PC Gaming Decline in Germany: Numbers Drop to 13.1 Million, a 20% Decrease Since 2019

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Okay, so let’s chat about what’s happening in Germany’s gaming world. Apparently, PC gaming’s been taking a nosedive since 2019—sounds bad, huh? Like, imagine a 20% drop. Meanwhile, our buddies on mobile, tablet, and console seem to be living their best lives. Well, consoles, in particular, are on the rise, munching up more of the gaming pie each year. And it’s not just me saying this; the data’s coming out of Game.de—a site that’s all about the German games scene. They’re really waving the flag for consoles. Who would’ve thought?

For the record, I’m not saying PCs are out for the count. But, if consoles keep strutting their stuff, Germany’s gonna see them as the top dogs soon. Game.de really seems to believe in this trend. And, oh, the chart they showed—I mean, if you squint and ignore some numbers—2024’s console trend isn’t just climbing; it’s sprinting uphill! What’s that incline like, 13 degrees? That’s tough to ignore.

Anyway, consoles. Why are they so darn popular? Well, it might be because companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo won’t quit innovating. Their shiny new consoles, like the PlayStation 5 Pro and Nintendo Switch OLED, are like candy to gamers. And then there’s the Switch 2. I’m betting it’s gonna sell like hotcakes and shift the industry’s numbers again in 2025. Now, speaking of numbers, console users hit 20.5 million in Germany. That’s creeping up on smartphone gamers at 22.9 million, mind you.

But wait, PCs, where’d they go wrong? We’ve seen a retreat of about 400,000 gamers by the end of 2024. That’s a bit dire, isn’t it? PCs went from leading the pack in 2019 to… well, not so much now. Interesting tidbit though: about 19 million German gamers are hopping between platforms—hardcore multitaskers, I guess.

Why the PC gloom, you ask? Game.de was a bit reticent there. Maybe we’re bored stiff with the same ol’ components? Or those pricey GPUs not wowing anyone anymore? Feels like there weren’t any fresh charts for the US or world stage. I suppose Game.de’s got some special inside scoop from YouGov, given their industry connections.

So, as consoles dash ahead and PCs languish, what’s next? Guess we’ll watch this space. Meanwhile, I might just keep an eye on upcoming flashy console releases. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News for the latest updates, will ya?

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