Portable Gaming Console Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis by Type (Mobile Gaming Consoles & Tablet Gaming Consoles), By Application (Children & Adult) Regional Forecast By 2031

Updated On: 15 April 2024

Portable Gaming Console Market Report Overview

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The global portable gaming console market size is USD 8.20945 billion in 2021.  As per our research, the market is expected to reach USD 25.32 billion by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.87% during the forecast period. 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with portable gaming console industry experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

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Most contemporary games can take up a lot of storage space. In order for one or more people to play the games that are available on these machines, gaming consoles are electronic computer devices or machines that output video to a display system. Although computers are now much more than just game consoles and are instead entertainment consoles, the term is frequently used to describe their main purpose. These devices offer a far better playing experience for the players and are considerably smaller than their conventional equivalents, such as arcade games.

COVID-19 Impact: Industry Shutdown Causes Market Distortion

The COVID-19 outbreak caused unstable markets, a drop in consumer confidence, and problems with import and export commerce for producers of machinery and equipment. Markets were shuttered as a result of the lockdown, and many people stayed inside. Supply chain breaches, stock market inefficiencies, and vendor instability are results of this evolution. The market as a whole was impacted by the shutdown of the machinery and equipment industry. Because there was no longer a market for the product, appearance boards became obsolete as those markets closed. In order to maintain stability amidst the disruptions, organizations were forced to redesign their entire operational structures as a result of the pandemic. The financial imbalance brought on by the closure of numerous stores and significant sectors was the primary factor that distorted the entire market. In addition, the outbreak has a negative impact on the business operations of the enterprises, which affects the market as a whole. The portable gaming console has been somewhat impacted by this.

LATEST TRENDS

"Enhancement in Technology to Boost the Market Growth"

Technology advancement is the primary trend driving market expansion. With an increase in players, the gaming console industry is experiencing a renaissance. This is due to the quick development of technology and innovations, such as advanced audio-visual systems, which are driving up demand for portable gaming consoles worldwide. The market has also been helped by other factors like rising disposable incomes, the availability of different options to suit the needs of consumers, and the numerous advantages provided by gaming consoles, which allow users to download videos and audios, browse the internet, listen to music, and watch videos while playing games. Consumers' increasing investment in high-end displays and TVs in order to enjoy thrilling gaming experiences is anticipated to fuel market growth over the course of the forecast period. The global market will benefit from these factors. Thus, a key trend that is opening up potential for the industry to grow is the enhancement in technology. These new developments are mostly to blame for the market's overall growth.

Portable Gaming Console Market Segmentation

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• By Types 

Based on type, the market is classified into Mobile Gaming Consoles & Tablet Gaming Consoles.

• By Application

Based on the market is categorized into Children & Adult.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Rising Demand for Wireless and 3D Gaming Console that Gives the Market Extra Boost"

The growing demand for wireless and 3D gaming consoles is one of the main factors boosting the portable gaming console industry's growth. The market growth is anticipated to be fueled by the rising demand for game consoles built on cutting-edge wireless technologies like Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, and others. Users of these cutting-edge consoles would be able to improve their gaming experience overall and do away with the need for wired accessories. Additionally, 3D gaming is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. Stereoscopic graphics gameplays are supported on a built-in high-resolution display by 3D gaming consoles. Additionally, 3D gaming features like accurate 3-D localization help to enhance user experience and add realism to gameplay. During the forecast period, the growing demand for gaming consoles with 3D architecture is also anticipated to fuel the market's expansion. The development of 3D games is anticipated to fuel the market's expansion over the upcoming years. As a result, the growth, and the rising demand for wireless and 3d console will boost the market. It will contribute to the expansion of the machinery and equipment industry and it will improve the overall portable gaming console market growth.

"Use of Portable Console at Home to Encourage Market Expansion"

The growing use of portable consoles at home is another important factor driving market expansion. The home consoles market is expanding rapidly and is anticipated to rule the sector during the forecast period. Because they offer users a better gaming experience, home consoles are becoming more and more popular among consumers over handheld gaming consoles. This is due to the various features it provides, such as the ability to play multiplayer online games and support for the cloud, among others. The development of VR and AR technologies has further enhanced the overall gaming experience, which is advancing the video game console market.  As a result, these factors are collectively promoting market expansion, increasing company revenues. As a result, above mentioned factors will help the market to boost.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"High Cost of Product to Impede Market Expansion"

The high cost of the product is the main restraint that prevents the market from expanding. The high cost of the gaming console combined with the high rating of the disc cost becomes a major market impediment. The development of smartphones and tablets turned into the primary inhibitors for the portable gaming console industry. The cheap price of online smartphone games causes a high demand for them on the market, which restrains the market's expansion. This factor is impeding market expansion. This may be a significant issue limiting market expansion. If this problem is fixed, the market will start to grow right away.

Portable Gaming Console Market Regional Insights

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"North America Dominating the Market Across the Globe"

The market for portable gaming console is in North America has benefited from the region's expanding industrial development, and various driving factors which has increased the potential sectors as this region is the largest user of the product. The key factor driving the growth of the portable gaming console market share is the growing demand of product in children and adult is one of the major reasons to drive the market. Rapid urbanization developments will further boost the overall market.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Leading Manufacturers to Boost Product Demand"

Study includes information on the market players and where they stand within the sector. Data is being collected and made available through proper research, mergers, technical advancement, growing production facilities, and cooperation. The study on materials offers details on manufacturers, regions, types, applications, sales channels, distributors, traders, dealers, research findings, and more.

List of Market Players Profiled

•    Atari (U.S.)
•    Sony (Japan)
•    Nintendo (Japan)
•    Sega Games (Japan)

REPORT COVERAGE

The study goes into great detail about market segmentation by type and application. The study examines a broad range of participants, including existing and potential market leaders. A considerable market expansion is anticipated as a result of several important factors. In order to provide market insights, the research additionally analyses elements that are probably to boost portable gaming console market share. The report makes forecasts for market expansion during the projected time period. The objective of the regional study is to explain why one region dominates the worldwide market. There are a lot of issues that have all been carefully considered that prevent the industry from growing. The research also contains a market strategic analysis. It includes thorough market information.