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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - November 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: 1,623,671 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 9,528,073 - NS
Total Lead: 15,240,581 - NS
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 67,698,724
Switch Total Sales: 82,939,305
November 2024 is the 49th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 5 when compared to the aligned launch of the Nintendo Switch by 1.62 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 19.53 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 15.24 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 67.70 million units in 49 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 82.94 million units. Month 49 for the PlayStation 5 is November 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is March 2021.
The Nintendo Switch crossed 90 million in month 55, 100 million in month 58, and 110 million in month 65. The Nintendo Switch has sold 146.04 million units to date. The PS5 is 78.34 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.
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