Over half of all households in the US now own a game console, according to a new report from the Consumer Technology Association.
The report notes that 53% of respondents have at least one console in their home, a 10% increase on last years report.
While 41% of that total owns an older device (any console dating back to as early as the Xbox 360), 26% of those surveyed have upgraded to a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series XS.
Additionally, a further 30% plan to buy a console in the next year, a 9% increase on last year. 21% of those surveyed intend to purchase a current-generation console (PS5, Xbox Series) while 15% plan to pick up a more recent, previous generation console (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch).
Hardware sales in the US saw a significant spike last month -- up 112% in June to $401 million. The spike was largely driven by Xbox Series XS sales, and kept steady by the Nintendo Switchs consistency.
The console market is also set to see two new handheld arrivals in the coming year -- Nintendos new Switch OLED model, and Steams brand new foray into the space with Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC. Switch OLED releases in October, while the first wave of Steam Deck orders is expected to ship in December.