The Holiday 2025 shopping season is in full swing, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending expected to push to new heights. Video games are among the most sought-after products this year, but which games and systems do people in the US want the most?
A report from Adobe Analytics said video games and consoles are expected to be among the “key drivers of holiday spending” this year in the US, with seven products overall singled out. Ranked in no particular order, the top seven most sought-after gaming items for Holiday 2025 are:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Madden NFL 26
- NBA 2K26
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Adobe’s report is forecasting a total spend in the US of $253.4 billion (+5.3%) for Holiday 2025 shopping season (November 1-November 23), and that’s just for online shopping.
This post highlights some exciting trends for the upcoming holiday shopping season! It’s always interesting to see which consoles and games are topping the wish lists. Looking forward to seeing how these preferences shape the market this year!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how certain consoles and games consistently top wish lists year after year. It seems like nostalgia plays a big role in what people choose, especially with remakes of classic games making a comeback.
You’re right! It’s fascinating how brand loyalty plays a big role in those wish lists. Many gamers seem to stick with their favorite brands, which makes for some predictable trends each holiday season.