US video game spending rose 3% in January, driven by $596m from subscription services | US Monthly Charts
US video game spending increased by 3% to $4.3 billion in January 2026, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware revenue saw a 16% increase, though console sales declined year-on-year, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S experiencing notable drops. Top-selling games included Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and NBA 2K26, while Final Fantasy 7: Remake saw a significant surge in sales following its multi-platform release.
Games Industry
- Entities
- Microsoft
- Activision
- Black Ops 7
- Fallout 4
- Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Hardware Revenue
- Nintendo Switch
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Mobile Games
- Madden NFL 26
- Video Game Spending
- Battlefield 6
- NBA 2K25
- Subscription Services
- PlayStation 5
- Scopely
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