Samsung wants to be the TV for gamers – that’s why the company develops games specifically for TVs

At its official unveiling a few weeks ago, this was PS5 Pro faced backlash for its exorbitant $700 price tag. A major issue for many is the lack of a drive in the updated next-generation system – which is now billed as a separately available accessory along with an optional vertical stand.

It’s clear that the gaming landscape is changing. With its long track record of innovating in the television and phone businesses, Samsung sees an industry ripe for acquisition – an industry that is on the cusp of major change as physical video game discs decline as quickly as DVDs did in the early days Days of streaming.