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US Console Market Hits Worst Crisis Since 1980s as Memory Shortage Skyrockets Prices
technology8 days ago

US Console Market Hits Worst Crisis Since 1980s as Memory Shortage Skyrockets Prices

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella reports that the US video game hardware market is in its most precarious state since the early 1980s. Year-to-date sales through August 2026 show a 33% drop for Xbox and a 25% decline for PlayStation. Average console prices have reached all-time highs, with Xbox averaging $529 and PlayStation $597, driven by a global shortage of RAM and SSD components. While Nintendo's Switch 2 leads in unit sales, the broader market faces severe price sensitivity and supply constraints.

via VGChartz|
#circana#memory-shortage#playstation
US Console Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Switch 2 Leads Amid Price Surges
technology10 days ago

US Console Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Switch 2 Leads Amid Price Surges

Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console in the US for August 2026, but overall hardware sales dropped 15% to 559,000 units, the lowest August total since 2013. Rising prices for memory and storage components have driven average console costs to record highs, causing unit sales for Xbox and PlayStation to fall significantly despite higher revenue per unit.

via My Nintendo News|
#circana#nintendo-switch-2#playstation-5
Ocarina of Time Remake Confirmed as Second Switch 2 Title to Support Docked VRR
gaming1 month ago

Ocarina of Time Remake Confirmed as Second Switch 2 Title to Support Docked VRR

The upcoming Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) when docked, becoming the second confirmed title to utilize this feature. This follows a recent system update that enabled docked VRR, initially supporting only the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. The game is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, and will also include HDR output, surround sound, and amiibo support.

via Nintendo Wire|
#gaming#nintendo#nintendo-switch-2
Next-Gen Console Sales Show Shift in Gaming Industry - March 2023.
gaming3 years ago

Next-Gen Console Sales Show Shift in Gaming Industry - March 2023.

In March 2023, the PlayStation 5 has sold 35.94 million units, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 21.35 million units, with the PS5 leading by 14.59 million units. The PS5 has a 62.7% market share, while the Xbox Series X|S has a 37.3% market share. The PS5 outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 8.88 million units in the last 12 months, and the gap grew in favor of the PS5 by 1.51 million units in the latest month.

via VGChartz|
#gaming#market-share#ps5
"2023 Gaming Sales and Surprises: Xbox and Steam Offerings"
gaming3 years ago

"2023 Gaming Sales and Surprises: Xbox and Steam Offerings"

In March 2023, the Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.35 million units in 29 months, while the Xbox One sold 20.40 million units in the same period. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 0.95 million units. The Xbox One crossed 30 million in month 46, 40 million in month 61, and 50 million in month 81. The Xbox One has sold 51.26 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 29.91 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

via VGChartz|
#gaming#sales-comparison#video-game-hardware
Sony's PlayStation Dominates Gaming Market with Strong Sales and Strategic Investments.
gaming3 years ago

Sony's PlayStation Dominates Gaming Market with Strong Sales and Strategic Investments.

In March 2023, the PS5 has sold 13.63 million units in the US, while the PS4 sold 13.50 million units in the same period. The PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 0.75 million units in the last 12 months, and the gap between the two consoles grew in favor of the PS5 by 0.34 million units in the latest month. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.13 million units, but it is still 21.32 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

via VGChartz|
#gaming#ps4#ps5