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The Virtual Boy sold 496,000 units in the US, with popular titles like Wario Land, Red Alarm, and Teleroboxer. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in 2026, requiring a Virtual Boy accessory to play.
In June 2025, the US saw a record-breaking month for video game subscription spending, driven by the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 which sold 1.6 million units, and total gaming expenditure reaching $5.7 billion, up 22% year-over-year. Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass hit new highs, and top-selling games included Elden Ring Nightreign and Death Stranding 2, indicating strong consumer interest in both hardware and digital content.
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 has debuted at number one in the UK charts, overtaking Mario Kart World, which drops to second. Despite a 66% drop in physical sales, digital sales likely boosted the game's success. The charts also feature the release of The Thing: Remastered at number seven, with platform-specific sales insights provided. The full top 40 list highlights ongoing trends in gaming preferences and sales.
The UK gaming charts show Mario Kart World at number 1 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at number 6, with other Switch 2 titles like Zelda and Cyberpunk also performing well. Capcom's Street Fighter 6 dropped to 21, and MindsEye surprisingly reached number 4. The charts highlight the strong presence of Nintendo's Switch 2 titles following its successful launch.
The latest Xbox sales for both Gold and Silver members include discounts on games such as Hungry Shark World, Tank Mechanic Simulator, Thea 2: The Shattering, Astroneer, Retro Tanks, Shady Part of Me, and Dead Dungeon. The sales cover Xbox One, Xbox 360 (backwards compatible), Windows games, and DLC, with the option to filter, sort, and manage Price Alerts.
The latest Xbox sales for both Gold and Silver members include discounts on games such as Hungry Shark World, MotoGP 20, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Rabio, Escape Sequence, Dead Dungeon, and Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS. The sales cover Xbox One, Xbox 360 (backwards compatible), Windows, as well as bundles, special editions, games, and DLC.