US Xbox and PlayStation sales fall sharply amid price increases
US console sales have dropped in 2026, with Xbox hardware units down 33% and PlayStation units 25% lower compared to last year, reaching record lows. Analysts point to significant price hikes driven by component shortages, with buyers now paying a US record average of $529 for Xbox and $597 for PlayStation. August hardware sales fell 15%, marking the slowest August since 2013. Nintendo Switch 2 remains the best-seller despite a price hike.
- Xbox US hardware sales dropped 33% in 2026
- PlayStation hardware sales down 25% to lowest since 2013
- Nintendo Switch 2 leads 2026 sales despite higher price
- Average US console price hit all-time highs in 2026
- August 2026 marked weakest hardware sales since 2013
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