Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - January 2023

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: 356,566 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,236,117 - Switch

Total Lead: 2,698,635 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 31,767,146

Switch Total Sales: 34,465,781

January 2023 is the 27th 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 356,566 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 3.24 million units. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 2.70 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 31.77 million units in 27 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 34.47 million units. Month 27 for the PlayStation 5 is January 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is May 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 121.83 million units through January 2023.

February should be the point where PS5 starts beating the Wii. But the Wii may regain ground towards the end of the year coz it had a very strong Q4 that made up for an otherwise weak year. PS5 will dominate March-September.

Edit: On a second look, Wii's October and certainly November are looking easily beatable provided supply won't be an issue, especially with the reported PS5 revision launching around September alongside Spider-Man 2. But Wii's December that year is probably the biggest ever for a home console, and only barely beaten twice by the DS.

The PS5-Switch double helix is broken for now.
Switch cruises for the next 5 aligned months, giving PS5 a chance to make up some lost ground, then Switch starts climbing again in month 32, when holiday 2019 hit, following by the 2020 boom.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - January 2023 

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

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S both launched in November 2020. The Xbox Series X|S launched in the US on November 10, 2020, and the PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.

PS5 Vs. XSX|S US:

Gap change in latest month: 158,361 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,290,030 - PS5

Total Lead: 2,417,702 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 12,383,131

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 9,965,429

January 2023 is the 27th 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 158,361 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 1.29 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 2.42 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 12.38 million units in the US in 27 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 9.97 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 55.4 percent marketshare (+0.8% year-over-year), compared to 44.6 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-0.8% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.37 million units behind the PlayStation 4 in the US when you align launches, while the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 1.43 million.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - January 2023

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: 556,608 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,915,585 - PS5

Total Lead: 11,437,148 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 31,767,146

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 20,329,998

January 2023 is the 27th 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 0.56 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 3.92 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 11.44 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 31.77 million units in 27 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 20.33 million units. Month 26 for the PlayStation 5 is January 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is January 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 38 where it had sold 32.89 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 30 million in month 38, 40 million in month 47, and 50 million in month 54. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 55.63 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - January 2023

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: 218,010 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 929,297 - XSX|S

Total Lead 4,116,089 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 20,683,634

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 16,567,545

January 2023 is the 27th month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox 360 when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 218,010 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has grown its lead over the Xbox 360 by 0.93 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 4.12 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 20.68 million units in 27 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 16.57 million units. Month 27 for the Xbox Series X|S is January 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is January 2008.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 35 where it had sold 21.03 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. The Xbox Series X|S is 65.05 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

XS bulding a buffer for now, but it's gonna need it when 360's peak years and second wind align.
It's third holiday was already softer than 360's.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in the US - January 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: 208,441 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,524,516 - Switch

Total Lead: 299,977 - NS

Switch Total Sales: 39,932,936

Wii Total Sales: 39,632,959

January 2023 is the 71st month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 208,441 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.52 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Wii by 299,977 units.

The 71st month for the Nintendo Switch is January 2023 and for the Wii it is September 2012. The Switch has sold 39.93 million units, while the Wii sold 39.63 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 73.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 1.77 million units to outsell the Wii in the US.

Switch finally edging out ahead after years of chasing the Wii.
We're pretty much at the end of the line for Wii now, Switch just has to hold out a bit more and it will overtake just by virtue of lasting longer.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in the US - January 2023

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:  139,315 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 995,767 - X360

Total Lead: 11,539,263 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 39,932,936

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 28,393,673

January 2023 is the 71st 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 139,315 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 1.00 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Xbox 360 by 11.54 million units.

The 71st month for the Nintendo Switch is January 2023 and for the Xbox 360 it is September 2011. The Switch has sold 39.93 million units, while the Xbox 360 sold 28.39 million units during the same timeframe. The Xbox 360 sold current Switch sales in month 88.

The Xbox 360 sold 43.75 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 3.82 million units to outsell the Xbox 360 in the US.