--- title: "Bad News for Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo: PC Gaming Revenue Is Expected to Surpass Consoles by 2028" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/279072602.md" description: "PC gaming revenue is projected to surpass console gaming revenue by 2028, according to a Newzoo report. The compound annual growth rate for PC gaming is expected to be 6.6%, compared to 4.4% for consoles. This trend is concerning for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as consumer preference shifts towards PC gaming, particularly in Japan. In stock movements, Sony's stock rose by 0.6%, while Microsoft and Nintendo saw declines of 1.45% and 0.16%, respectively. Analysts favor Microsoft as the best investment option among these companies." datetime: "2026-03-13T16:23:13.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279072602.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279072602.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279072602.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279072602.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279072602.md) # Bad News for Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo: PC Gaming Revenue Is Expected to Surpass Consoles by 2028 PC gaming has grown steadily over the years, slowly catching up with console gaming. As a result, a new prediction from Newzoo suggests that PC gaming revenue will surpass console gaming revenue by 2028. This comes alongside ongoing growth in the sector, with gaming revenue expected to reach $103.7 billion by 2028. ### Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential According to the Newzoo report, PC gaming will experience a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% from 2025 to 2028, compared to a console gaming compound annual growth rate of 4.4% over the same period. This is what will allow PC gaming revenue to surpass console revenue by the time 2028 rolls around. The report also noted that Japan's preference for PC gaming is growing, which helps explain why PC revenue will surpass console gaming. This is bad news for Sony (SONY), Microsoft (MSFT), and Nintendo (NTDOF), as it suggests consumers are jumping ship from console gaming to PC gaming. However, it's good news for Valve, which operates Steam, the largest gaming platform on PC. It could also explain why recent rumors suggest Microsoft's next Xbox will be a hybrid between a gaming PC and a home console. ## **Video Game Stock Movements Today** Here's how video game stocks have moved on Friday. - Sony stock was up 0.6% today. - Microsoft stock was down 1.45% as of this writing. - Nintendo stock dipped 0.16% this afternoon. ## **SONY vs. MSFT vs. NTDOF: Which Video Game Stock is the Best Bet?** Turning to the TipRanks stock comparison tool, traders can see which of these video game stocks analysts have the most confidence in. Microsoft stands out with the best consensus rating at Strong Buy, and the highest upside potential at 50.05%. 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