The NDP group has released its latest reports today for the best-selling console and the best-selling games for February 2022. The two major takeaways from the report were that Nintendo Switch grabbed the top position in hardware consoles and Elden Ring grabbed the top spot on the list of the best-selling games.
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Nintendo Switch continues to dominate the sales chart
As per February 2022 US NPD, Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of February 2022. The second rank has been taken by Xbox and the 3rd one is most probably PlayStation.
With all the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions causing the chip shortage, manufacturing as many consoles as the companies would like remains a challenge.
Even after 2 years, it is next to impossible to get your hands on a next-gen console. Above all, as per the reports, consumer spending on hardware consoles and accessories fell 6% as compared to February 2021.
February 2022 US NPD THREAD – February 2022 consumer spending across video game hardware, content and accessories fell 6% when compared to a year ago, to $4.4B. Declines were experienced across all major categories of spend, with hardware showing the largest YoY % decline. pic.twitter.com/zoS5v6jN8Y
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 11, 2022
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Furthermore, as per the reports, “Video game hardware dollar sales fell 27% when compared to February 2021, to $295 million. Year-to-date dollar sales are 5% lower than a year ago, at $685 million. The hardware market remains in a supply constrained state.”
US NPD HW – Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of February 2022 in both units and dollars. Xbox Series ranked 2nd across both measures.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 11, 2022
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However, something worth noting here is that Nintendo Switch is proving to be one of the best decisions for the Japanese Company. Since its launch way back in 2017, the handheld device has never failed to be in the top charts in terms of sales. Where major companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft’s offerings suffered due to chip shortage issues, Switch stepped up to take the charge.
From new game releases to multiple big announcements, Nintendo continues to surprise its fans, with 2021 being a blockbuster hit for Nintendo Switch and it is showing no sign of slowing down in the near future.
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What’s your take on these latest reports? Also, do you think PlayStation can get back to the top spot despite the huge stock issue? Which is your favorite console? Let us know in the comment section below.
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