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Global game content revenue forecast to rise 2.3% to $229.1bn in 2030, supported by PC and Asia-Pacific market
Global game content revenue is projected to reach $229.1 billion by 2030, growing at a 2.3% CAGR, driven by publishers focusing on monetizing existing players through live services and in-game purchases. The Asia-Pacific region and PC platform are expected to lead this growth, with cloud gaming being the fastest-growing segment. However, rising hardware costs, inflation, and increased development expenses pose challenges.
Xbox’s Console Future Looks Bleak In New Industry Forecast
Console sales are projected to decline significantly by 2027, with shipments falling to approximately 27.1 million units due to component shortages and rising prices. Analysts predict that next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6 and a successor to the Xbox Series X|S could launch in 2028 with prices between $600 and $800. The Nintendo Switch 2 is also expected to see a sales decline, with its success potentially hinging on future game releases.
PlayStation 6 could outsell Xbox Project Helix by roughly 10 million units before 2030, analysts predict
Analysts predict that the PlayStation 6 will significantly outsell the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, by approximately 10 million units before 2030. This forecast considers current hardware costs, software availability, and the overall economic climate, with Sony's next-gen console expected to reach 17.2 million units by 2030, while the Xbox successor is projected to sell only 7.3 million.
