US Console Sales Hit 30-Year November Low Despite Switch 2 Success

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Even with the Nintendo Switch 2 selling over 10 million units globally, US console hardware sales in November 2025 fell to a 30-year low, moving only 1.6 million units across all platforms.

Total hardware spending dropped 27% from last year, hitting $695 million—the lowest since 2005.

Xbox sales plunged 70% YoY, marking an all-time November low.

Switch 2’s $449 launch price and lack of a holiday bundle may have tempered US consumer enthusiasm, while PS5 outsold Nintendo’s new console in the US.

Economics, tariffs, and rising DRAM costs may continue to impact console pricing and availability into 2026.