Welcome to the VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts monthly discussion thread for the June 2023 charts. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and post any charts I forget to post. View the list of June 2023 articles here.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison in Japan - June 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned Japanese sales of the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo DS.

The DS launched in December 2004 in Japan and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the normal holiday periods and the Japanese Golden Week holiday for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch Vs. DS Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 400,528 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,055,954 - Switch

Total Lead: 2,802,250 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 29,821,113

DS Total Sales: 32,623,363

June 2023 is the 76th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Japan. During the latest month, the Switch has outsold the DS by 400,528 units when you align the launches.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 2.06 million units. The DS is currently ahead of the Switch by 2.80 million units.

The 76th month for the Switch is June 2023, while for the DS it is March 2011. The Switch has sold 29.82 million units, while the DS sold 32.62 million units during the same timeframe. The DS sold current Switch sales in month 63.

The DS has sold 32.99 million units lifetime in Japan. The Switch is currently 3.17 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Switch should manage at least 2 million more this year (probably be closer to 2.5m more than 2m)
DS sold only ~230k in the equivalent 6 months

So the gap should be under 1m by the end of the year, then Japan still has high sales first week or two in January so Switch has a good chance to overtake DS lifetime in Q1 2024. (though my guess would be April)

At this point it feels like a matter of when and not if the Switch will outselling the DS in Japan. Worldwide though is still an if. It really comes down to when the Switch successor launches. 

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Japan - May 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned Japanese sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020 in Japan, while the PlayStation 4 launched in February 2014. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS4 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 44,063 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 603,699 - PS5

Total Lead: 535,119 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 3,853,766

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 3,318,647

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 PlayStation 4 by 44,063 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 603,699 units. The PS5 is currently ahead by 535,119 units.

The 32nd month for the PS5 in Japan is June 2023, while for the PS4 it is September 2016. The PS5 has sold 3.85 million units, while the PS4 sold 3.32 million units during the same timeframe. The PS4 sold current PS5 sales in month 35.

The PS4 crossed 4 million in Japan in month 35, 5 million in month 41, and 6 million in month 47. The PS4 has sold 9.63 million units to date. The PS5 is currently 5.78 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS4 in Japan.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in Japan - May 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360 in Japan, as well as looking at lifetime original Xbox sales and Xbox One sales.

The Xbox Series X|S launched in Japan in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in Japan in December 2005. The original Xbox launched in Japan in February 2002 and the Xbox One in September 2014.

XSX|S Vs. X360 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 13,789 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 9,317 - X360

Total Lead: 171,038 - X360

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 474,079

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 645,117

June 2023 is the 32nd month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for in Japan. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox 360 by 13,789 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 9,317 units. The Xbox 360 is currently ahead by 171,038 units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 474,079 units in 32 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 645,117 units. Month 32 for the Xbox Series X|S is June 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is July 2008.

The Xbox 360 crossed one million units in month 40 and 1.5 million units in month 67. The Xbox 360 sold 1.66 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 1.19 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Europe - June 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned Europe sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS4 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 6,774 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,974,881 - PS4

Total Lead: 5,080,377 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 12,089,123

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 17,169,500

June 2023 is the 32nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 4 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 6,774 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 1.97 million units. The PS5 is currently behind the PS4 by 5.08 million units.

The PS5 has sold 12.09 million units in 32 months, while the PS4 sold 17.17 million units. Month 32 for the PS5 is June 2023 and for the PS4 is June 2016.

The PS4 crossed 20 million units sold in Europe in month 37, 30 million in month 51, and 40 million in month 72. The PS4 has sold 45.84 million units to date in Europe. The PS5 is 33.75 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in Europe.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in Europe - June 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned European sales of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Wii.

The Wii launched in Europe in December 2006, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup, which is why there are big increases and decreases.

Switch Vs. Wii Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 268,123 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,667,625 - Switch

Total Lead: 349,200 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 32,643,732

Wii Total Sales: 32,294,532

June 2023 is the 76th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch outsold the Wii by 268,123 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 3.67 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Wii by 349,200 units.

The 76th month for the Nintendo Switch is June 2023 and for the Wii it is March 2013. The Switch has sold 32.64 million units, while the Wii sold 32.29 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 85.

The Wii sold 33.12 million units in Europe during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 0.48 million units to outsell the Wii in Europe.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison – June 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS4 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 480,463 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,263,040 - PS5

Total Lead: 1,593,669 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 39,641,116

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 41,234,785

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 PlayStation 4 by 0.48 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.26 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.59 million units.

The PS5 has sold 39.64 million units in 32 months, while the PS4 sold 41.23 million units. Month 32 for the PS5 is June 2023 and for the PS4 is June 2016.

The PS4 crossed 50 million in month 38, 60 million in month 44, and 70 million in month 50. The PS4 has sold 117.07 million units to date. The PS5 is 77.43 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in the US - June 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned US sales of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Wii.

The Wii launched in November 2006, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup, which is why there are big increases and decreases.

Switch Vs. Wii US:

Gap change in latest month: 262,575 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,034,935 - Switch

Total Lead: 822,839 - NS

Switch Total Sales: 41,685,991

Wii Total Sales: 40,863,152

June 2023 is the 76th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Wii has outsold the Switch by 262,575 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 4.03 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Wii by 0.82 million units.

The 76th month for the Nintendo Switch is June 2023 and for the Wii it is February 2013. The Switch has sold 41.69 million units, while the Wii sold 40.86 million units during the same timeframe.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 17,000 units to outsell the Wii in the US.