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Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA

New analyst data reveals a sharp decline in physical PS5 game sales in the US, with only seven titles surpassing 100,000 units sold this year.

By · Published July 21, 2026  04:26 UTC · Updated July 23, 2026  10:28 UTC

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Analyst data indicated that only seven PS5 games sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the US during 2026. These figures highlighted the dominance of digital sales as Sony moved forward with plans to end discs.

Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.

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How many PS5 games sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year?

According to analyst data cited by GamesRadar+ and Press Start Australia, only seven games reached this threshold.

Which region does this sales data specifically cover?

The data pertains to physical game sales within the USA.

What is the reported sentiment regarding disc availability?

GamesRadar+ reports that some commenters are demanding the continued existence of discs despite not buying them.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 9 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: New analyst data reveals a sharp decline in physical PS5 game sales in the US, with only seven titles surpassing 100,000 units sold this year.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Physical sales for PlayStation 5 games in the United States are showing a significant downturn. According to reports from GamesRadar+ and Press Start Australia, an analyst found that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the US so far this year.

Coverage from Push Square and Notebookcheck describes the sales data as "grim" and "dismal." Notebookcheck suggests these figures may indicate that PlayStation critics are not purchasing physical games, while GamesRadar+ notes a trend of commenters demanding the availability of discs without actually purchasing them. Future attention will likely focus on broader consumer buying habits, as Nintendo Everything has prompted discussions regarding how many games users are currently purchasing in physical formats.

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