Sony's PC port reversal could weaken its position in China's PC-dominant gaming market
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Jody Macgregor
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Sony has reversed its strategy of porting singleplayer PlayStation games to PC, a move that analysts suggest also signals a pullback from the Chinese market. Alinea Insights data shows that 42% of Death Stranding 2's PC sales came from China, highlighting the importance of the Chinese PC gaming market. Console gaming never took off in China due to restrictive import regulations, making PC the dominant platform. Sony's strategic shift away from PC ports could therefore significantly impact its presence and revenue in China.
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bskySony's PC port reversal could weaken its position in China's PC-dominant gaming marketpcgamer.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA full 42% of Death Stranding 2's PC sales came from China
Sony's surprise decision to reverse its strategy of porting singleplayer PlayStation games to PC has been scrutinized plenty
Thanks to restrictive import regulations, console gaming never took off in China the way PC and mobile have
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