The video game industry has a market value of nearly $17 billion. That is a lot of money to spread around the multiple gaming companies. Growth in the industry is expected to reach roughly $20 billion by 2019. Most of the games are played on a PS4 or Xbox One. And Microsoft profits don’t stop at the Xbox console. Minecraft is cheaper and it has a wider audience demographic. GTA 5 may not have the same draw for the fourth-grade teacher in Wichita with a PS4 or Xbox. While Minecraft remains relatively cheap and engaging. Most serious PS4 and Xbox fans will have these two games in their collection.
GTA 5 Out Shipped
GTA 5 and Minecraft rankings for the best-selling game of all time is a mixed bag. It really depends on who is judging. It has been ranked four behind Minecraft. Surprisingly, both were beaten out by Wii Sports and Tetris, another oldie but goodie. GTA 5 has shipped roughly 65 million copies since 2013. Not too bad for three years in the gaming market. Minecraft has shipped 73 million copies. But when compared to full priced AAA releases, GTA 5 is the top game by a big gap. And PS4 fans love it for their console.
Why Minecraft is Mo Better for Xbox and PS4 Fans
Besides for Pink Sheep’s mustache, it is better than GTA 5 in a few ways. It has a bigger world to explore and the graphics are better. This may depend on your console, since some games perform better on a PS4 than an Xbox, like Dark Souls 3. Minecraft is cheaper. For half the price you get more. It also offers more playtime. Once you beat GTA 5 that is pretty much it. But it will keep your sleepless nights coming. More multiplayer options are available for Minecrafters than most of the games on the market.
Microsoft’s Master Plan
After acquiring Minecraft for $2.5 billion, the tech company revolutionized it. There is even an education version available around the world. This has led to world domination over GTA 5. GTA 5 is one of the best-selling games of all time. But still hasn’t surpassed Minecraft. This may leave PS4 and Xbox fans with mixed feelings. But things change rapidly in the gaming industry.
