Roblox's Console Evolution: PlayStation Debut, Realistic Avatars: What's Next for Gamers?
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) announced at the 2023 Roblox Developers Conference that its online game platform will be available on Sony Group Corp's (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation consoles in October. The platform is already available on Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, and a Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Meta Quest version is set to release later this month. However, there are no imminent plans for a Nintendo ADR's (OTC:NTDOY) Nintendo Switch release. Roblox is transitioning from a children's gaming platform to a broader 3D immersive communication space, introducing features like 'Roblox Connect' for voice calls and machine learning-powered tools for avatar creation.
September 11, 2023 | 11:09 pm
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The lack of plans for a Roblox release on Nintendo's Switch platform is a missed opportunity for Nintendo to attract more users.
The lack of plans for a Roblox release on Nintendo's Switch platform could be a missed opportunity for Nintendo to attract more users and increase its gaming revenue.
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The news is neutral for Microsoft as Roblox is already available on its Xbox platform.
Roblox is already available on Microsoft's Xbox platform, so the news of its expansion to PlayStation does not directly impact Microsoft.
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The upcoming release of Roblox on Meta's Quest platform could increase its user base and revenue, potentially boosting its stock.
The upcoming release of Roblox on Meta's Quest platform could attract more users, potentially increasing Meta's revenue and positively impacting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
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Roblox's expansion to PlayStation consoles could increase its user base and revenue, potentially boosting its stock.
The expansion to PlayStation consoles increases Roblox's potential user base, which could lead to increased revenue from in-game transactions. This could positively impact the company's stock price.
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The addition of Roblox to Sony's PlayStation consoles could attract more users to the platform, potentially boosting Sony's gaming revenue.
The addition of Roblox to PlayStation consoles could attract more users to the platform, potentially boosting Sony's gaming revenue and positively impacting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80