2026 Predictions! (PS5 vs Switch 2, GTA6 Sales, Steam Machine, Game Pass) (Patreon)

Michael Pachter makes his predictions for all platforms for 2026! Plus, PS5 vs Switch 2 hardware sales, Grand Theft Auto VI software sales, the Steam Machine, and will Game Pass grow or shrink?

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