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PC Gaming Revenue to Surpass Consoles by 2028

3/13/2026

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Newzoo reports PC gaming revenue will surpass console revenue by 2028, growing at 6.6% annually.
The overall gaming market is expected to reach $103.7 billion by 2028, with PC revenue driven by premium games.
Console revenue is driven by blockbuster titles and hardware cycles.
Console premium game revenue rose 12% in 2025.
Microsoft’s Project Helix aims to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming.

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Newzoo reports PC gaming revenue will surpass console revenue by 2028, growing at 6.6% annually.
The overall gaming market is expected to reach $103.7 billion by 2028, with PC revenue driven by premium games.
Console revenue is driven by blockbuster titles and hardware cycles.
Console premium game revenue rose 12% in 2025.
Microsoft’s Project Helix aims to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming.