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Nintendo Considers the $65 Video Game
Nintendo is currently experimenting with a $65 price point for select video game releases, marking a departure from the industry-standard pricing tiers of $60, $70, and $80.
- Nintendo is testing a $65 price point for select Switch 2 titles, positioning it as a middle-ground tier between the industry-standard $60 and $70 price points.
- The $65 pricing strategy is currently being applied to enhanced re-releases of legacy titles, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, which feature technical upgrades rather than significant new content.
- This move represents a shift toward a variable pricing model that evaluates software value based on gameplay depth and repeatability rather than rigid industry-wide structures.
Game FileFeb 2026
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PS5 Edges Ahead of Xbox Series X and S and F1 22 Holds Pole Position: UK Monthly Charts
The UK video game market experienced a contraction in July 2022, with both hardware and software sales declining compared to previous periods.
- The UK gaming market continued its decline in July 2022, with console sales dropping 16% month-on-month (to 104,000 units) and year-to-date sales down 38%. Video game sales (physical and digital) also fell 32% compared to June 2022 and 17% year-on-year, totaling 1.79 million units.
- Despite the overall market decline, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) saw the smallest sales drop (14%) among major consoles in July, making it the UK's second most popular console of 2022, just behind the Nintendo Switch. PS5 and Xbox Series X sales are still constrained by stock shortages.
- The success of the Horizon: Forbidden West bundle significantly boosted PS5 sales, accounting for 50% of PS5 hardware sales between May and July. This bundle also drove accessory sales, with the DualSense Wireless Controller (White and Black) leading the category.
GamesIndustry.bizAug 2022
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US Gaming Industry: July 2022 Market Performance
The United States gaming industry experienced a 9% year-over-year decline in total revenue during July 2022, reaching $4.2 billion.
- US video game revenue in July fell by 9% year-over-year to $4.2 billion, according to NPD data.
- Video game software sales experienced a 10% year-over-year decline, totaling $3.7 billion.
- Hardware spending increased by 12% year-over-year to $362 million, with the PlayStation 5 leading in spending and the Nintendo Switch selling the most units.
GamesIndustry.bizAug 2022