Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Sales Comparison - June 2021 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 August 2021 / 2,396 Views
The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.
This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Switch.
The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.
XSX|S Vs. Switch Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 120,623 - NS
Total Lead: 1,131,419 - NS
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 5,928,432
Switch Total Sales: 7,122,774
June 2021 is the eighth month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Switch when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 120,623 units. The Nintendo Switch is currently ahead by 1.13 million units.
The Xbox Series X|S has sold 5.93 million units in eight months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 7.12 million units. Month eight for the Xbox Series X|S is June 2021 and for the Nintendo Switch it is October 2017.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 10 million units sold in month 10, 20 million in month 19, and 30 million in month 23. The Nintendo Switch has sold 88.14 million units through June 2021.
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Although XS is unlikely to catch up with Switch, especially after the fourth year, Xbox sales are very good. It will be a good generation for everyone.
Yeah Good luck Xbox
PS5 + XBSeries vs Switch would be a much closer competition than this.
I don't think the comparison will be fair here
