US Market Grows Slightly in February 2024 Despite Hardware Weakness
In February 2024, sales of video games, hardware and accessories in the US grew slightly to just under 4.7 billion dollar. While sales of game consoles declined sharply, sales of accessories and mobile revenues increased. Helldivers II, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth and Skull and Bones were strong performers.
Projected total US spending on video game hardware, content and accessories grew two percent to 4.7 billion dollar, around 4,34 billion euros, compared to February 2023. Market research company Circana provided the data. Video game content revenues increased by five per cent year-on-year, driven by a 17 per cent increase in the mobile segment. However, spending on hardware decreased by 30 per cent, while spending on accessories increased by 25 per cent.