
US video game spending set to hit $62.8B in 2026, driven by Switch 2 and GTA 6
US video game spending is forecast to rise 3% to $62.8 billion in 2026 per Circana, led by Switch 2 sales, Grand Theft Auto 6, and growth in subscriptions, with the possibility of topping the 2021 high of $61.7 billion; hardware might face headwinds from higher component costs, while GTA 6 and other major titles are expected to boost software and accessories, and rumors of a PS6 delay to 2028–2029 reflect memory/storage constraints.













