Price-sensitive buyers are deferring upgrades, producing a split where Xbox posts a record low month, PS5 declines, and the Switch 2 sustains early momentum. Corporate choices on wages, layoffs, and generative AI highlight competing strategies that will shape talent retention, brand integrity, and production cadence. A breakout hit selling 10 million units in 16 days underscores how accessible pricing and tight design can outpace blockbuster risk.
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