2013 NPD report: Spending up slightly in the US

NPD’s annual report for 2013 is in, and it reveals all sorts of figures about consumer spending in the US.

Last year, Americans spent $15.39 billion on new, used, rental and digital titles. Yet despite the seemingly high number, sales only saw a 1 percent increase year-over-year.

Physical sales were down in the states 11 percent compared to the year prior. However, digital and mobile transactions offset the decline.

Hardware sales increased by 5 percent year-over-year, resulting in a 2 percent gain in overall spending.

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