Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Sales Comparison - January 2022 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 03 March 2022 / 2,477 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: 48,947 - NS
Gap change over last 12 months: 4,581,344 - NS
Total Lead: 4,728,893 - NS
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 12,383,306
Switch Total Sales: 17,112,199
January 2022 is the 15th 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 48,947 units. In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.58 million units. The Nintendo Switch is currently ahead by 4.73 million units.
The Xbox Series X|S has sold 12.38 million units in nine months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 17.11 million units. Month 15 for the Xbox Series X|S is January 2022 and for the Nintendo Switch it is May 2018.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 20 million units sold in month 19, 30 million in month 23, and 40 million in month 33. The Nintendo Switch has sold 103.45 million units through January 2022.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.