US video game consumer spending predicted to reach $62.8bn in 2026
in newsletterGamesIndustry.biz · 2026-02-17 · 2 min read · top_stories
US video game consumer spending is projected to reach $62.8 billion in 2026, a 3% increase from 2025, according to Circana. Growth is driven by Switch 2 sales momentum and Grand Theft Auto 6's launch, though component cost pressures could dampen hardware sales. The forecast would surpass 2021's all-time high of $61.7 billion.
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