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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - June 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: 1,073,709 - NS
Gap change over last 12 months: 7,692,395 - NS
Total Lead: 8,044,443 - Switch
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 59,300,349
Switch Total Sales: 67,344,792
June 2024 is the 44th 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 1.07 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 7.69 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 8.04 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 59.30 million units in 44 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 67.34 million units. Month 44 for the PlayStation 5 is June 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is October 2020.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 70 million in month 45, 80 million in month 48, and 90 million in month 55. The Nintendo Switch has sold 141.41 million units through February 2023. The PS5 is 82.11 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
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Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown | Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.
