Video Game Consoles: From Manufacturing to Players’ Hands

Census statistics show early impact of COVID-19 pandemic on game console launch. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Video Game Consoles: From Manufacturing to Players' Hands What promised to be one of the holiday season's hottest commodities suffered a setback last year when the video game industry's largest trade show, E3 Expo, was cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns. Even though the E3 Expo returned this year, it was held virtually, again because of pandemic concerns. Read More Historically, gaming companies have used the E3 trade show to tease, reveal and provide updates on new and upcoming software titles for the major video game platforms. Anticipation and excitement remain for the latest gaming hardware and software updates for the 9th generation of video game consoles released late last year. In the video game industry, this hype translates into product preorders typically fulfilled as products launch around the holiday season. When these products flow through the supply chain, they are represented in U.S. Census Bureau statistics in different ways. Continue reading to learn more about: A new generation of consoles through the supply chain From overseas to under Christmas trees Following console sales through retailers Growing field of e-sports shows up in services data Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Who Would Buy Your Products Overseas? The Census Bureau's Global Market Finder interactive tool quickly tells you the biggest export markets by product and destination. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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