The trendiest games and consoles to gift to gamers

The most compelling games and consoles for gaming enthusiasts in 2025 have been identified. While the PS5 is considered the most popular console globally, Futbin.com has conducted research into different games that gamers might enjoy. Here are the most popular games of the year for gaming enthusiasts...

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The trendiest games and consoles to gift to gamers

THE MOST POPULAR VIDEO GAMES WORLDWIDE IN 2024

- Baldur’s Gate 3

- Resident Evil 4

- Assassins Creed

- Mirage

- Starfield

PLAYSTATION 5 LEADS THE LIST

PlayStation 5 sits at the top among gaming consoles, holding 55% of the market share. However, this rate can vary regionally. In North America, the Nintendo Switch stands out as the most popular console, particularly noted for its portability and vast game library. The Xbox Series X ranks third globally, followed by the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S.

BALDUR’S GATE 3 AND RESIDENT EVIL 4 AT THE TOP

While this is the situation in the console world, trends and preferences continue to shift in the gaming world as well. Baldur’s Gate 3 tops the list as the most popular game. Accounting for 35% of searches among games, it receives significant attention from players. Resident Evil 4 follows in second place. In addition to these, titles such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Starfield are among the most popular games.

CAUTION WHEN GIFTING GAMES!

When choosing gifts for gamers, it is important to consider regional differences. While the Nintendo Switch is preferred more in the US, the PlayStation 5 stands out in Europe and other regions.

In Turkey, Counter-Strike 2 remains unchanged at the top of the rankings. The rest of the list includes games such as HELLDIVERS 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Apex Legends, Black Desert, Football Manager 2024, The Elder Scrolls Online, and eFootball 2024.