JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nintendo Switch 2 Led US Game Hardware in December, Circana Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Savov, Vlad 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Nintendo Co.'s strong performance in the US market, particularly with its Switch 2 console, which was the best-selling video game hardware in both December and the full year of 2025, according to market tracker Circana. This success helped counteract declines among competitors and contributed to a 9% increase in overall industry hardware spending, despite a dip in November due to rising prices. The Switch 2's unit sales outpaced Sony's PlayStation 4 by 35% after seven months, and Nintendo also had several top-selling games in December. The broader US gaming market saw minimal growth, with a shift towards subscription services for software, while Epic Games Inc.'s Fortnite and Roblox Inc.'s Roblox remained significant players in user engagement and retail spending, respectively. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191075501
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