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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77 - Sales

by William D'Angelo , posted on 14 May 2022 / 3,305 Views

This weekly series compares the aligned launch sales of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

It should be noted the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S had a worldwide launch, while the PlayStation 5 launch was split over the course of two weeks. Also, the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched during the holidays in November 2020.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Global:

  1. Switch: 19,478,464
  2. PS5: 19,467,776
  3. XSX|S: 14,428,785

Through the first 77 weeks available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 0.01 million units units and is 5.05 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.04 million units.

The Switch has sold 19.48 million in 77 weeks worldwide, while the PS5 sold 19.47 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 14.43 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 77 weeks, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 36.5 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 36.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 27.0 percent.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:

  1. PS5: 7,229,230
  2. XSX|S: 7,040,629
  3. Switch: 6,814,172

Through the first 77 weeks available in the US the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.19 million units and is 0.42 million units ahead of the Switch. The Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Switch by 0.23 million units.

The PS5 has sold 7.23 million in 77 weeks in the US, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 7.04 million units and the Switch 6.81 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 77 weeks, the PS5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 34.3 percent marketshare, the Xbox Series X|S sits at 33.4 percent, and the Switch at 32.3 percent.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (76 weeks):

  1. PS5: 7,146,625
  2. Switch: 4,865,884
  3. XSX|S: 4,224,425

The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 76 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 2.28 million units and is 2.92 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.64 million units.

The PS5 has sold 7.15 million in 76 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 4.87 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 4.22 million units. 

Looking at the marketshare through 76 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 44.0 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 30.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 26.0 percent.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 77

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:

  1. Switch: 4,932,028
  2. PS5: 1,601,099
  3. XSX|S: 194,771

Through the first 77 weeks available in Japan the Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S by a wide margin. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 3.33 million units and is 4.74 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.41 million units.

The Switch has sold 4.93 million units in 77 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 1.60 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.19 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 77 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 73.3 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 23.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.9 percent.


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.


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4 Comments
UnderwaterFunktown (on 14 May 2022)

If the PS5 can keep up the improved rate it has seen as of late it could actually retake the lead over Switch for a couple of months before the next holdiday, even if it will be a very slight lead.

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They're reaaaally close right now. I can definitely see that happen.

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Wally_Mc (on 16 May 2022)

The Japan comparaison is just embarrassing

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SvenTheTurkey (on 16 May 2022)

Amazing how competitive the US is compared to other regions or even worldwide.

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