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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 32
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: 40,014,264
- PS5: 39,641,116
- XSX|S: 22,364,983
Through the first 32 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 0.37 million units and is 17.65 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 17.28 million units.
The Switch has sold 40.01 million in 32 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 39.64 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 22.36 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 39.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 21.9 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- PS5: 14,594,035
- Switch: 13,508,284
- XSX|S: 11,003,795
Through the first 32 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 1.09 million units and is 3.59 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 2.50 million units.
The PS5 has sold 14.59 million in 32 months in the US, while the Switch sold 13.51 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 11.00 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the PS5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 37.3 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 34.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 28.2 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 12,069,023
- Switch: 10,392,503
- XSX|S: 6,153,558
Through the first 32 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 1.68 million units and is 5.92 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.24 million units.
The PS5 has sold 12.07 million in 32 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 10.39 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 6.15 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 42.2 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 36.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 21.5 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 9,768,896
- PS5: 3,853,766
- XSX|S: 474,079
Through the first 32 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 5.92 million units and is 9.29 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 3.38 million units.
The Switch has sold 9.77 million units in 32 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 3.85 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.47 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 32 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 69.3 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 27.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 3.4 percent.
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