PS5 Comfortably Best-Seller - Europe Hardware Estimates for September 2024 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 21 October 2024 / 6,631 Views
The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 456,512 units sold for September 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 20.71 million units lifetime in Europe.
The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 166,307 units to bring its lifetime sales to 36.71 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 85,384 units to bring their lifetime sales to 8.05 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 1,052 units to bring its lifetime sales to 45.86 million units.
PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by nearly 77,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by over 88,000 units. PS4 sold 533,098 units for the month of September 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 173,876 units.
PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 158,181 (-25.7%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 108,140 units (-55.9%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 27,226 units (-14.1%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 5,453 units (-83.8%) year-over-year.
Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 170,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 11,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by over 4,000 units.
2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 3.28 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 1.55 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.66 million units.
Monthly Sales:
Europe hardware estimates for September 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):
- PlayStation 5 - 456,512 (20,710,968)
- Switch - 166,307 (36,712,141)
- Xbox Series X|S - 85,384 (8,005,381)
- PlayStation 4 - 1,052 (45,858,298)
Weekly Sales:
Europe September 7, 2024 hardware estimates:
- PlayStation 5 - 99,321
- Switch - 30,720
- Xbox Series X|S - 15,632
- PlayStation 4 - 215
Europe September 14, 2024 hardware estimates:
- PlayStation 5 - 86,397
- Switch - 26,807
- Xbox Series X|S - 16,146
- PlayStation 4 - 215
Europe September 21, 2024 hardware estimates:
- PlayStation 5 - 86,743
- Switch - 27,236
- Xbox Series X|S - 16,879
- PlayStation 4 - 209
Europe September 28, 2024 hardware estimates:
- PlayStation 5 - 88,397
- Switch - 48,015
- Xbox Series X|S - 17,528
- PlayStation 4 - 208
Europe October 5, 2024 hardware estimates:
- PlayStation 5 - 95,654
- Switch - 33,529
- Xbox Series X|S - 19,199
- PlayStation 4 - 205
VGChartz Methodology: Hardware estimates are based on retail sampling and trends in individual countries, which are then extrapolated to represent the wider region. This typically allows us to produce figures that end up being within 10% of the actual totals.
This data is regularly compared against official shipment figures released by the console manufacturers and figures estimated by regional trackers with greater market coverage than ourselves. We then update our own estimates to bring them into line with those figures. This can result in frequent changes often within a short space of time, but we feel it's important to prioritise accuracy over consistency.
Note that our estimates are based on sell-through data (units sold to consumers). In almost all cases the figures released by console manufacturers are based on shipment data (sell-in), where as soon as a device has left the factory and entered the supply chain for delivery it is considered a sale. This is why there is always a difference between the companies’ figures (sell-in) and VGChartz estimates (sell-through), even after we’ve made adjustments. The one exception to that is when a console has been discontinued and the remaining stock has finally sold out – at that point the figures will match.
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 ps5 will end September with over 62 million units globally, surpassing the nes. It may end December with about 68 million with a good holiday
Although PS5 numbers fell 25.7% year-on-year (keeping in mind that 2023 was Playstation's biggest hardware year ever), it never fails to amaze me that almost half a million consoles are sold in a single month.
And now it's time for the most exciting quarter of the year again.
Wether new software, hardware nor shows; October, November and December are going to be exciting months.
NSW being down only 14% year-on-year is quite remarkable.
Xbox Series being down a whopping 55.9% is nothing but remarkable, too. They already decreased last year, and now September's units sold being more than halved within 12 months again.
It's brutal to watch, but hardware sales have always been a mirror of what a brand is communicating outwards.
Year-to-date, this translates to almost a 6:1 ratio between PS5 and Xbox Series.
The Pak year of PS5 was was only 1 million more than there peak year on PS4. Also PS4 follow up it's 20 million year with a 19 million year, where Sony is look at 21 million to 16-17 million. Historically sales tend to go down at the second half or the lifespan. So it's not all sunshine for PlayStation, unless GTA6 will do for PlayStation what Kinect did Xbox.
Didn't Sony forecast 19m for the running fiscal year?
After 8 months they are trailing almost 25% behind 2023. With the numbers we have now, this trend will continue in the 9th month as well. So I don't think yoy a 10% drop is in the charts especially now that Japan sales are comatose.
“comatose” lol
Personally, I felt there's only a tiny probability the PS5 could reach 19m when they announced their forecast, too. But this was at a time where there wasn't much buzz.
I personally think 16m is under-guesstimated, too.
It's a tough.
Japan sales are definitely horrible after that price jump. They definitely will now only drag global numbers down.
The sales period from October to February is once again the hot phase.
I still think PS5 can reach 19m globally, but it's tough to tell before the December estimates are through.
Maybe, but last year they had Spider-Man 2 to boost PS5 sales in the holiday quarter. This year PS pretty much relies on third parties to do the job for them. I also don't expect big discounts considering they just increased the price in Korea. Anyways we will find out in 3 months, but I think it will sell quite a bit less than 19 million this year.
Software-wise, although 2024 is lacking 1st party titles, I personally perceive 2024 to be quite varied for PS5. Even in regards of exclusive games despite driven mostly by 2nd or 3rd party deals.
But that's just me.
Looking at raw numbers, 19m sold would indicate 11% less compared to 2023.
I agree that's very optimistic.
But I somewhat consider 2024 (fiscal year) to be able to pull strong numbers, too.
PS5 Pro can have absolutely no impact whatsoever compared to November and December 2023.
But it maybe it does.
I am excited about the estimates for the remainer of this year.
It seems like Zelda Echoes of Wisdom didn't give the Switch a boost in Europe
The week ending September 28th is higher so that and the Lite model did do something but not much overall it looks like.
Well, it went from 27k to 48k in it's launch week, so definitely a nice boost here. But with the follow-up week being 33k again, it was a short-lived one.
This is MS's last traditional console for sure. They will release a new box but it will have access to steam, therefore not being a traditional console. If it has access to steam, it has access to PlayStation games so them doing that is a no brainer.
"If it has access to steam, it has access to PlayStation games so them doing that is a no brainer."
Please call me stupid. I have never looked at it this way.
But you're right.
I gotta tell that this would be a very clever strategy.
Edit:
I gotta rephrase that.
I can't see how this would move the needle compared to devices like PC, Steam Deck, etc.
The Xbox brand needs exclusive selling points, and by that I mean games.
Doesn't it?
Well there is a reason Sony and MS don't do it already, it's because your competing with Steam and you'd rather people buy from your digital store only. MS has Gamepass though so for them, it's not such a loss because they are more interested in Gamepass succeeding rather than their storefront
The question will be, will PS allow it or will they block it. On top of that if MS allows Steam then they most likely wont be able to subsidize the hardware because someone can purchase the hardware just for Steam and never use the MS store. So the price on this device will be very high. Another thing is if the whole system becomes a PC (which it will have to do in order to run PS games) will devs even release games for Xbox anymore or will they just release games for PC and Xbox users can pick it up there. I don't know to many obstacles in this scenario makes me think it wont happen. Jez Corden recently reported that what he's heard is they are doing another traditional console except a handheld this time as well.
Yes, to prevent Playstation from blocking it, it will have to just be a Xbox branded PC. On bootup I think it will give you an option to choose between Steam, Epic, Xbox App. The reason devs will still develop for it is gamepass. As long as it has gamepass, consumers have a reason to buy it, and devs have a reason to develop for it.
I don't know I just don't think it's in MS's best interest to do this. On top of that I just don't think people will care enough to buy the console anyways. How many people are really going to start buying Xbox consoles just because they have the Steam store? I just don't see it. I think MS will stick with the traditional console model and they will settle for getting whatever audience they can from it. I think it's been pretty clear that MS just doesn't care about console sales anymore and they are focused on other things.
If the sales trend continues, the next Xbox will sell about 20 million. Developers aren't going to bother developing for it anyway, if it wants to have any games next gen steam is it's only option.
This is a real possibility but I'm just not sure MS thinks this way. This is the same company that thought they would have 100 mil GP subs by like 2030 which is clearly never going to happen.
starfield boosted xbox last year in sep but they have nothing this year..
While you make a good point, Starfield didn’t rlly boost September figures for Xbox all too much. https://www.vgchartz.com/article/458780/ps5-best-seller-with-over-600000-units-sold-europe-hardware-estimates-for-september-2023/
