PC, Console Growth To Lag Pre-pandemic Levels as Gamers Clock in Fewer Hours

Personal computing and console gaming revenue growth is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels through 2026 as gamers record fewer hours of playtime, according to research firm Newzoo. From a report: The market is expected to grow 2.7% from 2023-end to 2026, below the 7.2% growth rate from 2015 to 2021, according to the report. Gamers have been recording fewer hours of play, with the average quarterly playtime falling 26% from 2021 to 2023. The trend is expected to continue this year due to weaker gaming release schedules, with playtime falling around 10% in January. 'Slower player growth rates will impact the industry's capacity to 'expand the pie' via net organic growth,' Newzoo said.

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