Last year the combined video, games and recorded music markets declined by 4.0% in value to £5.26bn with album and DVD sales some of the worst hit formats: software for Nintendo's Wii and DS platforms were down £214m, physical album sales fell £146.8m and DVD sales decreased £144.8m.

However, there was better news from newer formats such as PS3 and Xbox 350 games, which saw sales increase by £122m. Digital music, video and games was also up - by £161.1m ...