Steam Hits 40 Million Peak Users and Effortlessly Outpaces Xbox in One Major Way

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Not too long ago, Steam achieved an impressive feat – it had 40 million users simultaneously active on its platform. This remarkable number was reached as approximately 12 million players across the globe were engaged in a game, pushing the total count above 40 million.

Comparatively speaking, the latest figures indicate that Microsoft has approximately sold 30 million Xbox Series consoles since their launch in 2020. This implies that even if every single owner of an Xbox Series X or Series S were to log on concurrently, they would collectively fall short of reaching Steam’s record player count by nearly 10 million users.

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Steam serves as an impressive gaming hub, and the world of computer gaming is experiencing a remarkable surge. According to a detailed analysis, PC gaming revenue has surpassed that of traditional living room consoles since 2011. Over the past ten years or so, the PC gaming market has generated approximately twice as much income compared to the total spent on consoles.

If you think about it for a moment, it becomes pretty incredible.

Just now, I found myself among an astounding 40 million gamers simultaneously logged into Steam – a number that eclipses the total population of Canada and comes incredibly close to matching the combined citizenry of Greece, Portugal, Hungary, and Switzerland!

Approximately 30 million Xbox Series gaming systems have been sold by Microsoft since 2020, putting them significantly behind Sony’s sales of over 70 million PlayStation 5 units. In other words, at the moment, there are more individuals using Steam than those who have purchased Xbox consoles within a span of five years.

Over an extended timeframe, Steam has amassed a vast user base, which clearly showcases the enduring strength of PC gaming. In fact, it’s worth noting that even Xbox Game Pass, with about 34 million subscribers, pales in comparison to Steam.

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2025-03-03 10:18