US Hardware Market Said To Be Most 'Precarious' Since 1980s Following Xbox & PS5 Sales Slumps

"Not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s". Just in case you needed another reminder that the hardware situation looks pretty bleak for the gaming industry (and beyond) as things stand, Mat Piscatella of analyst firm Circana is here to put a bow on it for us! At the end of last week, Piscatella reported that Xbox hardware unit sales were down 33% in 2026 (covering the period up to August) compared to the same time in 2025, while PlayStation sales were down by 25%. Read the full article on purexbox.com