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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - July 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: 2,765,840 - NS
Gap change over last 12 months: 9,832,236 - NS
Total Lead: 10,910,283 - Switch
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 60,163,605
Switch Total Sales: 71,073,888
July 2024 is the 45th 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 2.77 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 9.83 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 10.91 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 60.16 million units in 45 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 71.07 million units. Month 45 for the PlayStation 5 is July 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is November 2020.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 80 million in month 48, 90 million in month 55, and 100 million in month 58. The Nintendo Switch has sold 142.06 million units through July 2024. The PS5 is 81.90 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
Last edited by trunkswd - on 11 September 2024VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube. Follow me on Twitter, Bluesky, and Threads.
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