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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 41
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: 61,436,747
- PS5: 56,894,112
- XSX|S: 28,302,131
Through the first 41 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 4.54 million units and is 33.13 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 28.59 million units.
The Switch has sold 61.44 million in 41 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 55.89 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 28.30 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 41 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 41.9 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 19.3 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 20,654,285
- PS5: 20,018,450
- XSX|S: 14,218,303
Through the first 41 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 0.64 million units and is 6.44 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.80 million units.
The Switch has sold 20.65 million in 41 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 20.02 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 14.22 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 41 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 37.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 36.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 25.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 18,714,577
- Switch: 15,815,099
- XSX|S: 7,598,469
Through the first 41 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 2.90 million units and is 11.12 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.22 million units.
The PS5 has sold 18.71 million in 41 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 15.82 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 7.60 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 41 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 44.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 18.1 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 14,556,971
- PS5: 5,486,203
- XSX|S: 574,885
Through the first 41 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 9.07 million units and is 13.98 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.91 million units.
The Switch has sold 14.56 million units in 41 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 5.49 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.57 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 41 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 70.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 26.6 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.8 percent.
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