The Video Game Industry's Revenue Over Time in the U.S.

What We’re Showing

Total annual U.S. gaming industry sales from 2002 to 2024, with a breakdown of 2024's revenue by category.

The data comes from the Entertainment Software Association.

Key Takeaways

• U.S. gaming sales hit $59.3 billion in 2024, with 87% ($51.3B) coming from the games (software) themselves.
• The PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch generation saw game revenues more than double in the span of a decade, but since 2019 sales have shown little growth.
• Hardware and accessory spending make up only 13% of total industry sales, showing how software dominates revenue in the games industry.