UK Video Game Sales Experience 6% Decline in 2022, Console Sales Plummet 29%

A summary of the UK gaming market in 2022 reveals a 6% decline in video game sales, despite a 20% increase in new game sales. Console sales saw a significant drop of 29%, with all major platforms experiencing a decline. The best-selling games of the year included FIFA 23, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The Nintendo Switch was the top-selling console, although its sales were down by nearly 28%. The market was impacted by ongoing stock shortages and a decline in popularity of older titles. Digital download sales slowed, with 66% of games sold in the UK being downloaded, up from 65% in 2021. The best-selling accessories included the DualSense White Controller and Turtle Beach's Ear Force Recon 50X Headset.