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Video Game Console Market Update

Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii

Research Report

Pages
9
Deliverables
Released
2Q 2010
Product Code
RR-1802-10
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The current generation of game consoles posted the largest quarterly shipment total in Q4 2009, although in aggregate 2009 declined over 2008 - 45.1 million compared to 46.3 million respectively. Despite current shortages from Sony and Nintendo (PS3 and Wii) ABI Research expects 2010 to have some growth prospects considering potential price drops and console refreshes (possible Xbox 360 "slim"). In addition the Blu-ray capabilities of the PS3, along with support for 3D, should also bode well for the prospects for Sony’s console as more consumers seek to upgrade from DVD and start to embrace/consider/plan for 3D in the home.

Over-the-top content, VOD, and support for broadcast/pay-TV content are other potential growth opportunities for game consoles. With the number of connected devices in the home expanding, including the TV, these features will start to play a more significant role in the console and how this market evolves over time.

Table of Contents


Section 1.
Market Update
1.1. The Numbers

Section 2.
Looking Into the Future




5 Charts
  • Quarterly Shipments of Current Generation Game Consoles, Worldwide: 2005 to 2009
  • Cumulative Current Generation Game Consoles Shipments (Quarterly Increments), Worldwide: 2005 to 2009
  • Annual Shipments of Current Generation Game Consoles, Worldwide: 2005 to 2009Chart 1.4 Cumulative Current Generation Game Consoles Shipments (Annual Increments), Worldwide: 2005 to 2009 5
  • Current Generation Game Console Market Share of Cumulative Shipments: 2009
  • Game Console Forecast, World Markets: 2009 to 2015