Gaming Hardware Spending in US for July 2026 Was The Lowest Since 2020, Says Analyst
US gaming hardware spending in July 2026 reached its lowest point since 2020, falling 29% year-on-year to $282 million, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This downturn affected all platforms, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch sales declining, exacerbated by a 16% increase in average hardware prices due to component shortages. Despite overall declines, the Nintendo Switch 2 led in unit sales, while Resident Evil Requiem topped software charts.
- Entities
- Topic: Component Shortage
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Company: Pearl Abyss
- Game: 007 First Light
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Resident Evil Requiem
- Topic: Market Trends
- Topic: Gaming Hardware Spending
- Person: Mat Piscatella
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Platform: Xbox Series S
- Company: Circana
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