Global gaming PCs and laptops revenue 2018-2029

In 2024, gaming laptop revenues were estimated at over 31 billion U.S. dollars worldwide, an increase compared to the previous year. Gaming PC revenues trailed behind laptops, with estimated revenues of over 27 billion U.S. dollars. Overall, gaming laptop revenues have generally been higher than those of gaming PCs, with the market expected to reach over 75 billion U.S. dollars in 2029. The higher market size for gaming laptops is reflected in the average price per revenue (ARPU) as the ARPU for gaming PCs globally has been consistently higher than that of gaming laptops.

GPU market reigns supreme in PC gaming

Customization is at the heart of PC gaming. Gamers often assemble their own gaming PCs to align with their unique needs and preferences, fueling a multi-billion-dollar booming market. GPUs and CPUs, the backbone of any gaming system, traditionally held the highest market shares in the gaming hardware industry with estimated revenues of 35 billion and 22 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, respectively. In the same year, the ARPU for CPUs reached 348 U.S. dollars, surpassing the ARPU for GPUs, which hovered around 310 U.S. dollars.

Western Europe and China in the lead

When it came to regional breakdowns, Western Europe was set to generate the highest PC gaming hardware revenues globally, reaching 16.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Simultaneously, the Eastern Europe / MENA regions boasted a substantial market size of over 14 billion U.S. dollars. Notably, China stood out with impressive PC gaming hardware revenues alone, totaling 16.4 billion U.S. dollars during the same year.

Revenue of the gaming PCs and laptops market worldwide from 2018 to 2029 (in billion U.S. dollars)

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Data provided by Statista Market Insights are estimates.

Definition:

The gaming hardware market encompasses various physical components and peripherals tailored to enhance the gaming experience. These hardware elements are meticulously designed to cater to the demanding requirements of modern video games, providing players with smoother gameplay, enhanced visual fidelity, and immersive interactions.

Structure:

The market has three different parts, namely, Gaming PCs and Laptops, which focuses on revenues coming solely from gaming products. Additionally, the market includes Gaming Consoles, where all revenues from gaming consoles are included. Lastly, Gaming Accessories included all revenues from different components, for instance gaming graphics cards or processors.

Additional information:

The market comprises revenues, users, average revenue per user, and penetration rates. Revenues are generated through consumer spending. Market numbers for Gaming Consoles are also featured in the Consumer Market Insights, as well as data on PCs, laptops, keyboards, headphones, and speakers. Key players in the market are companies, such as Nvidia, Alienware or Nintendo. For more information on the data displayed, use the info button right next to the boxes.

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