Unlike other companies that have focused more on digital sales and distribution, such as Xbox, Nintendo A company that still acknowledges the value of a physical release. This was announced recently More than half of the sales recorded in physical games last year came from Big N Games.
According to a new report from Circana, Nintendo games account for more than 50% of physical sales registered in the US in 2023. An impressive amount that shows us how the market still wants to keep its games in its hands. For its part, it was noted that PlayStation 5 achieved 40%, while Xbox did not reach 10%.
The digital category is a very important factor for the video game industry. This has allowed indie developers to bring their games to new audiences and global distribution is much more player-friendly. While it is true that this model has advantages, That doesn’t mean you have to go this route..
A prime example of this is environmental protection. By having a digital release, ie Hi-Fi Rush o Alan Wake 2There is a risk that they will eventually disappear. As digital stores have to close their doors at some point. While this is something that will happen with all platforms, it is on Xbox where this risk is greatest. On a related note, it looks like GameCube games will finally be on their way to switching online. Likewise, expect Nintendo to make it within the first year of the Switch’s successor.
Editor’s note:
It’s nice to see that Nintendo is still committed to physical releases, and this has had positive results that all fans can appreciate. It will be interesting to see how the public reacts to the company’s new console and if Xbox and other companies take this positive result into account.
Through: Everything Nintendo
