Because Quote by Markus Persson

“The more consoles the better, because if there's more competition, they might get more open.”

Markus Persson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Game Developers Conference, 2012

More consoles increase competition, potentially leading to openness.

In simple terms: Competition among consoles can foster openness.

Key Takeaway

Support diverse platforms for innovation.

Themes

gaming competition industry

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

industry strategic

When to use this quote

console development
indie game publishing
cross‑platform releases
hardware diversity

Key Concepts

market dynamics platform openness consumer choice

Questions to Reflect On

Will competition always improve openness?
How to balance profit and openness?

A Different Perspective

Open standards may be hard to enforce.

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