PS5 and Xbox hit record-low U.S. sales amid console price hikes, Switch 2 emerges stronger
… In May 2026, PlayStation 5 average pricing increased by 33% versus a year ago to $672, with Xbox Series up 22% to $524.” According to Circana’s Matt Piscatella , overall spending on video game hardware has risen by 38% in 2026, to $249 million, largely due to the Nintendo Switch 2’s strong sales pe… …