New video game products generated $964.1 million in sales at United States retailers in March, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. That is relatively flat from $968.4 million in spending during the same period in 2015. Hardware sales continue to decline in terms of currency because the average system is selling for less than it was in 2015. Gamers are instead shifting that budget into bumping up their spending on software and accessories.
Here are the numbers:
Hardware: $253.2 million in March 2016 (down 19 percent from $311.1 million)
Software: $425.8 million in March 2016 (up 8 percent from $395.4 million)
Accessories: $285.1 million in March 2016 (up 9 percent from $261.8 million)
Sony PR
Thank you to our fans and partners for making PlayStation 4 the top-selling console and software sales leader for the month of March, as well as the number-one console for fans of The Division, according to NPD. We are truly humbled by the success and look forward to delivering more amazing gaming experiences throughout 2016, including the launch of PlayStation VR this October.
Microsoft PR
In March, global hours spent gaming on Xbox One increased 89 percent compared to last year. Xbox Live engagement was driven by the greatest games lineup, including new titles released in March like Killer Instinct: Season 3 and Tom Clancys The Division. Killer Instinct: Season 3 has seen record engagement across Xbox One and Windows 10 since it launched on March 29, making March the best month ever for the franchise with more than 6 million unique players.Last week, on April 5, we launched Quantum Break to critical acclaim and it became the best-selling Xbox game around the world, and is now the biggest-selling new Microsoft Studios published IP this generation. We cant thank our fans enough for their continued support and were looking forward to bringing more unprecedented experiences on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Xbox Live later this year.
Modificata da Akai Life, 15 April 2016 - 08:20 AM.