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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 37
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: 54,370,652
- PS5: 48,932,444
- XSX|S: 25,373,618
Through the first 37 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 5.44 million units and is 29.00 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 23.56 million units.
The Switch has sold 54.37 million in 37 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 48.93 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 25.37 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 42.3 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 19.7 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 18,488,821
- PS5: 17,163,159
- XSX|S: 12,456,095
Through the first 37 months available in the US the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.33 million units and is 6.03 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.71 million units.
The Switch has sold 18.49 million in 37 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 17.16 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 12.46 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 38.4 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 35.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 25.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 16,197,326
- Switch: 13,878,195
- XSX|S: 6,986,826
Through the first 37 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 2.32 million units and is 9.21 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 6.89 million units.
The PS5 has sold 16.20 million in 37 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 13.88 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 6.99 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 43.7 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 18.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 13,102,090
- PS5: 4,753,947
- XSX|S: 536,295
Through the first 37 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 8.35 million units and is 12.57 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.22 million units.
The Switch has sold 13.10 million units in 37 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 4.75 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.54 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 71.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 25.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.9 percent.
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