US hardware sales rose 69% in March 2026 following strong Switch 2 performance | US Monthly Charts
Total US consumer spending on video games increased by 12% to $5.3 billion in March 2026, driven by a 69% surge in hardware sales to $500 million, largely due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance. The Switch 2 led unit and dollar sales, surpassing the original Switch's performance. Console content spending also grew significantly, boosted by digital premium downloads and new releases.
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- Game: Helldivers 2
- Game: Minecraft
- Game: Pokémon Legends: ZA
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Game: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Game: Ghost of Yotei
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Pokémon Pokopia
- Topic: Consumer Spending
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- Game: Resident Evil Requiem
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- Game: Battlefield 6
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