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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 52

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: 87,498,166
  2. PS5: 74,145,787
  3. XSX|S: 32,461,899

Through the first 52 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 13.35 million units and is 55.04 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 41.68 million units.

The Switch has sold 87.50 million in 52 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 74.15 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 32.46 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 52 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 45.1 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.2 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 16.7 percent.


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

  1. Switch: 29,381,942
  2. PS5: 25,202,423
  3. XSX|S: 16,767,932

Through the first 52 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 4.18 million units and is 12.61 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.43 million units.

The Switch has sold 29.38 million in 52 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 25.20 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 16.77 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 52 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 41.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 35.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 23.5 percent.

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

  1. PS5: 25,466,322
  2. Switch: 21,774,019
  3. XSX|S: 8,305,492

Through the first 52 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 3.69 million units and is 17.16 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 13.47 million units.

The PS5 has sold 25.47 million in 52 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 21.77 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.31 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 52 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 45.9 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 39.2 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 14.9 percent.

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

  1. Switch: 20,495,873
  2. PS5: 6,668,533
  3. XSX|S: 673,120

Through the first 52 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 13.83 million units and is 19.82 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 6.00 million units.

The Switch has sold 20.50 million units in 52 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 6.67 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.67 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 52 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 73.6 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 24.0 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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