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warmaster
joined 2 years ago
It was too little, too late, too expensive. Logically it would sell less than expected after a lame attempt.
It's ok to like something else, but the world has already chosen their king.
Steam vs. PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2 (Early 2026 Comparison)
| Metric | Steam (PC) | PlayStation (PS5) | Xbox (Series X/S) | Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Titles | ~120,000+ | ~6,500+ | ~5,500+ | ~1,200+ (incl. BC) |
| AAA Titles | ~800+ | ~450+ | ~400+ | ~110+ |
| Monthly Active Users (MAU) | 147 Million | 123 Million | ~100 Million* | 60+ Million (Early) |
| Peak Concurrent Users | 42.04 Million | ~18-20 Million | ~12 Million | ~8 Million |
| Average Game Price | $15 - $25 | $45 - $55 | $40 - $50 | $50 - $60 |
| Metacritic Score (Avg) | 72% | 78% | 76% | 82% (Exclusives) |
| Available Countries | Global (Digital) | 70+ (Hardware) | 40+ (Hardware) | 45+ (Hardware) |
*Note: Xbox MAU often includes PC/Mobile Game Pass users, making direct console-only comparisons difficult.
Sources & Context
- Steam Statistics: SQ Magazine (Jan 2026) and SteamDB confirmed a record-breaking 42.04 million concurrent users in January 2026. Steam's library surpassed 120,000 titles in late 2025.
- PlayStation Performance: Sony reported 123 million MAU in mid-2025 (via Push Square), with the PS5 reaching 90.2 million lifetime units sold by January 2026 (Outlook Respawn).
- Switch 2 Launch: The Switch 2 has reached 17.37 million units sold globally as of February 2026, leading hardware sales in major regions like Asia (Game Developer).
- Xbox Ecosystem: Xbox Game Pass reached 40 million subscribers in early 2026. While official hardware-only MAU is rarely split, ecosystem-wide engagement remains high due to cloud expansions in 29+ countries including India and Brazil (Xbox Wire).
- Pricing Trends: AAA games have stabilized at a $70 psychological floor, with "Deluxe" and "Ultimate" editions frequently pushing the $80-$100 range in 2026 (GamesIndustry.biz).
Their loss. Stupid move.