PS5 Outpaces Switch 2 in US February Sales

Sony's PlayStation 5 console has outperformed Nintendo's Switch 2 in U.S. sales for the second straight month, topping both unit and dollar metrics in February 2026, even as overall hardware spending rose 22 percent year-over-year. The achievement underscores the PS5's enduring appeal five years after its November 2020 launch, amid a competitive market where total video game expenditures reached $4.56 billion last month, a slight 1 percent increase from February 2025.

Industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana shared the sales figures on social media, noting that while PS5 sales declined compared to the previous year, they still led the pack. The Switch 2, released earlier in 2026, ranked second but continues to outpace its predecessor during a comparable launch period, with its life-to-date installed base 45 percent ahead of the original Switch after nine months. This strong early demand highlights Nintendo's broad appeal, though some reports point to softer Western sales during the holiday season, attributed to a limited lineup of titles tailored to international audiences.

On the software front, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem dominated February charts as the top-selling game...