A gaming headphone is a hardware device that connects to a PC/Mac and a console, allowing the user to talk and listen while keeping their hands free. Gaming headsets provide sounds that are more superior and crisp clear. They also offer a richer, deeper, and more accurate bass. By providing a detailed sound, you are able to hear everything going on, like the foot noise of your enemy; thus, allowing you to identify from which direction they are going to attack. The growing popularity of pc games will increase the growth of the game headphone market. Gaming companies are shifting their focus from board games to developing high-end graphic games that are attracting more gamers to try them out. With the increase in gaming parlors, the requirement for a game headphone is increasing to give an ultimate experience to the gamers. The demand for game headphones has decreased in commercial spaces that are creating a restriction in the growth of the gaming headphone market due to the ongoing lockdown.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries to enforce lockdown, the supply and distribution chain had disrupted. The shifting of activities in operations and vendor operations impacted the production. Hypermarkets/supermarkets and convenience stores were closed, creating a gap in demand and supply.
- The production process for game headphones has become a challenge for companies due to the limited availability of labor, disrupted raw material supply and logistic issue.
- The demand for game headphones increased in households as consumers were restricted to their homes; leading to a shift in interest in gaming. This shift of interest had increased the requirement for game headphone as the consumers wanted to have an ultimate setup for gaming. The consumers did not want to comprise with comfort and affect their performance.
Top Impacting Factors
- The esports industry is one of the most prominent industries in the market. The esports industry is gaining popularity resulting in a substantial increase in gamers from all around the world. For setting up a proper gaming facility, a game headphone is a vital component that assists the gaming structure and helps in the improvement of performance. With an increase in esports teams, the demand for game headphones will equivalently grow.
- The high-range game headphone is hampering the growth of the game headphone market as consumers are in a dilemma whether to invest or not to invest in a high-range headphone.
- The increasing concerns regarding health and fitness in gamers are affecting the growth of the gaming industry. The health and fitness concern in gamers is encouraging them to shift to outdoor games and activities, resulting in the deficit of gaming hours. The consumers may not invest in a conventional game headphone and opt for a conventional headset or other alternatives due to reduced gaming hour.
Market Trends
Companies are forming a partnership with esports teams
The manufacturing companies are forming a partnership with the esports team to increase their sale. Over the world, esports teams have many followers; the team members influence many upcoming and existing gamers. The followers often like to purchase the same products that their idols use for gaming. Companies are introducing headphones that are designed with the theme of different esports teams to attract consumers. This specially designed headphone is in high demand as the product comes with a limited-edition tag which makes it more valuable.
Development in the headphone is expected to attract more consumers
The introduction of game headphone with added features such as LED strip lights, soft cushion for extra support, and others will benefit the gamers in every possible way. These new features are expected to be a game-changer in the game headphone market and the popularity may increase sale. Every gamer is fond of the elegant item and they set up their gaming decks to light up their mood.
Introduction of multi-purpose headphone in the market
Consumers are quite a skeptic while buying a headphone for a certain requirement they need for their work. Companies are introducing multi-purpose headphones that are used for gaming as well as for listening to music. Purchase of headphone for two different work requirements cost a lot of prices instead a consumer can opt for multi-purpose headphone. The headphone is expected to attract consumers and may increase the growth of the game headphone market.
Key Benefits of the Report
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the game headphone industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the game headphone market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the game headphone market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed game headphone market analysis on the basis of competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years
Questions Answered in the Report
- Who are the leading market players active in the game headphone market?
- What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
Key Market Segments
- By Type
- Multi-Platform Gaming Headphone,
- PC/Mac Gaming Headphone
- Console Gaming Headphone
- Others
- By Technology
- By Price Point
- Low-range
- Medium-range
- High-range
- By Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Retail
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Argentina
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
- Razer Inc.
- Creative Technology Ltd
- Steel Series ApS
- Corsair Component Inc.
- Kingston Technology Co. Inc.
- Mad Catz Global Ltd
- Logitech International S.A.
- ASUSTek Computer Inc.
- Audio-Technica US Inc.