Bloomberg:
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U.S. consumer spending on video game consoles fell sharply in November, with total hardware revenue around $695 million, down about 27 % from November 2024 — the worst November for console sales in roughly 20 years.
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This November performance was the lowest dollar total since 2005 and the lowest unit sales since 1995, indicating a very weak holiday kickoff month.
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All three major console makers — Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo — saw year-over-year declines in U.S. hardware sales in November.
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The PlayStation 5 ended up as the top-selling console in both units and dollars for November, ahead of the newer Nintendo Switch 2 and others, despite overall weak demand.
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Analysts noted that higher console prices (average around a record $439 per unit) and broader economic pressures likely discouraged purchases.
Edit, similar article but not behind paywall: https://www.gamefile.news/p/november-2025-console-sales-drop-black-ops-7
Last edited by ksv - on 18 December 2025
