This year is coming to a fast end and has been an interesting one for the video game industry. The end of 2020 saw the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | Yes, but shortage issues prevented many players from purchasing one over the past year. HowLongtoBeat.com has compiled a list of the most played systems of the year, and that shortage seems to play a role in the narrative. The website (which is owned by IGN) ranks PC at number one, with PlayStation 4 at number two, Nintendo Switch at number three, PS5 at number four, and Xbox One at number five.
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— HowLongToBeat (@HowLongToBeat) December 19, 2021
The Tweet above is already inspiring a heated debate among console enthusiasts, but readers should note that this list is based entirely on information provided by users of the site; Gaming Bible It lists that number at 344.9K users, which is a solid number, but readers should take the data with a grain of salt. Given the install bases, it’s not hard to imagine PC, PS4, and Switch being in the top 3, but is the average Switch user more likely or less likely to visit? HowLongtoBeat.com than a PlayStation fanatic? It is difficult to say. Also, it seems quite plausible that PlayStation 3 will overtake Xbox 360 on the list, but beat both Xbox Series X | S how a 3DS seems hard to believe.
Of course, it will be interesting to see how next year’s list unfolds! As of this writing, it looks like the shortage of next-gen consoles will continue into 2022. However, if things start to turn around in the second half of the year, there may well be a big shift towards next-gen systems. . The Xbox Series S saw big gains in late 2021 as a possible result of the shortage, so it’s possible that it will continue. The Switch might start to slow down in its sixth year on the market, but the system’s line of exclusives could keep users coming back. It is impossible to predict the future, so we will have to wait and see!
What was their video game platform that you played the most on in 2021? Does the list surprise you? Let us know in the comments.
