U.S. video game sales in January 2009
Stat: U.S. video game sales were up 13% in January 2009, to $1.33 billion.
Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats
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Years: 2009
Stat Source: NPD Group 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Digital Media Wire
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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