Nintendo Switch 2 Still Trending 45% Ahead of Switch 1 in U.S. Sales
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Key Points:
- Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game in the U.S. for February 2026 and the entire year so far, with Capcom reporting 6 million global sales, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise.
- Overall U.S. gaming spending saw minimal growth compared to last year, with total spending up just 1%, content spending flat, and accessories down 2%; hardware sales rose 22%, driven primarily by the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is outperforming its predecessor, trending 45% ahead in U.S. sales nine months after launch, despite declines in other consoles; the PS5 remains the leader in both dollar and unit sales.
- Content spending declined across most categories except
