Number of console game releases worldwide 2008-2014, by format

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 10, 2015
The statistic shows the number of console game releases worldwide in 2008 and 2014, broken down by distribution channel. According to the source, the number of digital only console games released grew from 102 in 2008 to 279 in 2014. Following the shift in trends from physical to digital (as an example) is the rising number of registered PlayStation Network accounts.
Information on different video game console unit sales can be found here.

Number of console game releases worldwide in 2008 and 2014, by distribution format

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Release date

June 2015

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2008 and 2014

Special properties

releases for Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony consoles

Supplementary notes

Digital Only category is defined by the source as one that does not have a simultaneous physical release within 90 days

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