Sony's announcement that it will cease manufacturing physical game discs did not suppress console sales, as the PS5 achieved higher revenue than Nintendo's Switch 2 in the United States for the first time in recent months. This marked a reversal of recent trends, during which the Switch 2 had held the lead in both units and dollars since its market entry. The caveat: whilst the Switch 2 sold more individual consoles during the period, the PS5's premium pricing drove greater overall revenue generation.

The milestone occurred amid broader industry contraction, with console unit sales dropping 39 percent year-over-year as economic headwinds and high hardware prices constrained consumer spending. Despite the challenging climate, digital game sales remained robust, with a remastered entry in an established franchise ranking as both the month's top seller and the fifth-highest-selling software title for 2026 to date.