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US Video Game Sales Decline Despite Xbox Growth

UFC 6, Meccha Chameleon, and 007 First Light are projected to be the best-selling games of the month. Total video game sales in the US fell by a fifth year-on-year, with hardware sales down 62%.

US Video Game Sales Decline Despite Xbox Growth

UFC 6, Meccha Chameleon, and 007 First Light are projected to be the best-selling games of the month. Total video game sales in the US fell by a fifth year-on-year, with hardware sales down 62%.

Total video game sales in the US fell by a fifth year-on-year, with total projected video game sales estimated to have dropped from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion between June 2025 and June 2026. Revenue is down across all segments - hardware (-62%), software (-12%), and accessories (-21%) - with hardware sales experiencing the most significant decline. PlayStation 5 spending decreased by 19% while Xbox Series sales more than doubled. Despite these fluctuations, total sales across hardware and software are relatively stable year-over-year, showing a slight 1% drop. EA's UFC 6 claimed the top spot on the best-selling video game chart in June, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light.

007 First Light, which topped the chart in May, slipped to third place in June, with Star Fox entering at number four. The top 10 best-selling games from May 31 to July 4, 2026, according to Circana data, include a mix of new releases and established titles.

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