Total consumer spending on games topped $60B in the US in 2025
Total consumer spending on video games in the US reached $60.7 billion in 2025, according to the Entertainment Software Association's 2026 Essential Facts report. This figure, sourced via Circana, comprises $52.3 billion for content, $5.4 billion for hardware, and $2.95 billion for accessories, nearly matching the record spending of 2021. The report also details player preferences for game attributes, purchase methods, and in-game content.
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