PlayStation, Xbox console shortages taking toll on game sales

Console-game revenue fell 13% during the typically strong sales weekend, though gains in PC games helped offset the decline. — Reuters

Sales of digital games fell 10% year-over-year between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, largely the result of shortages of new consoles from Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp, according to research firm SuperData.

Many gamers appear to be waiting to buy the new Xbox and PlayStation consoles before purchasing titles, SuperData said Wednesday. Console-game revenue fell 13% during the typically strong sales weekend, though gains in PC games helped offset the decline. Overall game spending is still on track for a record in 2020, the firm said.