Certified Global Research Member
Isomar fd.webp Wcrc 57.webp
Key Questions Answered
  • Global Market Outlook
  • In-depth analysis of global and regional trends
  • Analyze and identify the major players in the market, their market share, key developments, etc.
  • To understand the capability of the major players based on products offered, financials, and strategies.
  • Identify disrupting products, companies, and trends.
  • To identify opportunities in the market.
  • Analyze the key challenges in the market.
  • Analyze the regional penetration of players, products, and services in the market.
  • Comparison of major players financial performance.
  • Evaluate strategies adopted by major players.
  • Recommendations
Why Choose Market Research Future?
  • Vigorous research methodologies for specific market.
  • Knowledge partners across the globe
  • Large network of partner consultants.
  • Ever-increasing/ Escalating data base with quarterly monitoring of various markets
  • Trusted by fortune 500 companies/startups/ universities/organizations
  • Large database of 5000+ markets reports.
  • Effective and prompt pre- and post-sales support.

Portable Gaming Console Market Research Report Information By Type (Mobile Gaming Consoles, Tablet Gaming Consoles), Platform (IoS, Andriods), By Product (PS4, Xbox) - Industry Size, Share and Forecast 2027


ID: MRFR/SEM/2737-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Shubham Munde| April 2024

Portable Gaming Console Market Overview


Portable gaming console market is expected to garner USD 17 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6%. In the Forecast Period, the Portable Gaming Console Market has witnessed high growth. This growth is attributed basically to the new and advanced audiovisual gaming console unit. Companies like Microsoft Corporation (U. S.), Nintendo Co., Ltd., (Japan), Sony Corporation (Japan), Nvidia Corporation (U. S.)., Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (U. S.), contributes to the largest market revenue in the production of best portable gaming console. In 2017, Vying portable gaming console industry is gaining largest portable gaming console market share during the forecast period which was developed by Nintendo Co., Ltd (Japan) in 2004.


In the region of North America, the portable gaming console market is attending high attention worldwide. The portable gaming console market trend is due to the console being embedded with integrated circuits which protect the device from activities like battery clones or short circuits. The framework of the market has provided the stakeholders with a faster and efficient understanding of the market. The stereoscopic image has improved the in-depth illusion and has offered better 3D gaming in the marketing platform.


Covid 19 Analysis


The breakdown of the pandemic of COVID 19, had a great impact globally. This has also brought a bad impact on the gaming console market business across the industries. Each sector of the business is facing such an issue. The rise in the pandemic has disrupted the supply chain in the industry and the constant lockdown put forward has risen the demand at the same time.


The countrywide lockdown has to be imposed by the government to forbid the widespread of this virus. Support and the funds raised by the government and companies during this situation. The government is giving efforts to help the business grow and sustain and to prepare them for the near future.


Portable Gaming Console Market Dynamics


Market Drivers


The type of screen and the weight of the gaming console are the driving factors of the market. The sensors in it offer real-time motion sensing which provides a gaming experience to the users.


Market Opportunities


Global portable gaming console market is more attractive in the APAC region which increases the opportunities during the forecast period. Digitally the gaming consoles have made the market profitable.


Market Challenges


Trying to maintain a balance between the quality and price along with the incorporation of new advanced features in the gaming console is the major challenge for the market. Lessening the blockbuster owing to the high price of production of offers a great challenge. The migration of consumer trends to alternative platforms including online games and mobile games becomes a challenging factor.


Cumulative growth


Multipurpose features in the gaming consoles like entertainment along with serving as game drives the portable gaming console market demand. The enhancement of companies for adopting high-tech games has a great impact on the portable gaming console market size.


Market Restraints


The high price of the gaming console along with the high rated disk cost becomes a major hindered force of the market. The invention of smartphones and tablets became the major restraints of the portable gaming console industry. The online smartphone games so available at a low price make their demand high on the market, thus hindering the portable gaming console market growth. The increase in penetration and shifting of consumer investment from the hardware field to the software field hurdles the market growth.


Value Chain Analysis


The value supply chain management of the gaming market has accelerated the growth in building a strong network and constantly outsourcing peripheral activities. Due to the network, it has built a good relationship between the commercial partners. These chains are managed to create value to migrate to the links having better earning potential.


Portable Gaming Console Market Segment Overview


Portable Gaming Console Type Insights


As per the portable gaming console market is divided into type, platform, multimedia, and region. the type of portable game console includes mobile gaming consoles, tablet gaming consoles, and many others. The platform is again bifurcated into iOS, Android, and others. As per portable gaming console market analysis, it is marked that the multimedia gaming can be used in Hulu plus, Youtube, Skype, Netflix, etc.


Portable Gaming Console Technology Insights


With the advancement of technology and with the innovation of new products several audiovisual consoles are in great demand. An increase in demand for high-end sound systems and displays gives improved and well-developed consoles to the consumers. Also due to the advancement of 3D technology the gaming consoles have been used by electronic consumers. With this, the technology has enabled us to securely download and play games on handled products.


A handheld gaming console is a portable device designed specifically for playing video games. These devices typically feature built-in screens and controls, allowing users to enjoy gaming experiences on the go without the need for a separate TV or computer monitor. Handheld gaming consoles have been popular for many years and have evolved significantly in terms of technology and capabilities.


Regional Analysis


North America holds the largest portable gaming console market globally. It holds the largest market size owing to the industry’s investment in the production of different types of console products like video gaming consoles and tablet gaming consoles. Along with North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and many other regions occupied the largest market share.


In this portable gaming console market forecast period, the European region showed rapid portable gaming console market growth. Markets in Asia Pacific countries like China, Japan, South Korea are emerging at a high rate and are expected to attain a CAGR in the upcoming period. This region holds the shares in terms of market shipments and revenues thus contributing to the increase in gamers.


Portable Gaming Console Market Key Player & Competitive Landscape


The market is engaged in doing business with top-level players. Key market participants like Nvidia Corp., Valve Corp., Microsoft Corporation (US), Sony Corporation (Japan), Playjam, Vtech (China), Bit Corporation (Taiwan), OUYA Inc., Mattel Inc. (U.S.), Mad Catz Interactive Inc., NEC Corporation, Atari SA(France), and many others. These players especially focus on innovation and providing maximum product differentiation to build the portable gaming console market size. These competitive players include players, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships with the companies of the same or other regions impacting market trajectory. These players take good business decisions and use those opportunities in a better way.


Portable Gaming Console Industry Developments


Nvidia Corp:



  • January 6, 2024, Nvidia unveiled the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service for Android TV. This allows users to stream PC and console games on their Nvidia Shield TV and other compatible devices, potentially blurring the lines between traditional consoles and cloud-based gaming.

  • October 20, 2023, Nvidia launched the GeForce NOW RTX 4080 tier, offering cloud gaming with high-end performance and ray tracing capabilities. This could provide an alternative to high-performance portable consoles for some users.


Valve Corp:



  • December 8, 2023, Valve confirmed that it is working on a new Steam Deck model with an upgraded processor. This suggests an ongoing commitment to the portable gaming console market and an attempt to keep up with technological advancements.

  • October 26, 2023, Valve released SteamOS 3.4 for the Steam Deck, offering improvements to performance, battery life, and compatibility. This demonstrates Valve's focus on refining and improving the user experience of their portable console.


Report Overview

Portable gaming console market analysis examines the trends related to the growth, supply, recent developments, and rates. Factors affecting the drivers, restraints, challenges that provide the market scenario of the market. The market report signifies the policies and regulations implemented in various regions. It also highlights the competitive landscape and has shown the attractiveness of the gaming console. These gaming console enhances the user’s experiences and brings reality to the home play. You will mark that the key players make it easy to navigate through market-related changes. It also covers the segmentation of the market by type, by technology, regionally, and geographically.

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2027 USD 17 Billion
CAGR 6% (2020-2027)
Base Year 2019
Forecast Period 2020-2027
Historical Data 2018
Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered By Type, Product and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors Microsoft Corporation (U. S.), Nintendo Co., Ltd., (Japan), Sony Corporation (Japan), Nvidia Corporation (U. S.)., Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (U. S.)
Key Market Opportunities Global portable gaming console market is more attractive in the APAC region. Digitally the gaming consoles have made the market profitable.
Key Market Drivers The sensors in it offer real-time motion sensing which provides a gaming experience to the users.


Leading companies partner with us for data-driven Insights
client_1 client_2 client_3 client_4 client_5 client_6 client_7 client_8 client_9 client_10
Kindly complete the form below to receive a free sample of this Report
Please fill in Business Email for Quick Response

We do not share your information with anyone. However, we may send you emails based on your report interest from time to time. You may contact us at any time to opt-out.

Purchase Option
Single User $ 4,950
Multiuser License $ 5,950
Enterprise User $ 7,250
Compare Licenses
Tailored for You
  • Dedicated Research on any specifics segment or region.
  • Focused Research on specific players in the market.
  • Custom Report based only on your requirements.
  • Flexibility to add or subtract any chapter in the study.
  • Historic data from 2014 and forecasts outlook till 2040.
  • Flexibility of providing data/insights in formats (PDF, PPT, Excel).
  • Provide cross segmentation in applicable scenario/markets.