Xbox Series least should continue to grow. Especially with what appears to be some good Series S deals for the holidays. Hopefully Series X stock improves. 

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - September 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: 322,522 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,680,294 - PS5

Total Lead: 6,796,311 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 23,953,309

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 17,156,998

September 2022 is the 23rd 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 322,522 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 1.68 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 6.80 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 23.95 million units in 23 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 17.16 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 58.3 percent marketshare (-4.5% year-over-year), compared to 41.7 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (+4.5% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 3.05 million units behind of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Xbox One by 2.90 million units.

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PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - September 2022

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 3.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006 in North America and Japan and in March 2007 in Europe. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS3 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 515,777 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 895,587 - PS5

Total Lead: 8,417,061 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 23,953,309

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 15,536,248

September 2022 is the 23rd 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 3 by 515,777 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 0.90 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 8.42 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 23.95 million units in 23 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 15.54 million units. Month 23 for the PlayStation 5 is September 2022 and for the PlayStation 3 is September 2008.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 34 where it had sold 23.96 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 20 million in month 27, 30 million in month 38, and 40 million in month 47. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime.

PS5 is doing a great job against the PS3. And now that stock seems to be improving, it can do even better.

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - September 2022

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360.

The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in November 2005 in North America and December 2005 in Europe and Japan. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

XSX|S Vs. X360 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 25,828 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,582,542 - XSX|S

Total Lead 5,254,804 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 17,156,998

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 11,897,194

September 2022 is the 23rd month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. 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 25,828 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has grown its lead over the Xbox 360 by 2.58 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 5.25 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 17.16 million units in 23 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 11.90 million units. Month 23 for the Xbox Series X|S is September 2022 and for the Xbox 360 is September 2007.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 29 where it had sold 17.69 million units.

The Xbox 360 crossed 20 million units sold in month 34, 30 million in month 43, and 40 million in month 54. The Xbox 360 sold 85.73 million units lifetime.

I don't think the PS5 will ever fall behind the PS3. It will stay ahead for the entire time.

Yes, it can. With enough stock in the Holidays, Sony can give the PS5 a very strong boost against the PS3.

I believe there is enough demand.

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Switch vs PS4 Sales Comparison - September 2022

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

The PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide 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. PS4 Global:

Gap change in latest month: 607,549 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,155,942 - Switch

Total Lead: 16,845,729 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 113,488,016

PS4 Total Sales: 96,642,287

September 2022 is the 67th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Switch by just 607,549 units when compared to the PS4 during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS4 by 5.16 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the PS4 by 16.85 million units.

The 67th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is September 2022, while for the PlayStation 4 it is May 2019. The Switch has sold 113.49 million units, while the PlayStation 4 sold 96.64 million units during the same timeframe.

The PlayStation 4 did not reach current Switch sales until month 85 where it sold 113.68 million units.

The PlayStation 4 has sold 117.01 million units through September 2022. The Nintendo Switch is currently 3.52 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 4.

Getting real close now, it's been a long chase but very soon the Switch will pass PS4 and move up to the 4th highest selling system of all time, then shortly thereafter up to 3rd.

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Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - September 2022

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

The DS launched in November 2004 in North America, December 2004 in Japan, and March 2005 in Europe, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide 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. DS Global:

Gap change in latest month: 586,519 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,392,804 - DS

Total Lead: 13,041,930 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 113,488,016

DS Total Sales: 126,529,946

September 2022 is the 67th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Switch by 0.59 million units when compared to the DS during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the DS has outsold the Switch by 2.39 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 13.04 million units.

The 67th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is September 2022, while for the DS it is May 2010. The Switch has sold 113.49 million units, while the DS sold 126.53 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 40.53 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.