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The IGEA\u2019s report covers all platforms, consoles and games and even things mobile games as well.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Australia\u2019s entire video game market hit $4.21 billion in sales across hardware, software, and peripherals. Physical retail sales were up 7% in 2021, and digital sales were up 6% over the same period. 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