massive threat' to its PS Plus service, potentially resulting in a $1.5 billion annual hit to Sony's revenue.
- Sony admits that its PlayStation pillars are 'already dated' and 'behind the competition'.
- Sony does not plan to use the subscription model to combat Microsoft, but will continue to focus on and expand their premium sales model.
- Sony is concerned about Microsoft's plans to build a 'mobile gaming store' to compete with Apple and Google.