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Xbox Gaming Revenue Down 7 Percent Year-on-Year, Hardware Down 33 Percent
Microsoft's gaming division, operating as Xbox, reported a 7 percent year-on-year revenue decrease, with hardware sales plummeting by 33 percent. Content and services revenue also saw a 5 percent decline, attributed partly to a strong prior year with major first-party releases. New CEO Asha Sharma discussed focusing on performance and affordability for future hardware, acknowledging potential impacts from global memory shortages on next-generation console pricing and availability.
Japan: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream opens at 565,405 retail sales
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at the top of Japan's physical game sales charts with 565,405 units sold. The innovative action game Pragmata from Capcom also launched, selling 36,470 units on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch models were the best-selling hardware, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Nintendo Switch 2 Drives March Hardware Sales Up 69% to $500M
Nintendo's Switch 2 launch drove a 69% year-over-year increase in March hardware sales, reaching $500 million. The new console's success significantly boosted the overall market, while the PlayStation 5 also saw a modest 3% growth. This surge indicates strong consumer demand for portable gaming experiences and successful market expansion by Nintendo.
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US hardware sales saw a 69% increase in March 2026, driven by strong performance from the Nintendo Switch 2. In separate news, Behaviour Interactive has implemented further layoffs, citing decreased demand for mobile and casual games.
US: Nintendo Switch 2 was No.1 hardware in March 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the United States for March 2026, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. MLB: The Show 26 was the best-selling game of the month. Nintendo's digital sales figures were not included in the report.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales beat Sony's PS5 thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 reclaimed the top spot in US console sales for March 2026, driven by the release of Pokémon Pokopia. This marks a significant turnaround after the PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 in the preceding months. Despite earlier concerns about Western sales momentum, the Switch 2's year-to-date performance remains strong, with hardware spending seeing a substantial year-over-year increase.
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.
US Gaming Sales Data for March 2026 Shows Beasties Can't Beat Baseball
Circana's March 2026 US gaming sales data reveals MLB The Show 26 as the top-selling game for the month, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. Despite strong performances from other titles like WWE 2K26 and Marathon, baseball and wrestling games dominated the charts. The Nintendo Switch led hardware sales, with the PlayStation 5 in second place, while the Xbox Series X|S showed declining performance.
March 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US
US gaming hardware sales in March 2026 surged by 69% year-over-year to $500 million, primarily driven by the new Nintendo Switch model. The PlayStation 5 also saw a 3% increase in sales. The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console for both units and dollars in March and year-to-date.
These New Releases Gave Game Spending A Much-Needed Boost In March
US video game spending reached $5.3 billion in March, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by new releases like Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia. Hardware spending also saw a significant 69% jump, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading sales, followed by the PlayStation 5.
Japanese Charts: Combined PS5 Sales Can't Even Beat Switch Lite
Recent Japanese sales charts show the Nintendo Switch family of consoles outselling the PlayStation 5 significantly. Despite combined sales of all PlayStation 5 models not surpassing the Nintendo Switch Lite alone, the Switch 2 continues to be the most popular console. This trend suggests that recent PlayStation 5 price increases may be impacting sales.
Famitsu Sales: 4/6/26 – 4/12/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top seller, while Starfield for PlayStation 5 was the highest-selling new release. Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, followed by the Nintendo Switch family.
PS5 sales spike as players raced to beat global price rises
US spending on PlayStation 5 hardware saw a significant spike as consumers rushed to purchase consoles before global price increases took effect. Sony Interactive Entertainment cited economic pressures for the price hikes, which followed a period of declining PS5 unit sales despite overall financial growth.
PS5s flew off the shelves ahead of Sony’s ridiculous massive price hike ahead of GTA VI launch
Sony implemented a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5, adding at least $100 to its cost, shortly before the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Despite the hike, Sony experienced its best hardware sales of the year, indicating strong consumer demand prior to the price adjustment.
US PS5 Hardware Sales Hit a 2026 High Prior to Huge Price Increase
US PlayStation 5 hardware sales reached a 2026 high in the week ending April 4th, prior to a significant price increase that took effect on April 2nd. Sony cited rising material costs for the $200 price hike on the PS5 Digital Edition, which now costs $599.99.
PS5 Had Strongest Hardware Sales Week in the US in 2026 Ahead of Price Hikes
US sales of PlayStation 5 hardware reached their highest point of 2026 in the week ending April 4th, driven by impending price increases. This surge in hardware spending nearly doubled the previous year's figures for the same period. Sony implemented worldwide price hikes for its PlayStation hardware starting April 2nd, affecting the base PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal.
UKIE: UK games market reaches £8.7bn in 2025
The UK games market reached £8.7 billion in 2025, driven by digital software and hardware sales, including the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. While the mobile segment and game-related merchandise saw growth, the UK games industry experienced a significant decline in employment, with hundreds of companies cutting jobs.
PS5 Consoles Only Sold 13,539 Units in Japan Last Week, Nintendo Switch 2 Sold 59,543 Units
PlayStation 5 console sales in Japan have significantly declined, with only 13,539 units sold in the week ending April 5th, dwarfed by the Nintendo Switch's 59,543 units. This downturn follows recent price increases for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro in the Japanese market, making them more expensive than ever. Analysts speculate that Nintendo may also implement price hikes for the Switch 2 due to rising costs.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed 5 million units sold
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 5 million units in Japan since its June 2025 launch, significantly outpacing the PlayStation 5's sales in the same timeframe. The article also details this week's best-selling physical software and hardware sales figures for various consoles in Japan.
PS5 Price Hike Hits Japan Hard as PS5 Pro Sales Sink to Xbox Levels
Sony's recent price increase for the PlayStation 5 in Japan has led to a significant drop in sales for the standard and Pro models, with only 840 PS5 Pro consoles sold in the week ending April 5th. The cheaper, Japanese language-only PS5 Digital Edition, however, sold over 12,000 units, highlighting a market preference for affordability. This contrasts sharply with the Nintendo Switch's continued strong performance in the region.
