Nintendo Switch 2 will be the instrument of Xboxs revenge on PS5 Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished January 25, 2025 2:00am Best friends forever? (YouTube/Microsoft/Metro)A reader suspects that Microsoft will be trying to ingratiate itself with Nintendo, in an attempt to make the Switch 2 more successful than the PS5.Im glad to see that 2025 is starting at a fair sprint, for video games, after what seems like years stuck in slow motion, with nothing happening. So far, weve had the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and the Xbox Developer Direct, both of which say a lot about the future.The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal confirmed everything wed heard about the console so far and showed off a new Mario Kart, although I can understand those upset that Nintendo didnt show more. For me though the most interesting part was just how popular the video was, with millions watching it and far more positive upvotes than I wouldve guessed seeing how much some fans have been grousing about it.The Xbox Direct was interesting too, with four good looking games and release dates that imply theres a lot more coming in the second half of the year. PlatinumGames on Ninja Gaiden 4 was a nice surprise, and it all seems the most positive things have looked since Xbox went multiformat.To me, it seems obvious that the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a huge success and that Xbox has given up any hope of having console exclusives anymore. I know South Of Midnight isnt on PlayStation 5 but Im sure thats just because they didnt know about the change of policy when they started the game.So, Microsoft is now essentially a third party publisher. They say they have a next gen console coming up but until that appears the Xbox Series X/S is dead in the water and any money they make from software sales is going to primarily come from PlayStation 5 and PC.That means theyre want to get as pally as possible with Sony. Except Sony arent the friendly type and theyre always going to be suspicious of Microsoft, because theyll always know that the Xbox was meant to oppose them and even if it didnt work out Microsoft isnt to be trusted.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextTheres a couple of Xbox games on Nintendo Switch at the moment, but not many. But considering Microsoft wants to see growth and it already gets on much better with Nintendo than it ever has with Sony, I think we can assume that they are going to go all out in their support for the Switch 2 Halo, Gears Of War, Fable whatever they can get working theyll release.Weve already had exactly that rumour but Im not sure the source on that didnt make it up, because its so easy to guess anyone couldve done it.Nintendo consoles regularly outsell PlayStation and Xbox the Switch certainly has, this generation and last and I think that Microsofts interest in Switch 2 will be two-fold. Theyll want to open up a new format to their games and greatly increase their audience and theyll want to get revenge on Sony.The more successful the Switch 2 is the less room there is for the PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 6), especially if Sonys first party line-up keeps being as bad as it is and the third party support for the Switch 2 is much better than the first console, and more in line with Xbox and PlayStation.More TrendingIf Xbox can help to draw customers away from the PlayStation then Microsoft will love that, if not for revenge then as a future opportunity to gain back ground as a console manufacturer again. The games industry might not need three consoles at once, but I think it will always need two.By reader Taylor Moon Only on Xbox? (Microsoft)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy