PlayStation says goodbye and Xbox celebrates. Something ends, something begins

Today is a special day in the PlayStation world, and it's a weekend for Xbox fans.

Let's start with PlayStation, and more specifically, Jim Ryan.

Jim Ryan is the president and CEO of PlayStation, who today ends his 30-year career with the company. His decision to retire was announced in September 2023. RYan has served as PlayStation CEO since 2019, and today he hands over the reins to his successor.

“I leave behind the honor of continuing to work on products that have touched the lives of millions of people around the world; PlayStation will always be a part of my life. Today, I am more optimistic about the future of SIE than ever before. I want to thank Yoshida-san for having so much faith in me and being a leader.” Very sensitive and supportive.

On Monday, Hiroki Totoki, Sony's president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, will enter his office as president of PlayStation.. Jim Ryan has left a huge legacy behind, and his passing is sure to impact the future of the PlayStation brand.

In turn, Phil Spencer will celebrate his tenth anniversary on March 31, when he takes over as president of Xbox.. It's really been this long! Spencer takes over after his Xbox One debut and the departure of former boss Don Mattrick. Over the following years, he became a beloved figure among Xbox fans. On his first day in his new position, Spencer presented several ideas for the future:

“The growth of the Xbox community, with over 80 million members worldwide, is built on a foundation of exclusive brands, new and original titles, and the most popular cross-platform games. Games and players have always been at the heart of Xbox and my business – and that's where gaming will be.” Our focus as we take Xbox to #1.

Since then, Spencer has led some of the biggest innovations in Xbox history, including Xbox Game Pass, backward compatibility, Smart Delivery, and of course, Xbox Series You could even say that without Phil Spencer, Xbox wouldn't be what it is today. It cannot be overstated how important he has been to Xbox over the past 10 years, and we hope he will remain in his position for many years to come.

It is undeniable that both men are considered icons of sorts. However, something has ended for one and is just beginning for the other.