Xbox and PlayStation Hardware Sales Hit New US Lows as Console Prices Climb

A new report indicates that Xbox hardware unit sales in the United States have fallen by 33% year-over-year through August 2026, marking an all-time low for the platform in the US market. PlayStation hardware sales also dropped by 25% over the same period, reaching their weakest level since 2013. These declines occur as console prices have increased, with the Xbox Series X disc model now at $799.99 and the PlayStation 5 Pro at $899.99.