GamesIndustry has released their “2018 Year In Numbers” gaming data for the UK. This includes gaming console sales in the region.
UK by the numbers
According to the data, the Nintendo Switch accounts for 19.6% of console sales this year. The Nintendo 3DS accounts for 2.9%, and the Wii accounts for 0.5%. However, Nintendo’s hardware was surpassed by the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. These accounted for 44% and 31.8%, respectively.
Software
As for software, there are a few Nintendo-related things that did well. According to ICO partners, Pokemon GO was the 12th most covered game, and it was #5 on the top 5 games by worldwide IAP revenue. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was #3 on the Top 10 Games on Twitter.
Impressive figures right?
