Amazon gaming chief Jeff Gattis says he sees a future where players no longer rely on dedicated hardware such as consoles and gaming PCs. In comments to the BBC, he suggested that game streaming could become the preferred way for many people to play.
The idea behind that shift is simple: instead of buying powerful local machines, gamers would access titles through streamed services. Processing would happen remotely, with the game delivered over an internet connection rather than run directly on a console or PC in the home.
Gattis' view adds to the long-running debate over cloud gaming and whether it can move beyond a niche audience. Supporters see streaming as a more convenient and flexible model, while skeptics point to issues such as internet quality, responsiveness, and the appeal of owning dedicated hardware.
Even so, the comments highlight how major tech companies continue to view streaming as a possible next stage for the games business. If that prediction proves correct, the market for consoles and gaming PCs could gradually face stronger competition from cloud-based alternatives.
