PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 30 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 June 2023 / 3,812 Views
This monthly 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:
- PS5: 37,439,537
- Switch: 36,987,045
- XSX|S: 21,669,400
Through the first 30 months available worldwide the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.45 million units and is 15.77 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 15.32 million units.
The PS5 has sold 37.44 million in 30 months worldwide, while the Switch sold 36.99 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 21.67 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 30 months, the PS5 is in the lead. The PS5 has a 39.0 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 38.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.5 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- PS5: 13,960,576
- Switch: 12,721,354
- XSX|S: 10,654,806
Through the first 30 months available in the US the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 1.24 million units and is 3.31 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.07 million units.
The PS5 has sold 13.96 million in 30 months in the US, while the Switch sold 12.72 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 10.65 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 30 months, the PS5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 37.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 34.1 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 28.5 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 11,377,001
- Switch: 9,587,329
- XSX|S: 5,831,674
Through the first 29 months available in Europe the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 1.79 million units and is 5.55 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.76 million units.
The PS5 has sold 111.38 million in 30 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 9.59 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 5.83 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 30 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 42.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 35.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 21.8 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 8,836,083
- PS5: 3,418,127
- XSX|S: 440,614
Through the first 30 months 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 5.42 million units and is 8.40 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.98 million units.
The Switch has sold 8.84 million units in 30 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 3.42 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.44 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 30 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 69.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 26.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.5 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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Not gonna lie... XB just sucks at sales right now. all their attention being focused on the ABK deal has taken them away from promoting what they have NOW and getting people to adopt. I'll be glad once all of that is over and they can turn their attention back to the games they already announced a while ago. If they can't get those out the door... what's the point anymore?
