PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo receive mixed grades in 2024 gaming report card

In 2024, the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch faced unique challenges. Each console had a mix of successes and failures, with no standout performer. All three companies received passing grades but need improvement for 2025. Sony's PS5 struggled with the failure of its live service game, Concord, and a disappointing PS5 Pro launch. However, it found success with unexpected titles like Astro Bot and Helldivers 2, leading to a grade of B. Microsoft's Xbox Series X experienced layoffs and a controversial Game Pass price increase. Despite these issues, it ended the year strong with popular releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, earning a grade of B-. Nintendo, meanwhile, faced disappointment with no new console launch and a lackluster game lineup, resulting in a grade of C+.