Video Games in the United Kingdom

Video games in the UK witnessed a marginal downturn in 2024, attributed to postponed game launches and a pivot towards subscription services. Hardware sales were also impacted as consumers anticipated new console releases and explored cloud gaming alternatives. Subscription models and partnerships are shaping consumer interaction, with a preference for access over one-time purchases. Retail e-commerce remains the dominant distribution channel, with market concentration on the rise.

The Video Games in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Video Games Hardware, Video Games Software.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Video Games market
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.