The Defining Themes of the Modern Console Market

The Defining Themes of the Modern Console Market

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The Defining Themes of the Modern Console Market

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  1. 1 Intro
  2. 2 Industrious use of back catalogues: Share of game & bundle catalogue placed on discount
  3. 3 Digital-only hardware
  4. 4 The rise and fall of Mixer
  5. 5 Maturing of hybrid business models: Complexity is the norm, even for traditional experiences
  6. 6 Maturing of hybrid business models: Premium under pressure, but remains valuable entry point
  7. 7 Generations: A 25-year picture, by manufacturer
  8. 8 Generations: Years of activity
  9. 9 Generations: Hardware sales share
  10. 10 Generations: But it's not just about hardware...
  11. 11 Ecosystems: Consoles are a deceptively intense collection of balancing acts
  12. 12 Ecosystems. Relative shifts in messaging focus, by manufacturer
  13. 13 Ecosystems: Xbox's hardware position
  14. 14 Ecosystems: Nintendo's hardware-first strategy
  15. 15 Ecosystems: The problem of rising complexity
  16. 16 Ecosystems: The Three Ages of the Games Business
  17. 17 Heartlands: USA-Battle for the biggest console domain
  18. 18 Heartlands: Europe - PlayStation Stronghold unlikely to slide
  19. 19 Curation: The crush of digital content

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