For the first time since 1995, Nintendo managed to surpass its arch-rivals Sony and Microsoft on the gaming consoles front.
The NES Classic, a tribute to the golden age of gaming, was the best-selling game console in June, a first since 1995, the year in which NPD tracking started.
Of course, the price point could be a big reason, since the cute NES Classic retails for only $59, while the PS4 and Xbox One go for more than triple the price. However, it’s clear that classic games can still outperform modern offerings.
The NES Classic packs a big nostalgic punch, coming preloaded with games like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and several Legend of Zelda titles. If the console actually supported old-school cartridges, we’d not be surprised to see it at #1 in the following months as well.
US NPD HW – The NES Classic was June 2018’s highest unit-selling hardware platform, while the PlayStation 4 led the market in dollar sales. This is the first time a Nintendo Entertainment System console has led in monthly unit sales since NPD tracking began in 1995.
— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) August 1, 2018
Clearly, the past two years have been Nintendo’s time to shine. The Nintendo Switch was selling like hotcakes too, even though it had a rocky, bug-ridden launch.
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