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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 40
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: 59,883,309
- PS5: 55,471,977
- XSX|S: 28,044,399
Through the first 40 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 4.41 million units and is 31.84 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 27.43 million units.
The Switch has sold 59.88 million in 40 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 55.47 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 28.04 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 40 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 41.7 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 19.6 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 20,284,720
- PS5: 19,483,329
- XSX|S: 14,018,214
Through the first 40 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 0.80 million units and is 6.27 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.47 million units.
The Switch has sold 20.28 million in 40 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 19.48 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 14.02 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 40 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 37.7 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 36.2 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 26.1 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 18,335,618
- Switch: 15,408,787
- XSX|S: 7,523,786
Through the first 40 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 2.93 million units and is 10.81 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 7.89 million units.
The PS5 has sold 18.34 million in 40 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 15.41 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 7.52 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 40 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 44.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 18.2 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 14,102,185
- PS5: 5,346,958
- XSX|S: 564,766
Through the first 40 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 8.76 million units and is 13.54 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.78 million units.
The Switch has sold 14.10 million units in 40 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 5.35 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.56 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 40 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 70.5 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 26.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.8 percent.
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