PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 32 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 August 2023 / 9,568 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:
- Switch: 40,014,264
- PS5: 39,641,116
- XSX|S: 22,364,983
Through the first 32 months available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 0.37 million units and is 17.65 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 17.28 million units.
The Switch has sold 40.01 million in 32 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 39.64 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 22.36 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 39.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 21.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- PS5: 14,594,035
- Switch: 13,508,284
- XSX|S: 11,003,795
Through the first 32 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 1.09 million units and is 3.59 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.50 million units.
The PS5 has sold 14.59 million in 32 months in the US, while the Switch sold 13.51 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 11.00 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the PS5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 37.3 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 34.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 28.2 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 12,069,023
- Switch: 10,392,503
- XSX|S: 6,153,558
Through the first 32 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 1.68 million units and is 5.92 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.24 million units.
The PS5 has sold 12.07 million in 32 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 10.39 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 6.15 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 42.2 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 36.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 21.5 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 9,768,896
- PS5: 3,853,766
- XSX|S: 474,079
Through the first 32 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 5.92 million units and is 9.29 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.38 million units.
The Switch has sold 9.77 million units in 32 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 3.85 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.47 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 69.3 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 27.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.4 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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I wouldn’t dismiss the PS5 just yet.
July and August will see higher sales than June 2023.
July might, I don't think August will. September could be huge.
Germany, UK and the US are all having temporary price cuts for the PS5 version in August.
The sale started late July in UK and Germany and yesterday in the US.
Bundle deals have been going on for a while. But yeah, those temporary pricedrops could push August numbers beyond June's (I didn't know standard PS5 was getting a $50 pricedrop until August the 20th in the US).
If the rumored PS5 revision gets a permanent pricecut and Sony push its "discless edition", and GTA6 releases in 2024, I wouldn't be surprised if PS5 continues to keep up with the Switch launch aligned. But it's going to be a real challenge because unlike the Switch, PS5 isn't boosted by Japan. Switch is super popular everywhere and got a serious boost from COVID.
Kinda insane to review how stratospheric the Switch sales are about to get where not even the PS5 in its best year can match it
Japan is the main thing holding the PS5 back. The PS2 was the last truly popular home console there. Meanwhile, handhelds have done well, especially the Switch, which is on track to be the best-selling system ever in Japan.
Yes I think PS5 is very close to never be above Switch again. But it been doing great so far. Xbox Series is still lukewarm.
Tbh ps5 sales are pretty good as it sold almos the same amount as Switch to this point. Good for Sony.
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