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PC Gaming Has Been Outperforming Console For Years, Report Finds

A recent 200-page report published by Epyllion reveals that PC gaming has been outperforming consoles over the last decade, "breezing past console platforms and generating more content spending and revenue," reports Insider Gaming. From the report: One slide revealed that since 2011, PC's content s...

A recent 200-page report published by Epyllion reveals that PC gaming has been outperforming consoles over the last decade, "breezing past console platforms and generating more content spending and revenue," reports Insider Gaming. This stat has been recorded despite an $18 billion increase in spending on console platforms in 2024 compared to 2011. - PC platforms have a much larger library of games and 'near-full backwards compatibility' - On a PC, you can multi-task (stream, communicate, alt+tab, multiple monitors) - Lower entry price point than consoles - Higher top-end performance - Better for esports and competitive gaming - Able to play more early-access games - More annual game releases - Console 'exclusives' are now finding their way to PC

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