PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - October 2022 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 26 November 2022 / 14,869 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 US:
Gap change in latest month: 88,411 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 333,680 - XS
Total Lead: 941,774 - PS5
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 9,184,440
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 8,242,666
October 2022 is the 24th 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 88,411 units.
In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has outsold PlayStation 5 by 333,680 units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 941,774 units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 9.18 million units in the US in 24 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 8.24 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 52.7 percent marketshare (-4.7% year-over-year), compared to 47.3 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (+4.7% year-over-year).
The PlayStation 5 is currently 225,349 units behind the PlayStation 4 in the US when you align launches, while the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 351,244.
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.
