NPD: U.S. game spending jumped 24% in Q3 2020

Americans are spending a ton of money on gaming, especially when compared to the previous year. This is according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group, which reports that the U.S. spent $11.2 billion on games and game-related purchases in 2020’s third quarter (July to September), up 24% compared to same period in 2019.

2020 is a big year for gaming with the release of the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Usually, you see a fall in sales momentum as patient gamers wait for their new machines. Nothing like that happened in 2020, as the pandemic forced many to stay home. And if you’re looking for entertainment while you’re stuck inside, gaming is an ideal choice.