PC Gaming Declines in Germany to 13.1 Million — a 20% Drop Since 2019

Sure thing, let’s dive into this whirlpool of data and gaming gadgets. Germany, right? Their PC gaming scene is apparently taking a nosedive – about 20% since 2019. Didn’t see that one coming. Meanwhile, consoles are slugging up this steep hill, gaining more fans each year. Imagine a chart with a line climbing at some angle – like trying to bike up a hill after three espressos.

Anyway, Game.de – that’s not just about PCs, it’s basically the voice of the German gaming industry. They’re all hyped about consoles. Could see the day where those nifty little gaming boxes are numero uno in Germany. Not a bad prediction, huh?

Talking about charts (aren’t they fun?), there’s one that shows how consoles are winning. If we ignored, let’s say, the 2023 numbers, suddenly we have this beautiful upward slope in 2024. Like a gaming version of Everest – okay, maybe not that dramatic, but you get it.

Why are consoles doing so well? Maybe it’s the flashy tech or maybe Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are just too charming. I remember them rolling out next-level consoles like it’s no biggie. And hey, there’s the Nintendo Switch 2 now – I’d bet my last slice of pizza it’ll do wonders for console numbers.

There’s a race, clearly. Consoles (20.5 million) might soon overtake smartphones (22.9 million) as gaming devices in Germany. Smartphones had their boom moment, but it’s kinda plateaued now. Yawn.

Switching gears, what about PCs? They’ve dropped by 20% since 2019, moving from 16.3 million gamers down to 13.1 million. It’s like watching a slow-motion tumble. Why’s this happening? Who knows, Game.de was tight-lipped on this one. Gamers, though, love their flexibility – about 19 million Germans are hopping across multiple platforms.

Hardware struggles with some stagnant sales, shrinking by 10% last year. But online gaming? That’s the light at the end of this angsty tunnel, up by 12%. And yeah, something about component shortages – GPUs not delivering what gamers crave on a budget. Happens.

No hard figures for the US or global scene. Guess Game.de has a sweet deal with YouGov for their exclusive peep into these stats.

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