nintendoswitch has officially been crowned the best-selling console in USA during 2022. Originally released in 2017, the Switch offers a huge selection of first-party and third-party games, including several hit indie titles.
It is likely that the mobility factor has also played an important role in purchasing decisions. Detaching the console from its base to play triple-A titles on the go has certainly helped attract buyers who have been reluctant in previous years.
The rankings come from Mat Piscatella, CEO and Gaming Industry Analyst at The NPD Group. NPD is the leading video game market research organization that has been measuring purchasing trends in the video game industry since 1995.
NPD data for 2022 shows that consumers collectively spent $56.6 billion on gaming software and hardware, representing a -5% decline in consumer spending compared to 2021.
NPD speculates that the data collectively represents an upward trend that should continue through 2023, as supply chain issues that have persisted since the Covid-19 pandemic are resolved.
Nintendo Switch has been the industry sales leader for units sold each year since its launch in 2017. The Switch has not only managed to emerge from 2022 as the overall sales leader, but also has the honor of selling the most units specifically. in the month of December, when shoppers buy gifts for the Christmas holidays.
The December sales ranking by console reflects the year-on-year trend, with Nintendo Switch leading the way, followed by PS5 and then Xbox Series X|S.
