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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,686,777 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 1,197,440 - PS5
Total Lead: 3,751,431 - Switch
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376
Switch Total Sales: 56,398,807
December 2023 is the 38th 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 1.69 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the Switch by 1.20 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 3.75 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 56.40 million units. Month 38 for the PlayStation 5 is December 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is April 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 136.72 million units through December 2023. The PS5 is 84.07 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
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