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US Video Game Spending Increases on Software Strength Despite Console Slump

Sony’s PlayStation 5 emerged as the lone hardware winner in May demonstrating a sharp split in platform performance

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Overview

  • US consumers spent $4.05 billion on video games, hardware and accessories in May 2025, a 1% increase from May 2024.
  • Software spending climbed 2% to $3.72 billion; hardware and accessory sales fell 13% and 6%, respectively.
  • Elden Ring: Nightreign topped paid game charts across PC, PlayStation and Xbox in May.
  • PlayStation 5 dollar sales rose 3%, securing the top console spot; Xbox Series spending fell 30%.
  • Nintendo Switch sales plunged 44% ahead of the Switch 2’s June 5 release.