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PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - April 2024
This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Wii.
The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Wii launched in November 2006. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.
PS5 Vs. Wii Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 31,638 - Wii
Gap change over last 12 months: 31,180 - PS5
Total Lead: 11,498,716 - Wii
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227
Wii Total Sales: 69,509,943
April 2024 is the 42nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Wii when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 31,638 units.
In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 31,180 units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 11.50 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 69.51 million units. Month 42 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2024 and for the Nintendo Wii it is April 2010.
The Nintendo Wii crossed 70 million in month 43, 80 million in month 50, and 90 million in month 61. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 43.62 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.
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