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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 2023
This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.



XSX|S Vs. XOne Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 67,379 - XSX|S
Gap change over last 12 months: 669,128 - XOne
Total Lead: 890,078 - XSX|S
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,960,569
Xbox One Total Sales: 21,070,491
May 2023 is the 31st month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox One by 67,379 units.
In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has caught up with the Xbox Series X|S by 0.67 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 0.89 million units.
The Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.96 million units in 31 months, while the Xbox One sold 21.07 million units. Month 31 for the Xbox Series X|S is May 2023 and for the Xbox One is May 2016.
The Xbox One did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 34 when it sold 22.46 million units.
The Xbox One crossed 30 million in month 46, 40 million in month 61, and 50 million in month 81. The Xbox One has sold 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 36.00 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.
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