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.
