The data presents the retail revenue of the video game industry in the U.S. from 2016 to 2017, broken down by segment. In 2017, the total revenue of the industry amounted to 36 billion USD, up from 30.4 billion recorded a year earlier. Looking deeper into specific segments, in terms of hardware unit sales, the tendencies point to a popularity of new generation video console platforms. All in all, monthly revenue statistics show the market's fluctuation throughout the year, with lows in the summer months, and higher sales during the holiday season.
