Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

New Developer Survey Shows Stronger PS4 Support

This article is over 10 years old and may contain outdated information

Recommended Videos

A new survey consisting of 400 games development professionals has revealed that there is a larger interest in working on the PlayStation 4 over Xbox One. The results of the GDC Europe 2014 European State of the Industry Survey show a clear gap between the rival consoles, with the PS4 being worked on by 20% of those surveyed whereas the Xbox One only has the attention of 13%. The gap further widened with future projections reporting that 33% of developers are planning to create games on the PS4 compared to the 23% looking to work on Xbox One content down the road.

The Sony-favored interest may be due to the difference in each platform’s install base, as published in a recent interview. With the PlayStation 4 supposedly getting ready to hit 10 million units sold and currently residing in more regions than its competitor, it comes as no surprise that developers are flocking to the system. While the numbers are in Sony’s favor when it comes to consoles, they are a far cry from the most sought after platforms: PC and mobile.

The survey declared that 58% of questioned developers have PC titles underway, with 60% stating that their next project will arrive on the aforementioned platform. Mobile beat out PC, snagging 65% of the respondents. So it would seem that the relevance of home consoles is declining, or so this survey would have you believe. Whatever the case, the message that most will focus on here is that the PlayStation 4 is continuing to pull ahead this console generation, in both sales numbers and developer support.

Feel free to sound off in the comments section with your thoughts on the accuracy and/or importance of this new information.


Attack of the Fanboy is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy