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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - February 2024
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: 596,171 - NS
Gap change over last 12 months: 3,144,888 - NS
Total Lead: 4,411,332 - Switch
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 55,471,977
Switch Total Sales: 59,883,309
February 2024 is the 40th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Switch when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.60 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 3.14 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 4.41 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 55.47 million units in 40 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 59.88 million units. Month 40 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is June 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 138.50 million units through February 2023. The PS5 is 83.03 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube. Follow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.
Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown | Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.
