Console sales plummet to 30-year low in UK and US
November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?
November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?
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US video game console sales plummet to a 30-year November low. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tops charts but faces a steep decline, while Battlefield 6 leads 2025 sales. Full analysis inside.
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