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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 102
This weekly 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: 31,087,700
- PS5: 24,975,620
- XSX|S: 17,703,165
Through the first 102 weeks available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 6.11 million units units and is 13.38 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 7.27 million units.
The Switch has sold 31.09 million in 102 weeks worldwide, while the PS5 sold 24.98 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 17.70 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 102 weeks, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 42.1 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 33.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 24.0 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 10,919,354
- PS5: 9,028,106
- XSX|S: 8,252,382
Through the first 102 weeks available in the US the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.89 million units and is 2.67 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.78 million units.
The Switch has sold 10.92 million in 102 weeks in the US, while the PS5 sold 9.03 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.25 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 102 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 38.7 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 32.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 29.3 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (101 weeks):
- PS5: 8,632,581
- Switch: 7,864,612
- XSX|S: 4,758,586
The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 101 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.77 million units and is 3.87 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.11 million units.
The PS5 has sold 8.63 million in 101 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 7.86 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 4.76 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 101 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 40.6 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.4 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 7,423,152
- PS5: 2,028,510
- XSX|S: 375,268
Through the first 102 weeks 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 5.39 million units and is 7.05 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.65 million units.
The Switch has sold 7.42 million units in 102 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 2.03 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.38 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 102 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 75.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 20.6 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.8 percent.
VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.
I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.
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