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FIFA 23 Boosts PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for Sep 25-Oct 1

FIFA 23 Boosts PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for Sep 25-Oct 1 - Sales

by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 October 2022 / 9,104 Views

    The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console with 271,107 units sold for the week ending October 1, 2022, according to VGChartz estimates. The Switch has now sold an estimated 113.56 million units lifetime.

    The PlayStation 5 sold an estimated 269,257 units to bring its lifetime sales to 23.99 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 186,016 units to bring their lifetime sales to 17.23 million units.

    PS5 sales compared to the same week for the PS4 in 2015 are down by just over 2,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same week for the Xbox One are up by nearly 73,000 units. PS4 sold 271,306 units for the week ending October 3, 2015 and Xbox One sales were at 113,338 units.

    The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 1,966 units, and the Xbox One sold 155 units.

    Nintendo Switch sales compared to the same week a year ago are up by 19,249 units (7.6%), while the PlayStation 5 is up by 6,485 (2.5%) and the Xbox Series X|S is up 41,544 units (28.8%).

    The PlayStation 4 is down 23,247 units (-92.2%) year-over-year and the Xbox One is down 4,019 units (-96.3%).

    Looking at sales week-on-week, Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 19,000 units, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 21,000 units, and Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 13,000 units.

    2022 year-to-date, the Nintendo Switch has sold an estimated 11.84 million units, the PlayStation 5 has sold 7.01 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 5.92 million units.

    PS5 Sales, Xbox Series X and S Sales, Switch Sales

    Global hardware estimates (Followed by lifetime sales):

    1. Switch - 271,107 (113,561,716)
    2. PlayStation 5 - 269,257 (23,989,809)
    3. Xbox Series X|S - 186,016 (17,228,298)
    4. PlayStation 4 - 1,966 (117,005,973)
    5. Xbox One - 155 (50,534,844)
    Americas (US, Canada, Latin America) hardware estimates:
    1. PlayStation 5 - 103,285
    2. Switch - 91,246
    3. Xbox Series X|S - 88,789
    4. PlayStation 4 - 1,443
    5. Xbox One - 105
    Europe hardware estimates:
    1. PlayStation 5 - 101,567
    2. Switch - 67,811
    3. Xbox Series X|S - 62,348
    4. PlayStation 4 - 470
    5. Xbox One - 42
    Asia (Japan, mainland Asia, Middle East) hardware estimates:
    1. Switch - 101,871
    2. PlayStation 5 - 51,562
    3. Xbox Series X|S - 28,478
    4. PlayStation 4 - 32
    5. Xbox One - 4
    Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) hardware estimates:
    1. PlayStation 5 - 12,843
    2. Switch - 10,179
    3. Xbox Series X|S - 6401
    4. PlayStation 4 - 21
    5. Xbox One - 4

    VGChartz Methodology: Hardware estimates are based on retail sampling and trends in individual countries, which are then extrapolated to represent the wider region. This typically allows us to produce figures that end up being within 10% of the actual totals.

    This data is regularly compared against official shipment figures released by the console manufacturers and figures estimated by regional trackers with greater market coverage than ourselves. We then update our own estimates to bring them into line with those figures. This can result in frequent changes often within a short space of time, but we feel it's important to prioritise accuracy over consistency.

    Note that our estimates are based on sell-through data (units sold to consumers). In almost all cases the figures released by console manufacturers are based on shipment data (sell-in), where as soon as a device has left the factory and entered the supply chain for delivery it is considered a sale. This is why there is always a difference between the companies’ figures (sell-in) and VGChartz estimates (sell-through), even after we’ve made adjustments. The one exception to that is when a console has been discontinued and the remaining stock has finally sold out – at that point the figures will match.


    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 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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    14 Comments
    loy310 (on 10 October 2022)

    PS5 be creeping.

    • +3
    jvmkdg (on 10 October 2022)

    ps5 sold almost the same thing as the switch. Looks like we're in for a big holiday quarter for the ps5. I believe in 30 million by the end of the year

    • +2
    trunkswd jvmkdg (on 10 October 2022)

    With the margin of error you can pretty much called the PS5 and Switch sales tied for the week.

    • +4
    XtremeBG trunkswd (on 10 October 2022)

    with adjustments I am sure PS5 will pass the Switch

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    CourageTCD XtremeBG (on 11 October 2022)

    Adjustments can benefit Switch as well

    • +3
    XtremeBG CourageTCD (on 11 October 2022)

    yes, but for the last few quorters they haven't been on Switch's side.

    • +1
    Brimac19 (on 11 October 2022)

    Increased PS5 production plus GOWR= fantastic holiday season for Sony!!!

    • +1
    CourageTCD (on 10 October 2022)

    Switch sold more than 110 millions units and yet, FIFA isn't published on it. u.u

    • +1
    Dahum (on 10 October 2022)

    Wow they’re nick to nick!!

    This is gonna be an exciting holiday season for all 3 consoles but especially the PS5.

    • +1
    Mars2001 (on 10 October 2022)

    Total in this Q?Ps5 down from 2021 about only 2.8M vs 4.3M Switch like 2021?

    • +1
    trunkswd Mars2001 (on 10 October 2022)

    For the July-September quarter before adjustments when monthly reports for the US, UK, and Europe release:
    NS: 3.91M
    PS5: 3.04M
    XSX|S: 2.14M

    • +3
    jvmkdg trunkswd (on 10 October 2022)

    don't forget the sony financial report where they publish the units shipped. I believe 3.3 million units shipped during this fiscal quarter which would bring the ps5 to 25 million by September

    • +1
    trunkswd jvmkdg (on 10 October 2022)

    That is about what I am expecting as well.

    • 0
    2zosteven (on 12 October 2022)

    i think the PS5 sells out with or without FIFA

    • 0