PC Game Sales Declined While Console Sales Bloomed Last Year

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Mobile Games Spending Also Saw A Decline!

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  • According to a report, PC and mobile game sales declined in 2023.
  • Consoles saw an upward trend in spending last year, as players spent significantly more.
  • The console spending is expected to grow even more next year with the release of GTA 6.

PC and consoles each have their own set of audiences. Some prefer consoles for ease of access, while others prefer PCs for versatility. However, it seems the console audience was more into games last year, as PC game sales declined while console sales increased in 2023. 

Why it matters: Console users generally buy more games than PC users for several reasons. Therefore, last year marked a spike in console spending but saw a downward trend in PC and mobile spending.

PC and mobile game sales declined, while console sales increased last year

The Wall Street Journal recently released a video discussing why Xbox lost the console wars. They revealed a graph that shows consumer spending on PCs and consoles throughout the years. 

Interestingly, while PC gaming held its own most of the time, it saw a decline last year. On the other hand, console gaming has increased quite a lot. This comes despite console sales decreasing in the last few months, including the PlayStation 5. 

A solid reason for low PC sales is the amount of time gamers spend on different games. On PCs, many players prefer to play multiplayer and competitive titles, including CS2, Valorant, and others, which aren’t available on consoles. 

Another reason could also be the simplicity of the consoles. You just buy the console, set it up, and either download the games from the store or buy them physically. On PC, multiple stores and logins make the overall process difficult. 

Then there are also the prices. Consoles typically cost between $400 and $500 for a decent experience. On the other hand, you have to spend a lot more on a PC and buy other accessories. 

The increase in console spending does make a lot of sense. Also, as GTA 6 draws nearer, we can expect that to increase even more. With Sony set to release the PS5 Pro, which is reportedly the ideal console for GTA 6, we could be looking at a substantial increase in console spending in the upcoming years.

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