PS5 Beats Switch 2's US Dollar Sales in Aftermath of Physical Disc Backlash

Key Points:

• The PS5 has surpassed Nintendo's Switch 2 in dollar sales in the US for the first time in a while, despite the Switch 2 selling more units overall, due to the higher average selling price of Sony’s consoles.
• This shift occurred during the period from July 5 to August 1, shortly after Sony announced it would stop manufacturing physical game discs, a move that has not negatively impacted sales according to the company.
• Overall console unit sales fell 39% year-over-year, reflecting economic challenges and high hardware prices, but digital sales remain strong, with the digital-only PS5 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 being the top-selling game for the period.
• The top-selling games in the US for July 2026 include Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, EA Sports College Football 27, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, while year-to-date top sellers feature Resident Evil: Requiem and 007 First Light among others.
• Sony’s ability to compete closely with the newer Switch 2 in revenue despite unit sales lagging suggests a positive market response to its digital-only strategy amid ongoing platform protests.