Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 Pandemic days when everything was out of stock
US gaming hardware spending in July saw a significant 29 percent drop compared to last year, nearing 2020 pandemic levels due to high prices despite ample availability. Physical software sales also hit an all-time low since 1995, with PlayStation and Nintendo leading sales percentages. Only the gaming subscription category saw growth.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Platform: PlayStation 4
- Topic: Gaming Hardware Sales
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Game: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced
- Game: EA SPORTS College Football 26
- Topic: Video Game Subscriptions
- Game: Splatoon Raiders
- Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Game: Halo: Campaign Evolve
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Topic: Physical Software Sales
- Platform: PC
- Company: Nintendo
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