Link to the article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in Japan - February 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360 in Japan, as well as looking at lifetime original Xbox sales and Xbox One sales.

The Xbox Series X|S launched in Japan in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in Japan in December 2005. The original Xbox launched in Japan in February 2002 and the Xbox One in September 2014.

XSX|S Vs. X360 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 14,706 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 42,832 - XSX|S

Total Lead: 165,378 - X360

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 432,655

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 598,033

February 2023 is the 28th month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for in Japan. 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 14,706 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has caught up to the Xbox 360 by 42,832 units. The Xbox 360 is currently ahead by 165,378 units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 432,655 units in 28 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 598,033 units. Month 28 for the Xbox Series X|S is February 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is March 2008.

The Xbox 360 crossed one million units in month 40 and 1.5 million units in month 67. The Xbox 360 sold 1.66 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 1.23 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Well, XS has already sold like 4 times as much as the Xbone did, that's something at least.
I doubt Xbox will ever be truly relevant in Japan, but at least they're no longer borderline non-existent.

Link to the article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Europe - February 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned Europe 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 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 59,088 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,085,345 - PS4

Total Lead: 5,381,499 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 10,256,247

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 15,637,746

February 2023 is the 28th 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 4 by 59,088 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 3.09 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 5.38 million units.

The PS5 has sold 10.26 million units in 28 months, while the PS4 sold 15.64 million units. Month 28 for the PS5 is February 2016 and for the PS4 is February 2016.

The PS4 crossed 20 million units sold in Europe in month 37, 30 million in month 51, and 40 million in month 72. The PS4 has sold 45.83 million units to date in Europe. The PS5 is 35.57 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in Europe.

Link to the article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in Europe - February 2023

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: 42,781 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,511,557 - Switch

Total Lead: 453,342 - Wii

Switch Total Sales: 31,268,026

Wii Total Sales: 31,721,368

February 2023 is the 72nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch caught up to the Wii by 42,781 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.51 million units. The Wii is currently ahead of the Switch by 453,342 units.

The 72^nd month for the Nintendo Switch is February 2023 and for the Wii it is November 2012. The Switch has sold 31.27 million units, while the Wii sold 31.72 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 67.

The Wii sold 33.12 million units in Europe during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 1.85 million units to outsell the Wii in Europe.

Switch inching its way to victory. 

Only a couple more months of meaningful sales for the Wii, then the Switch should start to gain in earnest just by virtue of continuing to live longer.

Link to the article here.

Switch vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Europe - February 2023

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

The PlayStation 4 launched in Europe in November 2013, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch Vs. PS4 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 162,733 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,266,690 - PS4

Total Lead: 8,882,407 - PS4

Switch Total Sales: 31,268,026

PS4 Total Sales: 40,150,433

February 2023 is the 72nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the PlayStation 4 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 162,733 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 4 has outsold the Switch by 0.16 million units. The Switch is currently behind the PlayStation 3 by 1.27 million units.

The 72nd month for the Nintendo Switch in Europe is February 2023 and for the PlayStation 4 it is October 2014. The Switch has sold 31.27 million units, while the PlayStation 4 has sold 40.15 million units during the same timeframe.

The PS4 crossed 20 million units sold in Europe in month 37, 30 million in month 51, and 40 million in month 72. The PlayStation 4 sold 45.83 million units in Europe to date. The Switch needs to sell another 14.56 million units to outsell the PlayStation 4 in Europe.

No, Switch won't beat the PS4 in Europe.

But that's Ok, Europe is famous for being Playstation land. And PS4 was huge there.

Link to the article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - February 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: 284,879 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,784,711 - PS5

Total Lead: 2,777,581 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 12,933,238

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 10,155,657

February 2023 is the 28th 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 284,979 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 1.78 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 2.78 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 12.93 million units in the US in 28 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 10.16 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 56.0 percent marketshare (+2.0% year-over-year), compared to 44.0 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.0% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.23 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 1.49 million.

Link to the article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in the US - February 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: 252,764 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,644,555 - Switch

Total Lead: 552,741 - NS

Switch Total Sales: 40,253,007

Wii Total Sales: 39,700,266

February 2023 is the 72nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 252,764 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 2.64 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Wii by 552,741 units.

The 72nd month for the Nintendo Switch is February 2023 and for the Wii it is October 2012. The Switch has sold 40.25 million units, while the Wii sold 39.70 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 74.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 1.45 million units to outsell the Wii in the US.

That last 1.45m is gonna start to evaporate fast now that the Wii is more less at the end of its run.

Crazy that the Switch was once 7 million behind. Those legs are paying off.