PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - November 2023 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 January 2024 / 13,793 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: 462,602 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 2,871,822 - PS5
Total Lead: 4,707,064 - PS5
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 17,163,159
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 12,456,095
November 2023 is the 37th 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 462,602 units.
In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.87 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 4.71 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 17.16 million units in the US in 37 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 12.46 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 57.9 percent marketshare (+3.2% year-over-year), compared to 42.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.2% year-over-year).
The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.23 million units ahead the PlayStation 4 in the US when you align launches, while the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 1.90 million.
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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The PS4 vs XboxOne end of life gap was 5.13m, so almost equaled it already.
Huge difference greater than in the last generation. I believe that the only region in which the PS5 is behind the PS4 is Europe, although the difference has decreased significantly.
Will we have 2:1 in the US by the end of the gen?
Not a chance.
It won't be easy but with how dire Xbox sales are this year and rumours of it being replaced early it is on the table. In a situation where PS5 sales reached 130m and Xbox just 45m globally I can see that 2:1 gap being a reality. It depends on whether MS can offer any recovery in 2024 or if the Series is going to just keep tanking.
This is to be seen but 3:2 is a certainty.
Ps5 is still king
Playstation really taking the lead here, but I do think Xbox will have a better 2nd half of it's life than it's first.
If they don't have a huge December in the USA it might be telling. Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon have all had the Xbox Series X on sale for $349, Walmart and Costco have had the Xbox Series S on sale for $150 and $138. Microsoft's own store is selling the Series X for $400. If Xbox doesn't win December with those insane prices, that isn't looking good.
Also, they come back form that so those have to be the new MSRP otherwise if they don't win December then in hindsight the will be remembered as 'the great Xbox clearance sale'.
