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Console operating systems: market share in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2018
Console operating systems: market share in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2018
Market share of console operating systems in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2018
This statistic illustrates the market share of console operating systems in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, PlayStation had the highest share of console operating system with 64.56 percent. Xbox's market share came in second with 34.26 percent in 2018.
A gaming console is a specialized computer system designed for interactive video game-play and display. Examples of gaming consoles are the Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, and the Nintendo Wii.
In the UK, the use of gaming consoles was mainly affected by young generations. In addition, the PS4 was the top selling gaming console in the UK.
Market share of console operating systems in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2018
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| Playstation | Xbox | Nintendo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 64.56 | 34.26 | 1.18 |
| 2017 | 57.11 | 41.41 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 66.25 | 31.4 | 2.35 |
| 2015 | 63 | 31.86 | 5.13 |
| 2014 | 68.07 | 25.64 | 6.29 |
| 2013 | 93.19 | 0.97 | 5.83 |
| 2012 | 96.85 | 0 | 3.15 |
| Playstation | Xbox | Nintendo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 64.56 | 34.26 | 1.18 |
| 2017 | 57.11 | 41.41 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 66.25 | 31.4 | 2.35 |
| 2015 | 63 | 31.86 | 5.13 |
| 2014 | 68.07 | 25.64 | 6.29 |
| 2013 | 93.19 | 0.97 | 5.83 |
| 2012 | 96.85 | 0 | 3.15 |
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This statistic illustrates the market share of console operating systems in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, PlayStation had the highest share of console operating system with 64.56 percent. Xbox's market share came in second with 34.26 percent in 2018.
A gaming console is a specialized computer system designed for interactive video game-play and display. Examples of gaming consoles are the Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, and the Nintendo Wii.
In the UK, the use of gaming consoles was mainly affected by young generations. In addition, the PS4 was the top selling gaming console in the UK.
Show moreIn the UK, the use of gaming consoles was mainly affected by young generations. In addition, the PS4 was the top selling gaming console in the UK.
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