EA Sports College Football 25 has made history as the best-selling sports game ever released in the United States, as reported by industry-tracking firm Circana. The resurgence of EA’s college football franchise has been a commercial success since its launch in September, even winning the Game Award for Best Sports/Racing Game this year. This achievement stands out in a relatively quiet month for video game sales in the U.S.
| November 2024 Dollar Sales, Millions | Nov 2023 | Nov 2024 | Change |
| Total Video Game Sales | $6,171 | $5,755 | -7% |
| Video Game Content | $4,889 | $4,455 | -9% |
| Video Game Hardware | $924 | $927 | 0% |
| Video Game Accessories | $358 | $373 | 4% |
Projected consumer spending on video game hardware, content, and accessories in November 2024 decreased by 7% compared to the previous year, totaling $5.8 billion. This decline was partly influenced by the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in October, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III debuted in the same month a year earlier.
Hardware sales have been declining throughout the year, with PlayStation 5 experiencing growth while Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch sales dropped.
| Year-to-Date 2024 Dollar Sales, Millions | 2023 YTD | 2024 YTD | Change |
| Total Video Game Sales | $51,012 | $51,116 | 0% |
| Video Game Content | $43,796 | $44,878 | 2% |
| Video Game Hardware | $4,897 | $3,742 | -24% |
| Video Game Accessories | $2,319 | $2,495 | 8% |
PlayStation 5’s sales boost was attributed to the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, accounting for a significant portion of total sales.
Circana November 2024: Top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
| Rank | Last Month Rank | Title | Publisher |
| 1 | 1 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Microsoft (Corp) |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 maintained its top position in November, with EA’s sports titles also performing well, likely due to Black Friday sales. Notable additions to the list include Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Dragon Quest III, and My Sims: Cozy Bundle.
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FAQs
Q: What is the best-selling sports game in the U.S.?
A: EA Sports College Football 25 holds the title of the best-selling sports game ever launched in the United States.
Q: How did PlayStation 5 sales perform in November 2024?
A: PlayStation 5 sales saw growth, particularly with the introduction of the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Credit: venturebeat.com
