Video game hardware spending fell 23% when compared to a year ago, to $327 million. All current generation consoles experienced a double-digit percentage decline in dollar sales when compared to a year ago.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) November 15, 2023
PlayStation 5 was the best-selling hardware platform in both unit and dollar sales during October 2023. Xbox Series ranked 2nd in dollar sales, while Switch was #2 in units. Year-to-date hardware spending was 6% higher when compared to the same period in 2022, at $4.0 billion.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) November 15, 2023
October 2023 accessories spending fell 2% when compared to a year ago, to $147 million. The PS5 Dual Sense Wireless Controller Midnight Black was the month’s best-selling accessory in consumer spending.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) November 15, 2023
YTD ending October 2023 Top 20 Best-Selling Premium Games - U.S. (Dollar Sales, Excludes add-on content) pic.twitter.com/gp1BpSccpa
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) November 15, 2023
What say you fellow SW friends! Are you surprised by these results? I know I am, as I can't believe the 9th Gen Switch is still selling so well. It's the energizer bunny! It looks like all the systems are down though compared to a year ago :(
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