2018 was a stable year in terms of video game console sales in the United States, with both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 selling over five million units. Microsoft’s newest generation console, the Xbox One has lagged slightly behind with around 4.3 million sales, but still ranks among the top selling consoles of 2018.
Console Gaming
Since the release of the world’s first gaming console in 1972, the Magnovox Odyssey, the console gaming industry has exploded in popularity and become a massive global industry. Modern consoles regularly sell tens of millions of units throughout their lifespan as players from around the world compete in everything from virtual sports to medieval fantasies (268966).
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