NPD: The US Gaming Market revenue declined in August 2022
The performance is better than in 2020.
The US users spent $4.1B on games in August 2022. It’s 5% lower than a year before. However, there is a slight growth compared to 2020.
Software spending dropped by 6% ($3.6B). Contrary, hardware sales are up by 14% ($375M).
The hardware sales increase is connected with a better supply situation. PS5 became the best console in August 2022 in the US regarding both unit and dollar sales.
Mobile games revenue in August 2022 in the US fell by 10%. iOS was almost okay with a 1.2% drop, but Google Play revenues collapsed by 22%.
Accessories sales fell by 18% to $138M.
Madden NFL 23 was the top-seller in the US in August 2022; Saints Row was second despite the controversial reviews; the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man was third.