The gaming industry generated $791.1 million in revenue in the US in October, up 5 percent compared to the previous year. November 15, 2013 6:04 AM PST The 3DS was the top-selling hardware in October. (Credit: Nintendo) The video game industry had a strong October despite a drop in hardware revenue, new data from NPD has revealed. The US game industry generated $791.1 million in October, up 5 percent compared to the same period in 2012. Hardware sales were down 8 percent to $171.7 million as consumers eyed this month's launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Software sales boosted the industry, rising 12 percent year-over-year to $482.5 million. Related stories Long lines of fans welcome launch of Sony's PlayStation 4 For Battlefield 4 players, a move to Xbox One, PS4 means leaving friends behind Man obliterates PlayStation 4 with high-powered rifle in video Google's Moto G is contract-free Sony releases PlayStation app for iOS, Android users For the sixth consecutive month, the Nintendo 3DS was the top-selling hardware in October with over 452,000 units sold across the US. Microsoft's Xbox 360 was the top-selling console on the month, according to NPD. Microsoft reported on Thursday that Xbox 360 sales topped 166,000 units during the period. Sony, which launched the PlayStation 4 on Friday, didn't reveal PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita sales figures. On the software side, Grand Theft Auto V was the top-selling game in the US in October, followed by Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. EA's Battlefield 4 came in fourth place.
The gaming industry generated $791.1 million in revenue in the US in October, up 5 percent compared to the previous year.
The 3DS was the top-selling hardware in October.
(Credit: Nintendo)
The video game industry had a strong October despite a drop in hardware revenue, new data from NPD has revealed.
The US game industry generated $791.1 million in October, up 5 percent compared to the same period in 2012. Hardware sales were down 8 percent to $171.7 million as consumers eyed this month's launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Software sales boosted the industry, rising 12 percent year-over-year to $482.5 million.
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For the sixth consecutive month, the Nintendo 3DS was the top-selling hardware in October with over 452,000 units sold across the US. Microsoft's Xbox 360 was the top-selling console on the month, according to NPD. Microsoft reported on Thursday that Xbox 360 sales topped 166,000 units during the period.
Sony, which launched the PlayStation 4 on Friday, didn't reveal PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita sales figures.
On the software side, Grand Theft Auto V was the top-selling game in the US in October, followed by Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. EA's Battlefield 4 came in fourth place.
