pc gaming market

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The PC gaming market continues to be dominated by Windows, with Windows 11 now the leading operating system on Steam. According to recent Valve Hardware & Software Surveys, Windows 11 holds a 66.85% share among Steam users, while Windows 10 has declined to 25.36%. This shift reflects broader hardware trends and the normalization of Windows 11 within the gaming community. Discussions on WindowsForum.com analyze these survey results, highlighting Microsoft's success in the gaming market and the persistent Windows-first nature of the platform. Topics also cover the implications for Linux and macOS users, as well as the hardware shifts accompanying this transition.
  1. Windows 11 Dominates Steam (Mar 2026): 66.85% Share vs Windows 10

    Windows 11 has now firmly established itself as the default operating system for Steam’s gaming audience, and the latest Valve Hardware & Software Survey makes that dominance hard to ignore. In March 2026, Windows 11 64-bit accounted for 66.85% of surveyed Steam systems, while Windows 10 64-bit...
  2. Windows 11 Dominates Steam Gaming Platform Amid Hardware Shifts in 2025

    Gamers across the globe continue to embrace Windows 11 in ever-rising numbers, with the latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey illuminating a seismic shift not just from Windows 10, but from alternative operating systems as well. Now, with Windows 11 firmly established as the foremost single...