PC gaming set to outrun consoles in revenue by 2028, says Newzoo
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Newzoo forecasts PC gaming revenue will overtake console revenue by 2028, with PC growing 6.6% CAGR (2025–2028) vs 4.4% for consoles, lifting total PC+console revenue to about $103.7B by 2028. Growth comes from premium PC titles and broader East Asia adoption, while console revenue leans on blockbuster releases and hardware. Game Pass on Xbox reshapes top titles and pricing dynamics, with the $30–$50 tier rising as a cross-platform sweet spot.
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