Video game hardware spending in the US was down 40 percent in May compared to 2023, numbers company Circana reports.
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S sales all saw “double-digit percentage declines year-on-year” comparing figures up to May.
“Projected US total spending on video game hardware, content and accessories fell six percent in May 2024 when compared to a year ago,” Piscatella said.
The game was a smash hit for Nintendo, and launched alongside a themed Switch OLED model.