VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts April 2023 Discussion Thread

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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - April 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Switch.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

PS5 Vs. Switch Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 608,893 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 706,164 - PS5

Total Lead: 452,492 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 37,439,537

Switch Total Sales: 36,987,045

April 2023 is the 30th month the PlayStation 5 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 Nintendo Switch by 0.61 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the Switch by 0.71 million units. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 0.45 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 37.44 million units in 30 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 36.99 million units. Month 39 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is August 2019.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 40 million in month 33, 50 million in month 35, and 60 million in month 41. The Nintendo Switch has sold 123.91 million units through March 2023. The PS5 is 87.62 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.

Last edited by trunkswd - on 26 May 2023