PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - July 2024 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 September 2024 / 6,837 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: 112,057 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 2,367,686 - PS5
Total Lead: 6,124,037 - PS5
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 21,136,789
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 15,012,752
July 2024 is the 45th 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 112,057 units.
In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.37 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 6.12 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 21.14 million units in the US in 45 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 15.01 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 58.5 percent marketshare (+1.3% year-over-year), compared to 41.5 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-1.3% year-over-year).
The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.52 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 2.04 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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So, there'll be a Pro console in a few weeks. It may slightly expand the current margin. But in other regions the margin will be huge. In other article it was mentioned that in Americas 18 mln Xbox Series were sold out of 29. After Pro launch XS' sales are gonna slow down outside America, almost no doubt. It feels like Indiana Jones: The Great Cirlce won't help to raise sales in Europe and Asia.
I do not anticipate the margin changing at all if the PS5 Pro is marketed at $600 or $700. Maybe one month of solid sales, and a very slight bump for the holiday, but that's about all I see it doing. Sell it for $100 less, then there's a good chance of success imo. As far as XBSX sales are concerned, hard to say what will happen. Microsoft does have a good lineup planned for next year, so I struggle to see any further YoY drops for F'26. What really matters is how GTAVI is marketed between the systems. Could Microsoft reach a deal with Rockstar for GTA exclusivity benefits? Or has Sony already achieved this goal?
I doubt Rockstar is willing to side with either PS or Xbox on marketing deals. Microsoft does have a good announced line-up, but with pc gaming on the rise that might not help the sales of Xbox consoles all that much.
