There is a network effect to popular games.
However as more people stop buying the network effect gets weaker.
Its happening visibly with the new Call of Duty. Many i know bought it and then stopped playing shortly after because much of their friends are waiting for sales now or just find the game bad.
Those people will be thinking twice before buying next year.
The PS5 DualSense controller is my favorite. It’s touchpad reduces the frequency I need to reach for the mouse and keyboard which is great for the htpc