U.S. sales of new video game hardware, software and accessories though retail stores fell 28% in May from a year ago, according to new data from market research firm NPD Group. For the month, total sales were $516.5 million, down from $718.9 million in the same month a year earlier.
U.s. Video Game Retail Sales Slump 28% In May Vs. Yr Ago
Eric Savitz, Forbes
Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:30pm
Topics: retail video game sales video games
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