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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - June 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: 256,302 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 164,646 - Switch

Total Lead: 373,148 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 39,641,116

Switch Total Sales: 40,014,264

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 0.26 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 0.16 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 0.37 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 39.64 million units in 32 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 40.01 million units. Month 32 for the PlayStation 5 is June 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is October 2019.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 50 million in month 35, 60 million in month 41, and 70 million in month 45. The Nintendo Switch has sold 127.70 million units through June 2023. The PS5 is 88.06 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.



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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Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.