Netflix’s game department chair Alain Tascan expressed his doubts about whether young people want a new console.
NetflixAlain Tascan, important in the game world, questioned whether young people want a new console in a recent statement. Speaking at the GDC 2025 event, Tascan expressed his doubts about the future place of the consoles. Tascan said that especially the habits of playing games of young generations have changed and a console -oriented model may be restrictive.
The future of consoles and changing game habits
Tascan stressed that young players no longer see their gaming experience limited to consoles. “8-10-year-old children are dreaming of a PlayStation 6? I’m not sure, Tas said Tascan.
Netflix builds its own game strategy independent of consoles. The company is working on a model where games can be easily accessed from smart televisions and mobile devices. In addition, Netflix Games focuses on party games and mobile compatible content for children, leaving AAA game projects aside.
Despite Tascan’s doubts, the consoles still have a strong market share. PS5 sales increased significantly during the same period compared to PS4. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X | S sales are behind the Xbox One. In addition, Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and is expected to have a great sales success. It is known that Sony is working on PS6 and Microsoft is planning a new Xbox console. This shows that consoles will have an important place in the game world in the future.
Netflix’s game strategy is based on the idea of easy access to players and reducing “friction ındaki in the gaming experience. Alain Tascan thinks that an independent model development from expensive console devices offers a more accessible option for players. However, the strong presence of consoles creates question marks on how this approach will appeal to a wider audience.