Sales of video games in Australia surged 35% during the pandemic year.
15.8 million boxed and digital video games were sold in the market during 2020. That is according to GSD, which tracks boxed game sales plus digital game sales from most major games publishers (Nintendo and Bethesda are the notable absentees, see the bottom fo the article for the full list of participating companies).
Unlike other markets, the dominant sector was the boxed games business, which accounted for 8.5 million games sold. That is actually a rise of 15% over the year before. However, the download market is accelerating faster, with 7.3 million games sold via Xbox Live, PSN, Steam and Nintendo Eshop, which is a rise of 68% over 2019.
Each of these accessories solves various problems. There are controllers so you can team up with a friend during a spot of local co-op play, headsets so you can be fully immersed in the action, and charging stations that simply mean you can recharge your batteries a little faster.
Sony PS5 Media Remote
Best for: watching your favourite shows The Sony PlayStation 5 isn t just a games console; it s also a great way of streaming your favourite movies and shows. While you can use a regular controller to negotiate the Netflix or Disney+ menus, the PS5 Media Remote is far more convenient.