Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in Japan - February 2024 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 April 2024 / 3,146 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 sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360 in Japan, as well as looking at lifetime original Xbox sales and Xbox One sales.
The Xbox Series X|S launched in Japan in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in Japan in December 2005. The original Xbox launched in Japan in February 2002 and the Xbox One in September 2014.
XSX|S Vs. X360 Japan:
Gap change in latest month: 28,790 - X360
Gap change over last 12 months: 286,836 - X360
Total Lead: 452,214 - X360
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 564,766
Xbox 360 Total Sales: 1,016,980
February 2024 is the 40th month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for in Japan. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox 360 when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 28,790 units.
In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 286,836 units. The Xbox 360 is currently ahead by 452,214 units.
The Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.56 million units in 40 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 1.02 million units. Month 40 for the Xbox Series X|S is February 2024 and for the Xbox 360 is March 2009.
The Xbox 360 crossed 1.2 million units in month 49 and 1.5 million units in month 67. The Xbox 360 sold 1.66 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 1.10 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 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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Even if it does lower than 360, Microsoft could be happy because it's a WAYYY better perf than One.
It's the second best since they're in the console market.
It's still very poor compared to Sony / Nintendo but still a huge progress.
OG Xbox was pretty low too in Japan, but understandable given it was a new challenger and not Japan's cup of tea.
Xbox One was just beyond pathetic. It was a slow burn to get it to 114,000 in Japan.
I think the reason Series X/S has outsold both OG Xbox and Xbox One in Japan is because of: Minecraft's enduring popularity (it's free on Game Pass), Game Pass, and the choice between a cheaper smaller SKU and a bigger more standard SKU.
Wait they sold oh xbox in Japan. I thought it started with 360
https://news.microsoft.com/2001/03/30/bill-gates-outlines-strategic-plan-for-xbox-in-japan/
“With Xbox, our goal is to create the future of video gaming, and our work in Japan will play a key role in achieving that,”
Gates said.
“We’re extremely excited to be working with Japanese games artists on Xbox to pioneer new dimensions of creativity in video games.”
Also, Xbox Controller S was introduced in Japan in 2002 with the Japanese launch but ended up being the standard worldwide. The Duke was too big for most.
I'm curious to see how well Xbox can hold momentum in Japan. It looks like main reason why sales are up come from the first few years (when PS5 was having supply issues). At the moment, it looks like its holding well...though not by a massive margin. Happy to see them doing stronger than usual in the region nonetheless!
