Welcome to the VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts monthly discussion thread for the April 2026 charts. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and post any charts I forget to post. View the list of April articles here.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in Japan - April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned Japanese sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 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 2 Vs. Switch 1 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 44,635 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 1,780,978 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 5,391,837

Switch 1 Total Sales: 3,610,859

April 2026 is the 11th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in Japan. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 0.04 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 1.78 million units.

The 11th month for the Switch 2 is April 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is January 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 5.39 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3.61 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 36.86 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 31.47 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Japan - April 2026

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: 2,461 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 640,228 - PS4

Total Lead: 889,882 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 7,543,566

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 8,433,448

April 2026 is the 66th 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 2,461 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.64 million units. The PS5 is currently behind the PS4 by 0.89 million units.

The 66th month for the PS5 in Japan is April 2026, while for the PS4 it is July 2019. The PS5 has sold 7.54 million units, while the PS4 sold 8.43 million units during the same timeframe.

The PS4 crossed 8.5 million in month 68, 9 million in month 72, and 9.5 million in month 84. The PS4 sold 9.68 million units lifetime. The PS5 is currently 2.14 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS4 in Japan.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in the US – April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned US sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 in the US and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 US:

Gap change in latest month: 28,943 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 535,460 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 5,669,030

Switch 1 Total Sales: 5,133,570

April 2026 is the 11th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 28,943 units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 0.54 million units.

The 11th month for the Switch 2 is April 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is January 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 5.67 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 5.13 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 sold 48.85 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 43.23 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned US 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 US:

Gap change in latest month: 22,620 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 964,517 - PS4

Total Lead: 449,858 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 29,563,129

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 29,113,271

April 2026 is the 66th 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 22,620 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.96 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.45 million units.

The PS5 has sold 29.56 million units in 66 months, while the PS4 sold 29.11 million units. Month 66 for the PS5 is April 2026 and for the PS4 is April 2019.

The PS4 crossed 30 million in month 71, 32 million in month 74, and 34 million in month 86. The PS4 sold 34.93 million units lifetime in the US. The PS5 is 5.37 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in Europe - April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned Europe sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 in Europe and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 55,907 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 994,065 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 4,526,608

Switch 1 Total Sales: 3,532,543

April 2026 is the 11th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 55,907 units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 0.99 million units.

The 11th month for the Switch 2 is April 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is January 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 4.53 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3.53 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 sold 39.78 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 35.25 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 86,014 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 5,526,823 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 19,613,598

Switch 1 Total Sales: 14,086,775

April 2026 is the 11th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 86,014 units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 5.53 million units.

The 11th month for the Switch 2 is April 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is January 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 19.61 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 14.09 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 154.65 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 135.04 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs PS5 Sales Comparison - April 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 460,262 - PS5

Total Lead: 6,542,945 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 19,613,598

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 13,070,653

April 2026 is the 11th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Switch 2 by 0.46 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the PS5 by 6.54 million units.

The 11th month for the Switch 2 is April 2026, while for the PS5 it is September 2021. The Switch 2 has sold 19.61 million units, while the PS5 sold 13.07 million units during the same timeframe.

The PlayStation 5 sold 91.95 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 72.34 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS5.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - April 2026

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

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Wii launched in November 2006. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. Wii Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 161,408 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,983,34 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,138,646 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 91,947,615

Wii Total Sales: 95,086,261

April 2026 is the 66th 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 Wii by 0.16 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 5.98 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 3.14 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 91.95 million units in 66 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 95.09 million units. Month 66 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2026 and for the Nintendo Wii it is April 2012.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 9.68 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - April 2026

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: 360,078 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 937,327 - PS4

Total Lead: 3,736,435 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 91,947,615

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 95,684,050

April 2026 is the 66th 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 0.36 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.94 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.74 million units.

The PS5 has sold 91.95 million units in 66 months, while the PS4 sold 95.68 million units. Month 66 for the PS5 is April 2026 and for the PS4 is April 2019.

The PS4 crossed 100 million in month 72, 105 million in month 74, and 110 million in Month 79. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 25.25 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.