Video Game sales was at its peak in June. It hits the record of $1.2 billion in June, which was 26% higher from the same month, last year. The sudden boost in sales is due to the pandemic. COVID-19 shutdown gives plenty of free time to millions of people, as it results in an increase in sales of game accessories, game software & hardware. This was mostly spent for a month since June 2009.
GAME CARDS AND ACCESSORIES
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Accessories & game cards sales take this to record-breaking hit, with an increase of 29% from last year. This hit a record, with $417 million spendings. Also, video game software sales increased dramatically by 49% reaching $570 million. However, hardware sales decline in June, year over year by 17% to $191 million.
BEST SELLING GAMES
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With the launch in midway through the month, The Last of Us: Part II was the bestselling game for the month of June. With strong sales, it became the 3rd bestselling game of the year. A lot of games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Animal Crossing: New Horizon & Grand Theft Auto V book their own spots as top games of the year. With acquiring slot of 2nd, 3rd & 4th respectively.
BEST SELLING CONSOLE
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Bestselling hardware platform of June was Nintendo Switch, both in units and dollar sales. According to repost by NPD group, overall game spending of this year reaches $ 6.6 billion, in just first 6 months. There is a lot more for this year as Sony PlayStation 5 & Microsoft Xbox Series X are yet to launch.