Mar 2026 USA Sales: Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Finally Beats 5-Year-Old PS5
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Key Points:
- In March, the PS5 saw a 3% year-over-year sales increase but was outsold by Nintendo's Switch 2 in both units and revenue, ending its winning streak from January and February in the US market.
- PS5 prices increased on April 2nd, hitting a 2026 high prior to the hike as consumers rushed to buy before the increase, though the rest of the year is expected to be challenging without major promotions or releases.
- Pokémon Pokopia contributed to Switch 2's strong sales, despite modest chart placement due to Nintendo withholding digital sales data.
- Sony-published games MLB The Show 26 and Marathon performed exceptionally well, with MLB The Show 26 achieving the second highest franchise sales total and ranking as the second best-selling game of 2026 in the US.
- Overall industry spending rose 12% year-over-year, indicating growth despite economic challenges, with top-selling software including Resident Evil Requiem, WWE 2K26, and Pokémon Pokopia among others.
