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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - September 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: 514,111 - NS
Gap change over last 12 months: 10,453,388 - NS
Total Lead: 16,887,043 - NS
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 61,935,334
Switch Total Sales: 78,822,377
September 2024 is the 47th 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 0.51 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 10.45 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 16.89 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 61.94 million units in 47 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 78.82 million units. Month 47 for the PlayStation 5 is September 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is January 2021.
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 143.49 million units to date. The PS5 is 81.55 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
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