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U.S. video game sales in August hit a record $4.4 billion, proving that the bump in gaming seen during the pandemic last year wasn't a passing trend.
The details: It was a huge month for hardware, which the NPD Group reports hit $329 million, the best August sales number since 2008.
- The Nintendo Switch continues to outshine competitors Microsoft and Sony, as it maintained sales highs last month. The console was the best-selling hardware in August and for the year to date.
- The PlayStation 5 is leading in terms of actual dollar sales, however, and remains the company's fastest-selling platform.
By the numbers: Consumer spending for hardware, content and accessories rose 7% since the same period last year.
- Year-to-date hardware is up 49% since 2020.
Yes, but: Consoles remain hard to get for most people — and we're still early into the life-cycle of the current console generation.
And the best-selling August game goes to ... "Madden NFL 22."