Sonyhas had a rough few days.

And note that nearlyeight yearsafter Microsoft bought Minecraft developer Mojang, that game is still on PlayStations.

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3 ways Sony can fight back against Microsoft

That could clearly cause problems down the line.

This gives Sony breathing room to respond boldly to this existential danger.

Here are three suggestions:

1.

Sony share price chart

The fastest way of catching up might just be to buyGoogles strugglingStadia streaming service.

Combining Stadias tech with PlayStation Nows vast catalog and simple price point could put Sony back on the offensive.

Google Stadia is great tech but struggling.

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2.

Grow out of semiconductor dependence

The world semiconductor shortage hashit console salesby slowing down production.

Sony, however, hasa slight edgefrom having decided toincrease productionof its legacy PlayStation 4 consoles.

Phone with Stadia app in front of a gaming screen.

There are, it should be said, some green shoots for Sony on other platforms.

Sony would be better off copying Microsofts strategy.

Despite this early lead, Sonys position on the metaverse movement is unclear.

Gamer trying out a PlayStation VR headset

PlayStation VR is no longer number one.

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