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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Week 104
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: 31,568,091
- PS5: 25,559,846
- XSX|S: 17,988,408
Through the first 104 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 6.01 million units units and is 13.58 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 7.57 million units.
The Switch has sold 31.57 million in 104 weeks worldwide, while the PS5 sold 25.56 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 17.99 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 104 weeks, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 42.0 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 34.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 24.0 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 11,075,125
- PS5: 9,292,917
- XSX|S: 8,335,564
Through the first 104 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 1.78 million units and is 2.74 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.96 million units.
The Switch has sold 11.08 million in 104 weeks in the US, while the PS5 sold 9.29 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.34 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 104 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 38.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 32.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 29.0 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (103 weeks):
- PS5: 8,776,937
- Switch: 7,975,044
- XSX|S: 4,888,063
The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 103 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.80 million units and is 3.89 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.09 million units.
The PS5 has sold 8.78 million in 103 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 7.98 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 4.89 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 103 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 40.6 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 36.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.6 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 7,547,720
- PS5: 2,080,668
- XSX|S: 382,081
Through the first 104 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 5.47 million units and is 7.17 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.70 million units.
The Switch has sold 7.55 million units in 104 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 2.08 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.38 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 104 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 75.4 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 20.8 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.
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