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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 51

This monthly series compares the aligned launch sales of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

It should be noted the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S had a worldwide launch, while the PlayStation 5 launch was split over the course of two weeks. Also, the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched during the holidays in November 2020.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Global:

  1. Switch: 85,813,517
  2. PS5: 72,971,396
  3. XSX|S: 32,200,387

Through the first 51 months available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 12.84 million units and is 53.61 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 40.77 million units.

The Switch has sold 85.81 million in 51 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 72.97 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 32.20 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 51 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 44.9 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.2 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 16.9 percent.


PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:

  1. Switch: 28,849,340
  2. PS5: 24,892,741
  3. XSX|S: 16,604,736

Through the first 51 months available in the US the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 3.96 million units and is 12.24 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.29 million units.

The Switch has sold 28.85 million in 51 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 24.89 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 16.60 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 51 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 41.0 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 35.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 23.6 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:

  1. PS5: 25,101,208
  2. Switch: 21,343,801
  3. XSX|S: 8,258,111

Through the first 51 months available in Europe the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 3.76 million units and is 16.84 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 13.09 million units.

The PS5 has sold 25.10 million in 51 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 21.34 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.26 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 51 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 45.9 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 39.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 15.1 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:

  1. Switch: 20,086,333
  2. PS5: 6,515,501
  3. XSX|S: 665,699

Through the first 51 months available in Japan the Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S by a wide margin. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 13.57 million units and is 19.42 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.85 million units.

The Switch has sold 20.09 million units in 51 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 6.52 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.67 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 51 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 73.7 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 23.9 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.4 percent.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

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