PlayStation and Xbox divisions did not know about the Sony-Microsoft partnership

A partnership between Sony and Microsoft was recently announced. Basically, in this partnership Sony will use the Azure cloud services and Microsoft will use Sony’s advanced image sensors (more information about the partnership here) integrated into its AI. The deal surprised the world since the two are rivals in the console market and, on top of that, neither the Xbox division nor the PlayStation division people knew about the agreement, which was discussed, planned and accepted by the top ranks of both companies.

Although the partnership is surprising, it makes perfect sense. Currently Google, Microsoft and Amazon have the biggest and best cloud computing infrastructures in the world… and apparently Sony will not be the only one to ally with Microsoft: rumors are already circulating that Nintendo also plans to use Microsoft’s cloud services, as you can see below:

Plus it means more likely for Sony+MSFT to be the streaming winners again despite new entrants. Where does that leave Nintendo? Likely agreement with MSFT and perhaps Sony to offer their streaming services on Switch

— David Gibson (@gibbogame) May 17, 2019