Sony has declared that the fortunes of their own PS4, and the Xbox 720 and Wii U rests on retail.
Sony's Fergal Gara spoke to MCV, telling them that Sony remain committed to working with retail: "Coming down off that 2008 peak has been a steep ride for many and has involved fallout on many levels, not least of all retail."
"So what we're seeing is not really a surprise, a bit of a readjustment if you like and it isn't just happening to the specialists on the High Street. There is a bit of a reappraisal around space and the commitment from other retailers."
"We'd love to see as many of those retailers as possible maintain their interest in servicing the space because clearly down the road many of us are going to be doing our best to give another injection into the market whenever the next cycle starts."