PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - June 2023 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 07 August 2023 / 5,693 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 worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Switch.
The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.
PS5 Vs. Switch Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 256,302 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 164,646 - Switch
Total Lead: 373,148 - Switch
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 39,641,116
Switch Total Sales: 40,014,264
June 2023 is the 32nd month the PlayStation 5 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 Nintendo Switch by 0.26 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 0.16 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 0.37 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 39.64 million units in 32 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 40.01 million units. Month 32 for the PlayStation 5 is June 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is October 2019.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 50 million in month 35, 60 million in month 41, and 70 million in month 45. The Nintendo Switch has sold 127.70 million units through June 2023. The PS5 is 88.06 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
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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