- Nintendo Switch 2 ends its first full year in the U.S. at 5.9 million units sold, making it the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. since tracking began in 1995.
- In May 2026, Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform in the U.S., with 307,005 units sold.
- PS5 sales hit a record low, dropping 58% from last May, reaching their lowest total for that month since 2000.
- Xbox sales also reached their lowest ever recorded figures for May, dropping 12% year on year.
- The average new console price has increased by 14% from last May, now at $502.
- US hardware spending rose 38% year on year in May, totaling $249 million, largely due to the Switch 2.
- Overall US video game spending in May increased by 3% year on year, reaching $4.2 billion.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has solidified its position as the best-selling console in the U.S. for May 2026, with 5.9 million units sold in its first year. This makes it the second fastest-selling video game system in U.S. history, trailing only the Game Boy Advance's 6.5 million units.1234
In May alone, the Switch 2 sold 307,005 units, significantly outperforming the PlayStation 5, which sold 113,353 units, marking a 58% year-on-year decline and its lowest sales for May since 2000. Xbox also faced challenges, recording its lowest May sales ever, down 12% from the previous year.
The average price of new consoles has risen by 14% to $502, with the PS5 Pro now priced at $900. Despite these price hikes, overall U.S. hardware spending increased by 38% year-on-year to $249 million, largely driven by the Switch 2's success.910
Year-to-date, the Switch 2 has sold 1.78 million units, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S lag behind at 1.21 million and 0.44 million units, respectively. The gaming market overall saw a 3% increase in spending, reaching $4.2 billion in May 2026.11
“The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the best-selling console in the Americas for May 2026, selling 307,005 units. In contrast, PS5 and Xbox sales have reached their lowest figures in years, with PS5 sales down 58% year on year.”
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