Topic: hardware sales
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Why Sony Can't Ignore Xbox's Shooter Fans
Despite lagging in hardware sales, Xbox retains a powerful allure for publishers due to its fiercely dedicated community, particularly within the shooter genre, which demonstrates high engagement. Microsoft's strategy is pivoting to merge its console identity with PC, as the Xbox Series X|S under...
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Xbox Faces Significant Financial Challenges
Microsoft's Xbox consoles were notably absent from top Black Friday sales, with the PlayStation 5 dominating the market, indicating a significant retreat in the hardware marketplace. Microsoft appears to be shifting its strategy away from aggressive console sales and price promotions, instead foc...
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This Unexpected Device Outsold Every PS5 and Xbox in the US
The Nex Playground, a motion-controlled cube console, achieved the second-highest unit sales in the U.S. for a key holiday week, outselling every individual PS5 and Xbox Series X|S model, though combined sales of all PlayStation or Xbox variants remained higher overall. This success follows a sim...
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GTA 6 Delay: Will It Stall Next-Gen Consoles Too?
The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026 has sparked speculation that it could influence the launch timing of next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as blockbuster games drive hardware sales. Some analysts suggest console makers might extend the current generation to capitalize o...
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Switch 2 & Switch Updates: More Than Just Stability
The update introduces new visual icons on the HOME Menu to clearly distinguish between physical and digital game copies, with specific colors for the Switch 2 and original Switch. Significant GameChat improvements include preventing the console from entering sleep mode during active chats, disabl...
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Nintendo Patent Under Rare US Reexamination Order
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a rare reexamination of a Nintendo patent for a battle mechanic involving summoning secondary characters, indicating serious concerns about its validity. This reexamination was prompted by potential prior art from earlier patents, including one by Konami in 2002...
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Xbox Hardware Sales Drop 29% as Third-Party Games Thrive
Microsoft's gaming division saw a 2% revenue decline, driven by a sharp 29% drop in Xbox hardware sales, despite overall company revenue growth of 18% to $77.7 billion. Xbox content and services revenue grew 1%, supported by Xbox Game Pass subscriptions and strong third-party game performance, wh...
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Nintendo Switch 2 US Sales Already Surpassing Original Switch
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over two million units in the US since its June release, marking a 75% increase in sales compared to the original Switch during the same period after launch. It drove a 21% year-over-year increase in US gaming hardware revenue for July, becoming the month's best-sel...
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