Xbox 360 and XOne: annual unit sales in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2019
The Microsoft owned brand Xbox was first introduced to consumers in 2001. Since its release in the United Kingdom (UK), the latest console released by the brand, XOne has sold more than 4.8 million units. The Xbox 360, on the other hand, sold fewer consoles over a longer period of time. In 2019, the XOne was the second most sold console in the UK, falling behind the PS4 by more than a million units.
Playstation
The Playstation brand was created by Sony in 1994 and consists of the Playstation, Playstation 2, 3 and 4. The Japanese brand has consistently held a majority market share for gaming consoles in the UK. The latest generation of Playstation console, the PS4, has sold almost 5.4 million consoles in the UK between 2013 and 2018.
Mobile gaming
With the advances in mobile technology, a lot of consumers have turned to playing games via their phones. In 2017, consumer spending in the UK for mobile gaming reached over one billion British pounds. According to a survey conducted, over one fifth of respondents in the UK had played a video game via a mobile or smartphone.
Playstation
The Playstation brand was created by Sony in 1994 and consists of the Playstation, Playstation 2, 3 and 4. The Japanese brand has consistently held a majority market share for gaming consoles in the UK. The latest generation of Playstation console, the PS4, has sold almost 5.4 million consoles in the UK between 2013 and 2018.
Mobile gaming
With the advances in mobile technology, a lot of consumers have turned to playing games via their phones. In 2017, consumer spending in the UK for mobile gaming reached over one billion British pounds. According to a survey conducted, over one fifth of respondents in the UK had played a video game via a mobile or smartphone.
