Gaming has always been a favorite hobby. From the early days of choosing which game to put your room in at the arcade, all the way to the present day, where the biggest decision is which gaming system to buy for your home setup.
The gaming space is as competitive as ever, with the likes of Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation all vying for your loyalty with exclusive consoles and new features. All the while, PC continues to offer the most customizable experience. So, which gaming platform do Ranters pledge their allegiance to?
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PC asserts itself as the King of Gaming for GR readers
The results are in, and it's not even close! PC has been declared the most popular gaming platform for Game Rant readers with a dominance not seen since Clair Obscur all the way back to 2025! As for the consoles, it was closer than you might think!
Where do you plan to play video games the most in 2026?
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PC — 62% / 1,623 votes
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PlayStation — 15% / 398 votes
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Other — 8% / 222 votes
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Xbox — 8% / 216 votes
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Nintendo — 6% / 169 votes
The message is very clear – Game Rant readers are PC gamers! While the battle between consoles was hotly contested, PC asserted its dominance in our latest survey, with over 60% of voters planning to play their games on laptops and PCs this year. This is hardly surprising, given the accessibility PCs offer in terms of custom builds and bypassing the majority of console exclusivity restrictions, but it's astonishing how heavily favored the platform is.
Among the consoles, Sony has reigned supreme, with close to 400 gamers choosing to use their PlayStation system to enjoy their favorite past time in 2026. This is, interestingly, closely followed by “other”, which can include the likes of VR systems, handheld consoles (aside from Nintendo Switch/Switch's gaming platforms to see it well with gaming platforms2). for variety!
Perhaps the biggest surprise, and somewhat disappointing result, are the low numbers for Nintendo players. Given that Nintendo is the latest console vendor to release a new product, it's somewhat of a surprise to see such a small representation for Switch and Switch 2 gamers. The Switch 2 got off to a somewhat shaky start in 2025, so Nintendo is hoping to turn things around with some big releases in 2026.
With the argument settled, we turn our attention to the worlds LEGO and Pokémon! With the recent announcement of the two giants teaming up, which lineup intrigues you the most?
