PS5 Takes the Lead Over Xbox Series X and S, While F1 22 Remains at the Top in UK Monthly Charts

The UK gaming market experienced a slight downturn in July, with console sales decreasing by 16% compared to June, resulting in nearly 104,000 units sold. This represents a year-to-date decline of 38% in console sales. Notably, July had four weeks, whereas June had five. The PS5 saw the smallest sales drop at 14%, positioning it as the second most popular console in the UK for 2022, closely behind the Nintendo Switch. However, both the PS5 and Xbox Series X continue to face stock shortages. In the gaming charts, F1 22 maintained its top spot for the second consecutive month, with 1.79 million physical and digital copies sold across the UK. This marks a 17% decrease from the previous year and a 32% drop from June 2022. The Quarry, released in June, continued to perform well at eighth place, while Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 debuted at 13th after one week on sale. It's worth noting that Nintendo does not release digital sales data, which may have affected the chart rankings. In terms of physical sales, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was the best-selling game, followed by F1 22, Nintendo Switch Sports, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Mario Kart 8: Deluxe. The success of the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle has been a significant factor, with 50% of PS5 console sales attributed to this bundle over the past three months. The bundle's impact is also evident in the accessories market, with the DualSense Wireless Controller and the Stealth C6-100 Gaming Headset seeing increased sales. The Logitech Driving Force G29 wheel for PS4 and PS5 also experienced a surge in sales, benefiting from Prime week promotions.