"Xbox Backwards Compatibility Boosts Classic Call of Duty Sales, Dominates UK Charts"
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Classic Call of Duty games, including Black Ops 2 and Modern Warfare 2, experienced a surge in sales in the UK after matchmaking issues on Xbox platforms were resolved. These titles ranked among the top-selling games in July, with FIFA 23 taking the No.1 spot. Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 also performed well, thanks to digital discounts. The PS5 remained the best-selling console, with sales up 68% compared to the same period last year, while Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S sales saw declines.
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