Shawn Layden may be underfire in the media for his comments on console cross-play this week, but he’s got nothing but good things to say about PlayStation’s competition. Asked about both Microsoft and Nintendo during his DICE keynote, the Worldwide Studios chairman was refreshingly complimentary about the Xbox One and Switch.
“I think Nintendo’s doing wonderful things with the Switch, and the platform,” he beamed. “It’s blurring the lines between home and on-the-go gaming.” He had similar praise for Phil Spencer and his team: “What they’ve done recently with the introduction of an adaptive controller, to increase accessibility in gaming, is a wonderful innovation.”
In fact, Layden went as far as to say that he’s no longer going to refer to PlayStation’s rivals as “competing platforms” moving forwards. “I think we’re all supporting and leading an entertainment revolution of gaming,” he concluded. “Y’know, all hands to the till. We’re all in this together.” Amen.
[source twitter.com]
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Peace and Love ☮️. Makes games, not war. 😄
Hopefully he keeps the positive outlook when Nintendo and Microsoft join together to develop a shared ecosystem in effort to compete with Sony. Supposedly this might be in the works.
I’m glad he thinks this way. Even though I got a PlayStation instead of Xbox this gen, I still respect Xbox because the 360 was terrific and I really hope they do well with the next system. I really like the idea of the adaptive controller, I never used it but it’s a great idea to make gaming more accessible. It’s too bad most of the PlayStation community consists of people that attack anything without the PlayStation brand on it, instead of just letting people enjoy whatever platform they chose.
@NintendoFan4Lyf I agree. We should all respect other games, except those who don't like Nintendo. We should all agree that the PS4 controller sucks, the PS4 heats way too much and isn't very portable.
Also... wait, this isn't Nintendo Life?
Quick, I need to think of something bad about the Switch to fit in... I don't like paying more for the same game because of the production cost of a cartridge.
@OmegaYato And you were doing so well...
@OmegaYato
Most of the ps community?
Hopefully Ybarra gets the memo because he behaved like a keyboard warrior recently.
https://mobile.twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/1078115971846402048?s=19
The fanbase bickering is stupid, pointless tribalism. I own platforms from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo across various generations and go back and forth between them frequently.
@Th3solution I would bet huge amounts of money that Nintendo joining up with Microsoft to develop a shared platform will never, ever happen. Nintendo likes to do their own thing in their own way.
Besides, the Switch is massively successful right now, so there'd be no point in doing that.
I fully agree with this. I believe that gaming is at it's best when all of the major platform holders are doing their very best. I want to see good games from everyone. Between Nintendo's online and Microsoft's lack of games, they could be so much better than they are now, and it's a shame to me. Just because PlayStation is my preferred system doesn't mean I want them to fail.
I've said it before, but console wars are just dumb to me. Nobody wins and there's no teams. There's just gamers. Nothing wrong with preferences, but there's nothing right about being a jerk because of those preferences.
He didn't mention the Ouya, so he obviously hates it. Let the console wars continue!
@get2sammyb Phil Spencer sent him a nice tweet about his speech and Shawn reciprocated back. Might be worth adding.
We're all in this together - except allowing crossplay
Always good to see, over the years i've gamed on Sega/Nintendo /PC/ Xbox/PS. I'll wind up xbox owning friends and colleagues but it's all in good jest!
I really don’t see the point in consoles wars. Although it can be a little entertaining to see people go back in forth in a comment section over it I suppose. Huh, maybe they exist for that reason alone lol.
The elephant in the living room could only be ignored for so long.
That also applies to the article itself. (Twice over.)
Its business, and he's being tactful. Of course he subscribes to a console war, just with s business first mindset. And that's not a bad thing. And Nintendo really is doing a great job with the switch.
Bravo. Hopefully the other platforms stop with the childish comments that only serve to fuel the 'console war' too. Its nauseating
"he’s no longer going to refer to PlayStation’s rivals as “competing platforms” moving forwards"
B/c they aren't competing. Nintendo abandoned home consoles for it's hybrid, which it will just really be a portable once PS5 and X2 games release, and MS won't even release it's X sales numbers.
It's not a complement, it's a victory speech.
@Rob_230 and the obvious xbox fanboys coming here just to stirr stuff up.
and yes i know that they are xbox fanboys because the people i have in mind only comment on a negative sony article or always bad mouth them even on a positive article.
@jdv95 totally agree. There are those here to debate, but there are others here simply to troll. Its a shame as the numbers are growing. I am making liberal use of the 'ignore' feature for those that really dont want to contribute constructively. Its all so tiresome.
@Rob_230 i do that aswell.
altough i wish some of those members just got banned because it get's anoying that i always have to use the ignore feature in order to still have a good time on here.
these last few days have been just so tiresome on here with all the negative comments that have no valid criticism at all.
https://youtu.be/lw9lIUC5stE
Meanwhile...
This guy talks sense, but sites like N4G are full of fanboy idiots that will never get it. You may as well hit your head against a brick wall. I own a wide variety of consoles I love em all.
@jdv95 Yeah, i mean look at the metro review comments. Some of them are toxic. So unnecessary. Problem for PS is if they block them, they will just reregister with a new username i guess
@NintendoFan4Lyf Nintendo is better in what.i rather play PlayStation exclusive than Nintendo.nintendo been on the gaming business since 1984.playstation 1994 in Japan.thats a ten year experience Nintendo have.but I rather have PlayStation.been gaming since 1981 with Atari.then in late 1980s and early 1990s I was a huge sega genesis fan.im still a huge sega genesis fan.if it wasn't for PlayStation I would have not been playing video games like that.i call myself PlayStation19995 because I got a PlayStation 1.since day 1 in 1995 in September 9.so from syphon filter.god of war.resistance.bloodborne.etc.nobody is better than PlayStation.i play video games because of them.from a underdog in 1995 to the king of gaming.word upson
Nintendo are and Microsoft have improved a lot (Crackdown 3 looks poop though). Shame Sony have regressed to terrible.
The console wars thing is silly, and does get annoying. The companies are competing and people can have their favourite consoles, but the toxicity that comes along with that in some corners of the internet is just awful.
I have no reason to spend my time trash talking a console or hoping it'll fail just because I like a different console more. If a console that I don't own gets some new things then it doesn't affect me directly but I can appreciate that it's a good thing and that other people will enjoy it. It's better for gamers overall when all of the main consoles are doing well.
I have the Pro, X and Switch and they all live happily together under my TV and all get roughly equal use. PS4 for their exclusives, Switch for portable play and indies and of course Nintendo games and the X for multiplatform and backwards compatibility though it does have a few very good exclusive games such as Cuphead, Gears 4 and Forza Horizon.
Ultimately it's better for everyone when they are all doing well, we may not have got all these great PS4 exclusives had Microsoft pushed Sony so hard last gen and we get great games no matter what we are playing on.
@NintendoFan4Lyf the very last sentence is wrong. Nintendo is not better. Gaming is as a whole.......
@playstation1995
That's quite literally the most fan boyish and childish nonsense I've ever had the misfortune to read.
If your just trolling then fair play to you but otherwise... Grow up
@get2sammyb where’s the “tut tut tut!” Lol 😂👍✌️
@jdv95 Hmm i don't disagree that some people come on here to troll playstation fans but there are many on here who deliberately try to wind up anyone who isn't solely a PS gamer, most articles have comments about how Xbox has no games or other tired cliches, usually in articles that have nothing to do with xbox in the first place.
To prove my point, look at P1995's comment on this very topic lol
@playstation1995 I’m 44. Loved Nintendo back in the day. And as a teen. Early 20’s. Early 30’s. It started getting a bit fed up with Mario. And even Zelda a bit! I’ll get a switch when I can purchase fzero, Metroid and a dedicated star fox game, all at the same time......
@NintendoFan4Lyf sorry man I didn’t mean to get high almighty. They use to be, in a way still are? But grew up and playstation was the best next step! I still have a Wii U and two new 3DS XL’s.
Ohh, I was thinking it would cover the whole article, not just that particular quote.
@Marios-love-child PlayStation is the g.o.a.t. like nas and wu tang clan.word up son
@Kiloman74 I hear you why does all Nintendo protagonist are mute.i like PlayStation because Jarrod talk and the story is off the charts.word up son
@Ralizah I think it’s more an issue of Microsoft wanting to tap into the success of the Switch. Supposedly an Xbox Live app is available or going to be available on the Switch? I speak from a position of ignorance since I don’t own a Switch (yet). I heard Colin discuss the possibility of a collaboration on his podcast last week. Imagine a world where you can download an Xbox app on your Switch and play some of the Xbox library on your Switch. Kind of a virtual console thing. It might be a game changer. I don’t know if there is anything to the rumors, but it’s fun to think about.
@Th3solution Ah. That's a possibility, I guess, considering how services-oriented Microsoft is going with the Xbox brand. All I've heard is that there's a possibility that Xbox Live is possibly going to have some level of integration on Switch, PC, Android, and iOS when it comes to multiplayer functionality. How that's going to be incorporated on Switch, considering NSO is a thing, is up in the air, as far as I know.
I'm just hoping Rare Replay loses its exclusivity at some point, even if it only comes to PC. It seems like it's only a matter of time, seeing as how even Sunset Overdrive (original an Xbone exclusive) is on PC now.
I like the switch! It’s was always a good idea! All gamers must have thought about bringing their favorite console game and continuing it on the go, and it’s the same as the home experience. If wi fi were powerfull enough then we vita owners could stream PS4 games while on the go too and as of 2013/14 onwards..... oh well. 😔
Ironic that on articles that talked about how one boss is praising the competition and hate the console wars the comments are some of the most toxic I've ever seen
I think companies acknowledging each others good aspects is great for the industry. It would be cool if Sony could occasionally make some Nintendo inspired exclusives.
Wow some people sometimes. .
I'll try this:
Gaming is my passion. I love my PlayStations.
Wonder if I'll get called out here as a childish fanboy troll who should grow up.
@JJ2 I don't even know what's been happening this entire week. Everything was fine then BOOM, this community transformed into the IGN comment sections. Where's Tasuki when you need him.
Imo, Playstation and Nintendo are the best! Xbox, now that's whole other story. 😂
I thought we were all square fans here?
@NintendoFan4Lyf
XOXO :b
@Marios-love-child
Because he's expressing his opinion hes childish?? And you're the one telling people to grow up...
@Kidfried haha and be a.run dmc.black moon onyx.mobb deep.word up son
@NYJetsfan123 I know right and he call himself Mario loves child and have a picture of Mario.and if someone enjoy PlayStation more than Nintendo they get mad.i enjoy PlayStation more then Nintendo even in 1995.word up ny Jets👍
@JJ2 I know right some people are hypocrits they say you are childish and they are worse.a picture of Mario.and calling people childish.if someone says they love PlayStation more than Nintendo it's like.plays.u got to explain yourself.if it wasn't for PlayStation I would stop gaming.because I started gaming on Atari.i had a Nintendo.but I never like Nintendo like that.then I started playing arcade games.turbo graphics 16.neo Geo.but I really fell in love with the sega genesis.it was the best before I started with ps1 in September 9 1995.playstation is the g.o.a.t.word up son
@playstation1995
Life's too short to deal with people like that. I enjoy your comments and 90% of the other comments on this website. Still the best PlayStation website online though. There will always be a few bad, I mean, miserable eggs out there. And for the record, yup, PlayStation is the G.O.A.T.!
@NYJetsfan123 other yeah there's always a hater somewhere you can have a beautiful girl .and people will hate on you for not reason.you can be a nice guy and some nutcase be mean.you can be a fly guy .always matching.and people don't gives you .props.i been with PlayStation since day 1 and if it wasn't for them I will quit gaming.best console ever and I been gaming since 1981.word up son
@OmegaYato How ironic coming from you, I've seen your posts.
@playstation1995
There's a sort of virtue signaling attitude blaming fans as childish #word# loving a 'piece of plastic'. It's ridiculous. There's nothing wrong with being fan of a gaming system whatever it is. When we starting gaming, nobody was bragging about being a gamer. It was seen as childish at the time. These people are just following a reactionary attitude being manipulated by some mere populism buzzword.
All fans are cool. Keyboard warriors are not.
@playstation1995 @NYjetsfan123
No one is getting mad and I'm far from a hater of playstation, quite the opposite if anything.
It's just that in an article about showing love for all 3 consoles your original comment came across as trolling and a wind up. As you can see from the likes and dislikes buttons on other people who pulled you up there are plenty of others that thought the same.
For the record, I like yourself have owned every single playstation since day one, with the exception of slim and mini versions. (thank you for making me feel old and reminding me that it started way back in 1995 lol)
I'm Currently on my 3rd Ps4 as I recently upgraded to a Ps4 Pro and a VR headset.
It's also safe to say that when the PS5 launches (as long as there are some decent launch games) I'll almost certainly be at my local game store at midnight with my pre order ticket in my hand, so I'm a massive ps fan.
Yes I do own a Switch and various other Nintendo consoles from over the years, I've even dabbled with an Xbox 360 and xbox one S in the past but I consider myself a fan of gaming rather than a fan boy of any particular brand. Its healthy to have a bit of variety and if I'm honest I think your missing out if you don't mix it up a bit from time to time
The username is from when I signed up to Nintendo life back in 2011 long before Push Square even existed and I've simply never bothered to change it (not that I need to justify anything to anyone)
I'm confused...I will NEVER support Microsoft and will NEVER have anything to do with the Xbox brand. But I like Nintendo so I can't be a Fanboy then + All this love-making talk makes me a bit sick really because Microsoft just wanted to destroy SONY's PlayStation brand and then they try and DRM all their Loyal Fans to but everyone forgets?!?!? Hmm, not me tho, NEVER
Nintendo lost it long ago, they changed production to handhelds to stay alive.
@Gamer4Lyfe You mean the posts I made about God of War is & how the community has man children who go crazy when anything made PlayStation isn’t put on a pedestal? Read ‘em and weep.
@NYJetsfan123 Trust me, he’s very childish. I made a list of games I considered to be the best and he went after every Nintendo & Xbox game, saying they aren’t worthy of anything because they’re garbage. In the same post he admitted he hasn’t played Nintendo since the PS1. Then he started making fun of me and another user because I said I don’t know about getting Cyberpunk 2077 because I get motion sickness from first person games. He may have been gaming since the 1980s but he sure doesn’t act like it.
@get2sammyb It’s the truth whether you want to believe it or not.
This is obviously the right way to see it. Good one!
@Marios-love-child People on here have short memories, he regularly attacks anyone who says anything positive about MS or Ninty, he's clueless, i doubt he's even ever tried the games he dismisses lol
@Toadie
Leave them to it. They sound like a couple of kids in a school play ground high five ing each other. "nobody is better than playstation".... "Playstation is the G. O. A. T"
Nothing more than wind up merchants. I understand brand loyalty but not to that extent.
And if they best they can do is call me childish because of a user name then I obviously touched a nerve . At least he didn't deny being a fan boy
@Octane the ouya isn't counted because it is STRICTLY china based. no gamestop, no walmart, NO store outside china sells that console.
a TRUE branded console is sold worldwide. ouya is more like a pc anyway, as it is just a stream machine, like a roku, but MOSTLY for games, although it can do movies and shows too.
@3MonthBeef I hear ya. But i think I just started go grow out (grow out?) Of Nintendo games! Shocker i know. But i still have the handhelds so al ways keep my self in the Nintendo loop. I'll get a switch one day. But only when i can buy a metroid game, a Fzero game and a starfox game all in the same year. Then will pick up Zelda and Mario just for the hell of it......
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