June 13th 2024.
In the ever-changing world of video games, one thing remains constant: the PS5 reigns supreme as the best-selling console in the UK. However, this month's sales report shows a decline in overall game console sales, with new titles V Rising and Paper Mario making their debut on the top 10 chart.
This downward trend in console sales has been ongoing for the year 2024, and it seems like things will remain relatively quiet for the industry in the coming months. Sony predicts a decrease in PS5 sales due to a lack of major franchise titles, and Nintendo's successor to the Switch won't be released until 2025.
As expected, the latest sales results for May in the UK reflect this trend. According to Gamesindustry.biz, there were about 65,000 game consoles sold, a 10% drop from April and a 33% decline from the same month last year. One contributing factor to this significant decline is the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which boosted Switch sales in May 2023.
When breaking down sales by individual platform, the PS5 is still leading the pack, but with a 13% decrease from April. The Nintendo Switch takes second place, with a 9% decrease, followed by the Xbox Series X/S with a 9% decrease as well.
On the software side, V Rising, a vampire survival game, claimed the number one spot in May after its release on PC. Its recent launch on the PS5 may keep it on the charts for next month as well. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut also made a comeback at number six after its PC release, making it PlayStation's second biggest PC release after Helldivers 2. More PlayStation games are set to come to PC in the future, including God of War Ragnarök and Until Dawn.
The only other new entry on the top 10 chart was Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, which debuted at number eight. However, digital sales of Nintendo titles are not included in the chart, so it's likely that it sold even better than these figures show.
Overall, May was a slow month for the gaming industry, with only 1.85 million games sold, a 21% decrease from the same time last year. And with a lack of major releases in the upcoming months, it seems like this downward trend will continue over the summer. However, there is some excitement on the horizon with the release of a new white digital Xbox Series X later this year and rumors of Sony's PS5 Pro being announced soon.
But even with these new consoles on the horizon, it's unlikely that they will have a significant impact on sales. It seems like everyone is eagerly anticipating the release of GTA 6, even Microsoft and Sony. Despite the sales decline, there is a silver lining for PlayStation, as the PS5 is the most profitable console ever for Sony.
In conclusion, the PS5 continues to dominate the UK gaming market, but overall, console sales are decreasing. It's a slow period for the industry, but with new hardware and highly anticipated releases on the horizon, we can expect things to pick up in the future. Keep an eye on our website for all the latest gaming news and releases, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and leave us a comment below.
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