The United Kingdom video games and consoles market is poised for gradual expansion, anticipated to grow by USD 2.8 billion with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4.2% throughout the 2024 to 2029 forecast period. The UK’s gaming market is thriving, driven by strong demand for console and mobile gaming. The rise of cloud gaming services and digital downloads is reshaping consumer spending habits. Additionally, the UK’s leadership in eSports and competitive gaming is expanding the player base, while the country’s game development industry continues to innovate and contribute to the global market.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Kingdom video games and consoles industry, presenting detailed market data including historical market size, growth rates, and future forecasts. It offers an in-depth examination of various market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key factors such as product, revenue stream and distribution channel. The insights gained from this evaluation help reveal the growth potential within the video games and consoles sector.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the United Kingdom video games and consoles market is outlined below:
Product: devices (handheld games consoles, stationary consoles, VR/AR headsets), video game software (console games, mobile games, online games and subscriptions, PC games)
Revenue stream: paid app, in-app purchases
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, electronics stores, e-commerce, others
The video games and consoles market in United Kingdom is segmented based on product, revenue stream and distribution channel. The categorization of the market by product includes devices (handheld games consoles, stationary consoles, VR/AR headsets), and video game software (console games, mobile games, online games and subscriptions, PC games). Revenue stream segmentation includes paid app, and in-app purchases. Distribution channel segments cover supermarkets and hypermarkets, electronics stores, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The video games and consoles market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Epic Games Inc., Machine Zone Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Niantic Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., Sony Corporation, Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Ubisoft Entertainment SA, Valve Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the video games and consoles market, focusing on their performance from 2019 to 2023. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Report Scope
Research Methodology
Market Overview
United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market – Product Analysis
United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market – Revenue Stream Analysis
United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
– Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.
– Electronic Arts, Inc.
– Epic Games, Inc.
– Machine Zone, Inc.
– Meta Platforms, Inc.
– Microsoft Corp.
– Niantic, Inc.
– Nintendo Co., Ltd.
– Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market, Net Growth, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market, Growth Rates, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Product, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Revenue Stream, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market Share (%), by Companies, 2019-2023
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market, by Companies, 2023
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market Share (%), by Brands, 2019-2023
Chart United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market, by Brands, 2023
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Video Games and Consoles Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc.
Epic Games, Inc.
Machine Zone, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Microsoft Corp.
Niantic, Inc.
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.
Sony Corporation
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Ubisoft Entertainment SA
Valve Corporation
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.