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November saw the worst hardware and software sales in the US since 1995, with a 27% drop in spending and significant declines across all major consoles, largely due to rising prices and economic factors, signaling a challenging period for the gaming industry.
November 2025 saw the worst U.S. video game hardware and physical software sales since 1995, with declines across the board due to high prices and economic factors, though some affordable devices like the NEX Playground performed well. The industry faces potential challenges if hardware prices continue to rise, impacting future sales and market health.