| Metric | Minecraft | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $6,420–$38,700 | $3,780–$22,500 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $77K–$464K | $45.4K–$270K |
| Per long-form video | $674–$5,550 | $184–$1,470 |
| Subscribers | 23.3M | 17.3M |
| Est. monthly views | 157.3M | 59.9M |
| Shorts share of views | 86% | 93% |
| Videos | 1,560 | 28,615 |
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.17–$1.4 | $0.5–$4 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Minecraft gets about 157.3M views a month versus 59.9M for PlayStation. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- Different audiences: we used Other countries RPM ranges for Minecraft and United States for PlayStation. Ad prices vary a lot by country.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, Minecraft or PlayStation?
Minecraft earns an estimated $6,420–$38,700 a month from YouTube ads, about 1.7× PlayStation's estimated $3,780–$22,500.
How many subscribers do Minecraft and PlayStation have?
Minecraft has about 23.3M subscribers and PlayStation about 17.3M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →