July 9th 2024.
The latest sales charts in the US are showing some interesting shifts in the world of video games. In a time where not much sales data was shared publicly, we now have a monthly chart that provides a much clearer picture of which games and consoles are performing well, both digitally and physically.
Despite May being a relatively quiet month for new releases, Ghost Of Tsushima managed to climb from number 71 on the charts all the way to the top spot thanks to its PC version release. It's a significant achievement for the game and shows the impact of expanding to different platforms.
Console sales have also seen a decline in May, but the PlayStation 5 continues to dominate as the best-selling console. In fact, it is even outpacing the PlayStation 4 at the same point in its life cycle. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X/S is still lagging behind the seven-year-old Nintendo Switch, with its sales falling behind those of the Xbox One.
In terms of overall video game hardware spending, May saw a huge 40% decrease compared to 2023, and the year as a whole has seen a 30% decline. However, the PlayStation 5 is still tracking 8% ahead of the PlayStation 4 in its first 43 months on sale. The Xbox Series X/S, on the other hand, is 13% behind the Xbox One and slightly behind the Xbox 360.
Looking at the top 20 best-selling premium games in May 2024, Ghost Of Tsushima takes the top spot followed closely by the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It's worth noting that Nintendo does not report its digital sales, so Paper Mario's number two position is solely based on physical sales. However, according to Mat Piscatella from NPD, Ghost Of Tsushima was only slightly ahead of Paper Mario, so it's safe to assume that it would have taken the top spot if digital sales were included.
It's interesting to see that Xbox is struggling in its biggest market, the US, and is now exploring other avenues to sell its games. This includes releasing more multi-platform titles and supporting alternative hardware like the Amazon Fire Stick. On the other hand, the success of first-party PlayStation games on PC, such as Helldivers 2, will likely encourage more releases on the platform.
Fans of Ghost Of Tsushima may be eagerly waiting for a sequel, and while job ads have hinted at its development, Sony has yet to officially announce it. In the meantime, other games like Homeworld 3 and F1 24 have made their mark on the charts, debuting at number 14 and number 18, respectively.
Overall, it's clear that the US gaming market is constantly evolving, and it will be interesting to see how the sales charts continue to change in the months and years to come. If you want to stay up to date with all the latest gaming news and releases, be sure to follow us on Twitter, sign up for our newsletter, and submit your own features and letters through our website.
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