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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - August 2022

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S both launched in November 2020. The PlayStation 5 launched November 12, 2020 in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, and the rest of the world on November 19, 2020. The Xbox Series X|S launched worldwide on November 10, 2020.

PS5 Vs. XSX|S Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 256,394 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,660,622 - PS5

Total Lead: 6,218,789 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 22,746,087

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 16,527,298

August 2022 is the 22nd month the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 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 Xbox Series X|S by 256,394 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 1.66 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 6.22 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 22.75 million units in 22 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 16.53 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 57.9 percent marketshare (-4.5% year-over-year), compared to 42.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (+4.5% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.56 million units behind of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Xbox One by 3.01 million units.

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PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - August 2022

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: 278,940 - Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,948,796 - Wii

Total Lead: 8,706,648 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 22,746,087

Wii Total Sales: 31,452,735

August 2022 is the 22nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Wii when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 278,940 units.

In the last 12 months, the Nintendo Wii has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 8.95 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 8.71 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 22.75 million units in 22 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 31.45 million units. Month 22 for the PlayStation 5 is August 2022 and for the Nintendo Wii it is August 2008.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 40 million in month 26, 50 million in month 32, and 60 million in month 38. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime.

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Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in the US - August 2022

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: 211,162 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,245,850 - Switch

Total Lead: 2,476,310 - Wii

Switch Total Sales: 36,773,120

Wii Total Sales: 39,249,430

August 2022 is the 66th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Switch has caught up with the Wii when you align the launches by 211,162 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.25 million units. The Wii is currently ahead of the Switch by 2.48 million units.

The 66th month for the Nintendo Switch is August 2022 and for the Wii it is April 2012. The Switch has sold 36.77 million units, while the Wii sold 39.25 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 61.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 4.93 million units to outsell the Wii.

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Switch vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in the US - August 2022

This monthly series compares the aligned US sales of the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 launched in the US in November 2005, 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. Xbox 360 US:

Gap change in latest month: 9,531 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 811,167 - X360

Total Lead: 9,955,914 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 36,773,120

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 26,817,206

August 2022 is the 66th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Nintendo Switch has outsold the Xbox 360 by 9,531 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 811,167 units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Xbox 360 by 9.96 million units.

The 66th month for the Nintendo Switch is August 2022 and for the Xbox 360 it is April 2011. The Switch has sold 36.77 million units, while the Xbox 360 sold 26.82 million units during the same timeframe. The Xbox 360 sold current Switch sales in month 85.

The Xbox 360 sold 43.75 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 6.98 million units to outsell the Xbox 360.

I think the Switch going to sell another 12-14mil in the US.

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Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in Europe - August 2022

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: 189,100 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,797,822 - Switch

Total Lead: 2,746,853 - Wii

Switch Total Sales: 28,455,191

Wii Total Sales: 31,202,044

August 2022 is the 66th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch caught up to the Wii by 189,100 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.80 million units. The Wii is currently ahead of the Switch by 2.75 million units.

The 66th month for the Nintendo Switch is August 2022 and for the Wii it is May 2012. The Switch has sold 28.46 million units, while the Wii sold 31.20 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 57.

The Wii sold 33.12 million units in Europe during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 4.66 million units to outsell the Wii in Europe.

Switch should win these last three by virtue of having better legs than the Wii and a big aligned lead over 360.

Yes, agreed! 

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Switch vs PS3 Sales Comparison in Europe - August 2022

This monthly series compares the aligned European sales of the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 3.

The PlayStation 3 launched in Europe in March 2007, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

Switch Vs. PS3 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 80,150 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,415,151 - Switch

Total Lead: 4,511,071 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 28,455,191

PS3 Total Sales: 23,944,120

August 2022 is the 66th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch has grown its lead over the PlayStation 3 by 80,150 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PlayStation 3 by 1.42 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the PlayStation 3 by 4.51 million units.

The 66th month for the Nintendo Switch in Europe is August 2022 and for the PlayStation 3 it is August 2012. The Switch has sold 28.46 million units, while the PlayStation 3 has sold 23.94 million units during the same timeframe. The PlayStation 3 did not reach current Switch sales until month 82.

The PlayStation 3 sold 30.87 million units in Europe during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 2.41 million units to catch up to the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 3.

Switch should pass PS3 in Europe by the end of the year at the rate it's moving.
Beating a PS home console in Europe is a big deal.