NPD 2017: An incredible year for games leads to 11% sales growth

Last year was wild for gaming. Three strong-performing consoles, unbelievable software from established publishers, and breakout hits on PC led to an 11 percent increase in spending, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. U.S. consumers spent $14.59 billion on game-related products in 2017, which follows a $13.18 billion 2016.

“Sales of video game hardware and video game software led growth,” said NPD analyst Mat Piscatella.