https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/circana-nintendo-switch-2-helped-us-physical-game-spending-increase-year-on-year-for-first-time-since-2009Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/circana-nintendo-switch-2-helped-us-physical-game-spending-increase-year-on-year-for-first-time-since-2009https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/circana-nintendo-switch-2-helped-us-physical-game-spending-increase-year-on-year-for-first-time-since-2009#u27857Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:06:04 +0000The Nintendo Switch 2 has contributed to the first year-on-year increase in US physical game spending since 2009. This growth is accompanied by significant declines in PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales. The Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling hardware in US history after its first 12 months.What's confirmed:The Nintendo Switch 2 has fueled the first year-on-year rise in US physical game spending since 2009.The Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling hardware in US history after its first 12 months.This growth occurs as PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales face significant declines. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/circana-nintendo-switch-2-helped-us-physical-game-spending-increase-year-on-year-for-first-time-since-2009https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/circana-nintendo-switch-2-helped-us-physical-game-spending-increase-year-on-year-for-first-time-since-2009#u20404Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:49 +0000The Nintendo Switch 2 has fueled the first year-on-year rise in US physical game spending since 2009. The console is the second fastest-selling hardware in US history after its first 12 months. This growth occurs as PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales face significant declines.What's confirmed:US physical game spending grew 3% to $1.6 billion in the year ending May 2026.The Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US tracker history.The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in the US during its first 12 months.Only the Game Boy Advance exceeds the Switch 2&#039