PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - January 2022 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 03 March 2022 / 3,020 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 US sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S both launched in November 2020. The Xbox Series X|S launched in the US on November 10, 2020, and the PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
PS5 Vs. XSX|S Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 23,613 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 191,902 - PS5
Total Lead: 674,455 - PS5
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 6,592,685
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 5,918,230
January 2022 is the 15th month the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 5 when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 23,613 units. In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 191,902 units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 674,455 units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 6.59 million units in the US in 15 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 5.92 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 52.7 percent marketshare, compared to 47.3 percent for the Xbox Series X|S.
The PlayStation 5 is currently 328,122 units behind the PlayStation 4 in the US when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Xbox One by 172,188 units.
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.
