Mat Piscatella, executive director and advisor for the NPD video game industry, presented the latest game sales from the United States and last month gamers spent $ 4.4 billion on gaming (consoles, hardware, games) – a 6% lower result than the same month last year.
“February 2022 US NPD TOPIC – February 2022, consumer spending on video game hardware, content and accessories decreased 6% from the previous year to $ 4.4 billion. All the major spending categories declined, with equipment showing the largest% year-on-year decline. “
February 2022 US NPD THREAD – February 2022 consumer spending across video game hardware, content and accessories fell 6% when compared to a year ago, to $4.4B. Declines were experienced across all major categories of spend, with hardware showing the largest YoY % decline. pic.twitter.com/zoS5v6jN8Y
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 11, 2022
The Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling platform (in terms of units and dollars), but what’s worth noting – the Xbox Series took second place in both categories. However, taking into account January as well, the PS5 is the leader in earned dollars, and the Switch is the leader in copies.
Elden Ring debuted as the best-selling game in February and all of 2022, and considering the last 12 months, only Call of Duty Vanguard had a better start.
Horizon Forbidden West took second place overall, but it is also the most-bought item on PS5 – the adventure set a new sales record for this device.
It is definitely worth paying attention to the aspect of the premiere, because Dying Light 2 debuted at the very beginning of the month (04/02), Horizon Forbidden West in mid-February (18/02), and Elden Ring just before the end of the month (02/25) – even in this situation it is demanding From Software’s game had the best start.
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