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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - November 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: 587,410 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 595,542 - PS5

Total Lead: 5,438,208 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 48,932,444

Switch Total Sales: 54,370,652

November 2023 is the 37th 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 0.59 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the Switch by 0.60 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 5.44 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 48.93 million units in 37 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 54.37 million units. Month 37 for the PlayStation 5 is November 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is March 2020.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 60 million in month 41, 70 million in month 45, and 80 million in month 48. The Nintendo Switch has sold 132.91 million units through September 2023. The PS5 is 83.98 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.



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