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US Hardware Market Said To Be Most 'Precarious' Since 1980s Following Xbox & PS5 Sales Slumps

"Not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s". Just in case you needed another reminder that the hardware situation looks pretty bleak for the gaming industry (and beyond) as things stand, Mat Piscatella of analyst firm Circana is here to put a bow on it for us! At the end of last week, Piscatella…

US Hardware Market Said To Be Most 'Precarious' Since 1980s Following Xbox & PS5 Sales Slumps
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"Not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s". Just in case you needed another reminder that the hardware situation looks pretty bleak for the gaming industry (and beyond) as things stand, Mat Piscatella of analyst firm Circana is here to put a bow on it for us! At the end of last week, Piscatella…

What we know so far

Automatic note by LuaCat Games, built from what we know about the coverage (who reported it, how many sites, the story’s history) — not a translation or copy of the source.

It's coming to PlayStation 5. This comes from Pure Xbox, which does its own reporting — for now, it's the only coverage.

Bottom line: Safe to take the main point — it's the fine detail that sometimes shifts later.

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10/12/2026 14:00
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10/12/2026 14:16
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