Consumer spending on video games surges in April in US | Gaming News

Consumer spending on video games surges in April in US

The first quarter saw record sales driven by digital content spend across console, mobile and PC gaming platforms, according to The NPD Group.

By:IANS
| Updated on: Aug 20 2022, 20:59 IST
Hardware sales were led by Nintendo Switch again.
Hardware sales were led by Nintendo Switch again. (REUTERS)
Hardware sales were led by Nintendo Switch again.
Hardware sales were led by Nintendo Switch again. (REUTERS)

Consumer spending in US on video games surged further in April, touching $1.5 billion and making a new record for the month as people stayed home.

Video games sales rose 73 per cent overall from April last year, according to market research firm The NPD Group.

"The year-to-date sales of the Switch are the highest of any platform in US history, topping the run of the Nintendo Wii in January-April 2009," said games industry analyst Mat Piscatella.

Games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare topped by the debut of Final Fantasy VII: Remake which became third best overall this year.

In the January-March quarter, the overall total spending on video gaming reached a record $10.86 billion.

Nintendo Switch devices had an especially good sales quarter, helping push hardware sales up 2 per cent over a year ago to $773 million.

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Overall total industry consumer spending on video gaming saw an increase of 9 per cent, compared to the same time period last year.

"Video Games have brought comfort and connection to millions during this challenging time," said Piscatella.

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First Published Date: 23 May, 18:21 IST
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