Total spending in May 2022 fell 19% year-over-year to $3.7 billion.
May 2022 also had a lack of major new releases, while supply constraints continue to impact console availability.
Hardware sales slipped 11% to $216 million in May 2022.
No sales data for PlayStation consoles was provided.
Shifting to games, Elden Ring returned to the No.
1 spot in May, after dropping to No.
2 in April behind Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Elden Ring continues to be 2022’s best-selling game overall.
As for mobile, spending dropped year-over-year, with consumer spending on Google Play specifically slipping by 23%.
Spending on the App Store dropped only 2.6%.
As for accessories, this category declined 7% year-over-year to $131 million.
