Switch and PlayStation 5 top U.S. hardware sales in August

Nintendo Switch was the top-selling console in terms of systems sold during the month of August. The more expensive PlayStation 5, however, came out No. 1 for dollar sales. That is according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group, which revealed hardware spending is up across the board as gaming fans seek out new consoles to play the latest games.

“August video game hardware dollar sales gained 45% when compared to August 2020, to $329 million,” NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said. “This is the highest total achieved in an August month since 2008, $395 million, and the third-highest August month total in history.”