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This monthly 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: 35,365,873
- PS5: 33,536,456
- XSX|S: 20,855,929
Through the first 28 months available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.83 million units units and is 14.51 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 12.68 million units.
The Switch has sold 35.37 million in 28 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 33.53 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 20.86 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 28 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 39.4 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 37.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 23.2 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- PS5: 12,933,238
- Switch: 12,269,631
- XSX|S: 10,155,657
Through the first 28 months available in the US the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.66 million units and is 2.78 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.11 million units.
The PS5 has sold 12.93 million in 28 months in the US, while the Switch sold 12.70 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 10.16 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 28 months, the PS5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 36.6 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 34.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 28.7 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 10,256,247
- Switch: 9,109,032
- XSX|S: 5,612,705
Through the first 28 months available in Europe the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 1.15 million units and is 4.64 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.64 million units.
The PS5 has sold 10.26 million in 28 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 9.11 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 5.61 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 28 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 41.0 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 36.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 22.5 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 8,439,573
- PS5: 2,979,775
- XSX|S: 432,655
Through the first 28 months 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 5.46 million units and is 8.01 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.55 million units.
The Switch has sold 8.44 million units in 28 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 2.98 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.43 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 28 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 71.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 25.1 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.7 percent.
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