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NPD today reported the March 2022 gaming industry sales data. According to the report, Microsoft Xbox topped the charts ahead of Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

Even though the overall gaming hardware shipments dropped 24% when compared to last year, Xbox hardware unit and dollar sales in March 2022 set new all-time high for the platform. The previous best by Xbox was recorded in 2011 by Xbox 360.

  • Xbox was the bestselling hardware in both March 2022 and in the first quarter in dollars

Elden Ring topped the software charts followed by GT7 and Kirby Forgotten Land.

Despite the high sales figures, Xbox Series X and Series S sales are still limited by supply constraints. In the coming months, you can expect better availability of Xbox Series X and Series S throughout the world.