- A new industry report reveals that PlayStation has grown remarkably, while PC and Xbox show playtime stability.
- PlayStation also features higher play rates for more recent games over the years when compared with older titles.
- The console gaming industry is predominantly leading market growth to 2027 compared to PC.
The PC gaming market has dominated the industry over the decades, reaching nearly a billion players and outpacing consoles in terms of games sold. However, a new report suggests that PlayStation has boasted remarkable growth in terms of play time over the years.
Newzoo’s PC & Console Gaming Report 2025 reveals that while PlayStation expanded, PC and Xbox platforms were only able to stabilize themselves from a decline. Not only that, but PlayStation boasts higher play rates for more recent titles than older ones.
Why it matters: The statistics highlighted in the new report confirm that console gaming is developing steadily, with PlayStation showing remarkable growth compared to Xbox and PCs in some sectors.
Sony has performed so well that the report dubbed it the ‘lone bright spot’ in the gaming industry. PlayStation experienced growth in the number of titles played worldwide, with South Korea (+52%), France (+20%), and the UK (+18%) leading the increase.
Instead, the Xbox and Steam markets declined globally, with Japan and South Korea experiencing the biggest drops on both platforms.
Additionally, PlayStation remains the most consistent player engagement across all titles between 2021 and 2024. Steam and Xbox have experienced notable declines in the number of games played per player between the 6 and 13 range.
The console market is also projected to drive gaming industry growth by 7% from 2024 to 2027, while the PC sector is expected to contribute 2.6% in the same period.
Similarly, the report revealed that 58% of PC gaming revenue came from microtransactions, and Steam users play more non-competitive and PvE games than console players.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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