PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 100 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 19 October 2022 / 5,168 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 Global:
- Switch: 30,599,713
- PS5: 24,192,239
- XSX|S: 17,328,832
Through the first 100 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 6.41 million units units and is 13.27 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 6.86 million units.
The Switch has sold 30.60 million in 100 weeks worldwide, while the PS5 sold 24.19 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 17.33 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 100 weeks, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 42.4 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 33.6 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 24.0 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 10,773,964
- PS5: 8,815,988
- XSX|S: 8,108,109
Through the first 100 weeks available in the US the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.96 million units and is 2.67 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.71 million units.
The Switch has sold 10.77 million in 100 weeks in the US, while the PS5 sold 8.82 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.11 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 100 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 38.9 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 31.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 29.3 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (99 weeks):
- PS5: 8,288,411
- Switch: 7,744,653
- XSX|S: 4,678,458
The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 99 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.54 million units and is 3.61 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.07 million units.
The PS5 has sold 8.29 million in 99 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 7.74 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 4.68 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 99 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 40.0 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.6 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 7,287,904
- PS5: 1,984,533
- XSX|S: 367,527
Through the first 100 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 5.30 million units and is 6.92 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.62 million units.
The Switch has sold 7.29 million units in 100 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 1.98 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.37 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 100 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 75.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 20.6 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.8 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 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.
