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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - October 2022

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

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

PS5 Vs. Switch Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 109,436 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,175,112 - Switch

Total Lead: 6,287,468 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 25,284,123

Switch Total Sales: 31,571,591

October 2022 is the 24th 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 Switch by 109,436 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 5.18 million units. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 6.29 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 25.28 million units in 24 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 31.57 million units. Month 24 for the PlayStation 5 is October 2022 and for the Nintendo Switch it is February 2019.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 40 million in month 33, 50 million in month 35, and 60 million in month 41. The Nintendo Switch has sold 114.28 million units through October 2022.

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PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - October 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: 525,607 - Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 9,502,862 - Wii

Total Lead: 9,220,663 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 25,284,123

Wii Total Sales: 34,504,786

October 2022 is the 24th 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 525,607 units.

In the last 12 months, the Nintendo Wii has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 9.50 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 9.22 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 25.28 million units in 24 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 34.50 million units. Month 24 for the PlayStation 5 is October 2022 and for the Nintendo Wii it is October 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 - October 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: 219,812 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,162,364 - Switch

Total Lead: 2,030,146 - Wii

Switch Total Sales: 37,384,319

Wii Total Sales: 39,414,465

October 2022 is the 68th 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 219,812 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.16 million units. The Wii is currently ahead of the Switch by 2.03 million units.

The 68th month for the Nintendo Switch is October 2022 and for the Wii it is June 2012. The Switch has sold 37.38 million units, while the Wii sold 39.41 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 62.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 4.32 million units to outsell the Wii.



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Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

This was supposed to be posted on Sunday, but you know. Final October sales comparison.

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Switch vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in the US - October 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: 41,932 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,287,537 - X360

Total Lead: 9,950,400 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 37,384,319

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 27,433,919

October 2022 is the 68th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 41,932 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 1,287,537 units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Xbox 360 by 9.95 million units.

The 68th month for the Nintendo Switch is October 2022 and for the Xbox 360 it is June 2011. The Switch has sold 37.38 million units, while the Xbox 360 sold 27.43 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 6.37 million units to outsell the Xbox 360.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.