# Console Tycoon — Console empire awaits you!

> Build and manage a video game console empire from 1980 onwards. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleksii Cherneha.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleksii Cherneha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385577456)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 111 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews.md

## What is Console Tycoon?

Console Tycoon is an exciting simulator where you can build your own gaming console empire!

Your journey begins in 1980, when the video game industry is just starting to take off. Design and launch home consoles, portable devices, gamepads, and VR headsets, creating them from the design phase to technical specifications in a unique editor with over 10,000 features!


Game Features:

Console Creation: Develop your unique gaming devices. From the exterior design to choosing technical specifications—you control every aspect. Get feedback from customers and aim for high ratings to boost your console sales!

Historical Mode: Dive into the realistic evolution of the gaming industry. All console features and capabilities match their time—online gaming will only appear when the internet becomes a daily reality for gamers.

Research and Development: Explore new technologies and features to stay ahead of the competition. Complete work contracts and sign exclusive deals with legendary game developers.

Marketing and Promotion: Promote your consoles, create advertising campaigns, and gain recognition from players worldwide.

Office Management: Start with a small office and grow! Upgrade your workspace, hire, and train employees to boost your team’s productivity and creativity.

Own Online Store: Create your game store and earn additional income by selling content.

And Much More: Expand your company, make strategic decisions, and build the most powerful gaming empire in the world!

Show everyone that you have what it takes to become a leader in the gaming industry with Console Tycoon! Grow your business, explore new technologies, and create legendary consoles that will change the gaming world!

## Key features

- Design and launch home consoles, portables, and VR headsets
- Realistic historical evolution of the gaming industry
- Research new technologies and features
- Marketing and promotion campaigns
- Office and employee management
- Create and manage an online game store

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sandbox Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Research Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Research Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Research Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| $100M to Budget | $1.99 | one-time |
| $300M to Budget | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| $1B to Budget | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Console Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Worth it
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Finally
- 👍 Man this is cool
- 👍 Good game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Fix bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain research points
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Glitch

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game restarted and lost progress
- Unable to name controllers
- Text changing to another language
- Cybersecurity office issue
- Handheld game size glitch

**Most requested features**

- Create our own OS and processors
- Sandbox mode
- Year changer
- Online competition

## Recent user reviews (10 of 120)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Пожелания к игре

*2026-06-19*

Игра отличная, но немного минусов. Первое это то что бывает почти постоянный дефицит науки, качаешь одну важную функцию, появляется новая, но не хватает на вкачку. Второе это что то сильно лагает на 26 iOS, играл на 10 XS Max лагов не было, как перешел на 12 про Макс, так он лагает будто играю на калькуляторе, а когда заряд 20 и менее процентов, то считай что ты даже что либо вкачать или сделать не сможешь от лага в несколько фпс. Я бы хотел чтобы разработчики сделали оптимизацию под 26 iOS, а также чтобы добавили разработку своих компонентов как процессор, так и ГПУ. Надеюсь разработчики читают еще комментарии и что они добавят это в следующее обновление, если они конечно еще обновляют ее. Очень хотелось бы верить в это.

### 5/5 — Игра просто супер

*2026-06-15*

Не понимаю почему у игры мало отзывов ведь она просто суперская , в дорогах можно играть и не скучать тк игра без интернета

### 1/5 — Strong bones within a mannequin.

*2026-05-30*

I love games like this. Tycoon and automation games mixed with the multifaceted nature of the act of game development is right up my alley. Obviously I knew this would, essentially, be a clone Game Dev Story/Tycoon; I’m fine with that. 

What I’ve found irritating after 20+ hours of play is the blatant use of AI generated assets, shallow systems regarding the actual development of the games and consoles, and the phoned in AI generated office spaces. The interview portions are especially embarrassing. Like I wouldn’t tell someone I’ve played this game. Only reason I’ve played this long is, again, because this specific gameplay loop has been done before — better — by other games that I’ve genuinely enjoyed. 

This game feels like a hollow Skinner box. But if you want a tappy game that’ll scratch the tycoon itch, this game does manage to pull it off despite it having the depth of a puddle. If there were some love put into creating an actual art style and animations for it, it’d be ten times more enjoyable. As is, it feels like I typed “make Game Dev Tycoon but for consoles” into ChatGPT and this is what it coded for me. 

Plus side: verrrrrry few ad breaks and I really respect that they aren’t egregiously long interactive rage bait ads either. Huge win for a free game. 

I really would love to see this dev try harder to establish some kinda art style because they have a fine mind for systems and gameplay loops.

### 5/5 — Это интересно

*2026-04-08, version 1.3.3*

Очень Крутая игра часто зависаю в ней

### 4/5 — Just a little note

*2026-03-18, version 1.3.3*

The game is very fun but i do have one problem that you cant evolve stuff early and always have to be the second company to do it. I would like if somehow you could unlock stuff earlier but it’d be more research costly. Also, i wish customers reviews would help exsplain whats wrong a bit more since, ive gotten many like 3 star reviews and they allways say “ it wasnt good” or somthin like that. And i have only found a single review that was under 5 stars that actaully told me why it was bad. And one last thing, it should be a little bit easier to get in the top sales as i can lisence like 3 games and create 10 games all averaging 8/10, but ill still only have like 1/2-4 as much sales as the top console after like 2-3 years. And past that point to continue making a console more popular just feels wrong as they become very outdates. Finally, please organise the upgrades by console, hand console, headset, and games because, they get anoying to try to find what is the upgrades for what your looking for. Also, Im currently at year 1997-1998.

### 4/5 — Good game but could have more features

*2026-03-02*

I love this game and I just got sandbox mode and it’s been way easier to get the parts for the games but they should add more console shells and make it so you can change the starting year instead of it being hardlocked to 1980, and make it so you could add extras on to the console in the packaging like headphones subscriptions and or free games to come with the console and or a camera accessories and making when making a vr you could choose the option to include it in the console packaging

### 4/5 — Слишком душно

*2026-02-27*

Максимально душное исследование. Во всех подобных играх есть проблема, исследований всегда не хватает. В отзывах на продукт жалуются на одно, ты вкачал, теперь жалуются на другое. Максимально душная и ужасная система, бесит во всех таких играх.

### 3/5 — Turn off ads (post in-game purchase)

*2026-02-22, version 1.3.3*

Turn off the ads after an in game payment is made. I started a new game to speed run, and I’m getting ads every 2 minutes. This is wild.

### 4/5 — Love the game but its unfair

*2026-02-16, version 1.3.3*

Why is the NES still selling millions a year but I can’t sell my stuff after 5

### 5/5 — Change the year 1980 to 1995 please

*2026-02-07, version 1.3.3*

Read the TITLE

## Frequently asked questions about Console Tycoon

### What is Console Tycoon?

Console Tycoon is a simulation game where players build and manage their own video game console empire. You start in 1980 and progress through the historical evolution of the gaming industry, designing consoles, managing research, marketing, and sales.

### What kind of consoles can I create?

You can design and launch a wide range of gaming devices, including home consoles, portable devices, gamepads, and VR headsets. The game features a unique editor with over 10,000 features to customize every aspect of your creations.

### How does the historical mode work?

The historical mode accurately reflects the evolution of the gaming industry. Console features and capabilities are tied to their respective time periods, meaning online gaming will only become available as the internet becomes a common reality for gamers.

### How do I make money in Console Tycoon?

You can earn money by selling your designed consoles, completing work contracts, signing deals with game developers, and by creating and managing your own online game store to sell content directly to players.

### Is Console Tycoon free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These can be used to enhance gameplay or speed up progress within the simulation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2025-08-06

- Reduced research prices;
- Added realistic prices for devices;
- Reduced complexity of signing contracts;
- Fixed many critical errors;
- Fixed visual errors;
And much more!

### 1.3.1 — 2025-07-03

Added awards:
- Best Home Console of the Year;
- Best Portable Console of the Year;
- Best VR Console of the Year;
- Best Game of the Year;
- Best Company of the Year.

### 1.3.0 — 2025-05-20

Added awards:
- Best Home Console of the Year;
- Best Portable Console of the Year;
- Best VR Console of the Year;
- Best Game of the Year;
- Best Company of the Year.

### 1.2.5 — 2025-03-22

Console Tycoon — Update 1.2.5:
- Fixed bugs in the game editor;
- Fixed bugs in the gamepad editor;
- Fixed bugs in the VR console editor and much more.

### 1.2.4 — 2025-03-20

Console Tycoon — Update 1.2.4:
- Fixed bugs in the game editor;
- Fixed bugs in the gamepad editor;
- Fixed bugs in the VR console editor and much more.

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