Not only fans of PC games but also console aficionados, are diving headfirst into the world of esports. But what's the lowdown on esports for consoles? Is it kicking? And for the joystick warriors on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, what games are lighting up the scene?
PlayStation has been scoring big in recent years, outselling the Xbox One by a landslide. Unsurprisingly, this console rivalry extends to esports, with PlayStation hosting way more tournaments than its Xbox counterpart.
Console as"Little Brother" in the World of Esports
Pro esports players don't see consoles as PC rivals. Yeah, consoles have competitive games, but let's be real – fighting and sports sims can't match the intensity of PC gaming tourneys.
Check the facts. Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends tourneys have prize pools hitting the millions. The International Dota 2 in Stockholm 2021? A whopping $40 million prize fund!
Consoles strut their stuff in Mortal Kombat or FIFA, but their popularity, viewership, and prize money are small fries compared to PC. Tens of thousands of viewers and a few tens of thousands of dollars – that's the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 esports scene. Even with the consoles' massive popularity, they're not stealing PC esports' thunder.
But hey, there are exceptions. Xbox One FUT Champions Cup? $200K prize fund. Winner pockets $22,000. And a shoutout to the Overwatch PS4 League tournament – making waves on consoles.
Major Tournaments on Consoles: What Games Are in Play?
FIFA takes the stage in one of the biggest console events – the Ultimate Team Championship. Prize pool? Sometimes a cool $400K. Another FIFA tourney, the Interactive World Cup, may have a slightly smaller prize, but it's still legit. FIFA rules the console esports scene, thanks to its slick controls. Joystick soccer? Way easier than mouse and keyboard. Control quirks pushed major FIFA esports events onto consoles.
Flip the coin – strategy and MOBA games are joystick nightmares. DOTA and Starcraft? A console player's worst dream. Imagine trying to compete in those games on consoles – almost mission impossible.
FIFA events aren't just global; countries run local championships too. Smaller prize money, but they still get their dose of fame.
Fighting games? Joystick heaven. Street Fighter, is the esports king. Pro Tour, organized by Capcom? Special joysticks, buttons, and triggers. Capcom tournaments with prize pools in the hundreds of thousands. In 2017, a $380,000 tourney went down, and ELEAGUE rocked with a $250,000 fund.
Don't sleep on Mortal Kombat, though. However, only small local gigs are held on modern consoles.
Final Thought
Esports on Xbox One and PlayStation? Alive and kicking. But let's face it – PC is the heavyweight champ here. More games, more tourneys, bigger prize money. Plus, no need to drop cash on a console – you can master Counter-Strike on a budget rig. Game on, gamers!
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