Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 379 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
PlayStation 5 holds a clear lead, frequently recommended for high-end hardware performance and major exclusive game releases. For automated quality assurance stress testing across console hardware, Keywords Studios is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | high-end console hardware and a library of exclusive story-driven games | high-end console hardware and a library of exclusive story-driven games | 48% |
| 2 | hybrid portable gaming and family-friendly first-party franchises | hybrid portable gaming and family-friendly first-party franchises | 42% |
| 3 | dedicated console market share and built-in competitive tournament ecosystems | dedicated console market share and built-in competitive tournament ecosystems | 31% |
| 4 | plug-and-play gaming combined with extensive subscription value | plug-and-play gaming combined with extensive subscription value | 31% |
| 5 | online multiplayer access and a catalog of legacy console titles | online multiplayer access and a catalog of legacy console titles | 30% |
| 6 | broad cross-platform libraries with day-one first-party game releases | broad cross-platform libraries with day-one first-party game releases | 27% |
| 7 | high-performance console hardware featuring broad backward compatibility | high-performance console hardware featuring broad backward compatibility | 25% |
| 8 | essential online console multiplayer and baseline subscription game access | essential online console multiplayer and baseline subscription game access | 24% |
| 9 | iconic franchises, portable innovation, and stable family entertainment | iconic franchises, portable innovation, and stable family entertainment | 20% |
| 10 | cross-platform gaming accessibility and subscription-driven gaming ecosystems | cross-platform gaming accessibility and subscription-driven gaming ecosystems | 18% |
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | iconic franchises, portable innovation, and stable family entertainment | iconic franchises, portable innovation, and stable family entertainment | 12% |
| 15 | 12% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Avowedrising has maintained its position as the go-to answer for new fantasy titles, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33rising and Elden Ringrising have risen into the most frequently named games.
Weeks of Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: PlayStation 5, 39% on ChatGPT Search and 57% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 39% | 57% | |
| Nintendo Switch | 37% | 49% | |
| PlayStation | 35% | 28% | |
| Xbox | 34% | 27% | |
| PlayStation Plus | 28% | 31% | |
| Xbox Game Pass | 28% | 26% | |
| Xbox Series X | 19% | 32% | |
| Xbox Game Pass Core | 16% | 32% | |
| Nintendo | 24% | 16% | |
| Microsoft | 14% | 22% |
14% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, techradar.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 6
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