PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 110 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 18 January 2023 / 4,060 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: 32,973,378
- PS5: 29,296,080
- XSX|S: 20,634,744
Through the first 110 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 3.68 million units units and is 12.34 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.66 million units.
The Switch has sold 32.93 million in 110 weeks worldwide, while the PS5 sold 29.30 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 20.63 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 110 weeks, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 39.8 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 35.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 24.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 11,504,884
- PS5: 11,276,514
- XSX|S: 10,022,051
Through the first 110 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 0.23 million units and is 1.48 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.25 million units.
The Switch has sold 11.50 million in 110 weeks in the US, while the PS5 sold 11.28 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 10.02 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 110 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 35.1 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 34.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 30.5 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (109 weeks):
- PS5: 9,214,463
- Switch: 8,413,470
- XSX|S: 5,255,092
The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 109 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.80 million units and is 3.96 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.96 million units.
The PS5 has sold 9.21 million in 109 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 8.41 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 5.26 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 109 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 40.3 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 36.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 7,910,017
- PS5: 2,309,556
- XSX|S: 400,624
Through the first 110 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 5.60 million units and is 7.51 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.91 million units.
The Switch has sold 7.91 million units in 110 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 2.31 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.40 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 110 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 74.5 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 21.7 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.
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Switch almost caught up to PS5 in Europe a few months ago. I think it will be an interesting race to follow this year.
you can see the PS5 sales EXPLODING upwards right now... what race? PS5 is king in Europe. Xbox strong in NA. Switch is King in Japan.
PS5 just had its 3rd holiday season but Switch has only had 2 so this will definitely be a race to watch.
what? the switch has been out longer than ps5, so how does it have fewer holidays
This is an aligned comparison since launch. Also Switch sold more than PS5 in EU this year.
PS5 digital is on the store shelf for the very first time where I live. January 20, 2023. Finally. Sony's focus for 2023 should be "the slim" and lowering prices. $375 even for the slim would be huge. Or more games included.
It'll be interesting to see what ps5 sales are like in January now that it's pretty easy to get one
