"Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 'drove the overall gain' for March 2026."
"The Switch 2 was the best-selling console platform in the US for units sold and dollars for March 2026 and the year so far, with the PS5 coming in second."
"For the year so far, total spending on gaming hardware reached $1.074 billion, which was up a significant 37% from $777 million during the same year-to-date period last year."
"In terms of game sales in April, MLB The Show 26 ranked No. 1, with Resident Evil Requiem remaining the No. 1 best-selling game for 2026 so far."
In March 2026, US gaming hardware sales rose by 69% year-over-year, totaling $500 million. The Switch 2 was the top-selling console, outperforming the original Switch by 12% in its first 10 months. Total gaming hardware spending for the year reached $1.074 billion, a 37% increase from the previous year. The PS5 also saw a 3% increase in sales. April data will reveal further trends, with MLB The Show 26 leading game sales in April 2026, and Resident Evil Requiem as the top game for the year so far.
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