India Gaming Console Market Size and Share Outlook - Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis Report (2025-2034)

Indians are witnessing a consistent rise in their disposable income owing to growing employment rates. This encourages them to invest in high-end and luxury entertainment products such as gaming consoles, premium gaming systems and accessories which offer an immersive and quality gaming experience in the comfort of their homes. According to the government’s recent estimates, the country’s per capita disposable income was estimated at INR 2.14 lakhs in FY 2023-24, a growth of 8% since the previous year. A further rise in disposable income, owing to the growing national GDP, is expected in the coming years, which will, in turn, drive the growth of gaming console market in the country.

The demand for online gaming and gaming consoles is primarily being driven by the youth population of India, aged between 16 to 30 years. With a median age of around 28 years, this demographic group is extremely tech-savvy and keen on interactive indoor games as their leisure activity, making them the largest consumer base for the Indian gaming console market. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the youth population in India reached its peak in 2021 at 371.4%, where five states, namely Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan accounted for 52% of their total population. As the youth population rises further in other Indian states, the overall demand for gaming consoles is expected to witness a sharp surge.

The gaming pattern in India is rapidly shifting from traditional single-player offline games to multiplayer online 3D and cloud games, as gamers are increasingly seeking interactive gameplay experiences in real time. This is further enhanced by the country’s increased internet penetration and expansion of 5G internet network. Realising the growing demand for such games, by casual and professional gamers alike, Indian manufacturers are inclining towards the development of consoles that can support these gaming experiences. For instance. Logitech, a leading gaming console brand, launched its G console series in India in September 2022, a high-end, portable cloud gaming device featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor for increased efficiency. Such devices are enhancing the overall gaming console market development in India.

The expansion of homegrown and international e-commerce giants in India is leading to increased online sales of gaming consoles. Most of the major console brands, including Samsung, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Asus have their products listed on e-commerce websites. Moreover, they also often launch products exclusively for these websites, aiming at a higher consumer reach. Other factors that make these platforms a preferable source of gaming console trade include the flexibility of online purchase, doorstep delivery, easy return or exchange policy, and multiple discounts. Invest India, a government initiative, estimated the e-commerce sector in India to grow at a consistent rate of 18%, bringing the total online shopper base in the country to nearly 600 million by 2030. These projections indicate a growing online market of gaming consoles in the coming years.