The PS5 had a decent November in the UK, despite a 29% decline compared to the previous year, with Black Friday sales boosting its market share to 62%. The overall performance is considered acceptable given the economic conditions and the upcoming PS5 Pro launch, though future sales may be impacted by potential price increases and economic downturns.
BYD stock (BYDDY) experienced a reversal despite grabbing the U.K. sales crown from Tesla, indicating competitive shifts in the electric vehicle market.
Nintendo Switch 2 becomes the fastest-selling Nintendo system in UK history, surpassing previous records and performing well compared to other consoles, though it still trails behind PlayStation and Xbox in overall sales and revenue in the UK.
Helldivers 2 for PS5 and PC is performing impressively in the UK, with sales just 28% lower than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in its first three weeks, and with sales increasing week-on-week, defying the usual trend of declining numbers after launch. Despite PS5 being the best-selling console in the UK, its sales are down 28% year-over-year, likely due to the quieter 2024 compared to the previous year. Helldivers 2 currently holds the top spot in the UK sales charts for February 2024.
Hogwarts Legacy has returned to the top spot on the UK sales charts following its delayed launch on Xbox One and PS4. The game's success on last-gen consoles is no small feat, especially considering the smaller marketing push for its second launch. Early footage of the Xbox One version shows surprisingly good results for a console that's been on the market for 10 years.