Western Europe Videogame Console

Forecast and Analysis, 2005 - 2010

Publication Date	October 2006
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	11
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC05026

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Summary

IDC's Western Europe videogame console forecast and analysis study provides an assessment of the gaming hardware market in Europe. The study presents regional forecasts of unit shipments, market value, and installed bases by system. Qualitative analysis highlights key trends in the console and handheld sectors and an analysis of the next generation of systems competing for the region.

"The next generation of consoles will be the strongest ever cycle in the industry's history," said Jason Armitage, senior research analyst, European Consumer Markets. "In 2007 alone, revenues from hardware sales in Europe will exceed 3.8 billion, close to 25% higher than the previous record year for the industry (2002). The existence of three strong competitors will ensure a much more tightly contested race."

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Study
- Methodology
Situation Overview
- Consoles
  - Year in Review
  - Next-Generation Review
    - Microsoft
    - Nintendo
    - Sony
- Handhelds
Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Western Europe Videogame Console Market, 2006-2010
- Shipments and Revenues
  - Consoles
  - Handhelds
  - Table: Western Europe Hardware Shipments by Platform, 2005-2010 (000)
  - Table: Western Europe Hardware Installed Base by Platform, 2005-2010 (000)
  - Table: Western Europe Hardware Revenues, 2005-2010 (M)
- Market Context
- Figure: Western Europe Videogame Console Forecast, 2005 - 2009: Comparison of 2005 and 2006 Shipment Forecasts
Essential Guidance
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- Related Research
- Definitions
- Synopsis