Yeah agreed. The Elder Scrolls VI or a new Fallout would be the only bigger first-party games left. There are other decent size exclusives left in the tank, but not as big. A consistent stream of 3 to 4 good to great first-party games per year is important. 

I don't wanna go full quickrick here but with sales trend going downwards since December, they will need more than Starfield to be up YoY

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - February 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: 35,848 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 534,578 - XSX|S

Total Lead 3,796,797 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 20,855,929

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 17,059,132

February 2023 is the 28th 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 Series 360 by 35,848 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox Series X|S has grown its lead over the Xbox 360 by 0.53 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 3.80 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 20.86 million units in 28 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 17.06 million units. Month 28 for the Xbox Series X|S is February 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is February 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 64.87 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

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PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - February 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: 1,157,177 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,379,119 - PS5

Total Lead: 12,595,325 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 33,536,456

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 20,941,131

February 2023 is the 28h 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 1.16 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 5.38 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 12.60 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 33.54 million units in 28 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 20.94 million units. Month 28 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is February 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 39 where it had sold 34.00 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 53.86 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - February 2023

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: 391,737 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,880,466 - Wii

Total Lead: 13,008,262 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 33,536,456

Wii Total Sales: 46,544,718

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 Nintendo Wii by 391,737 units.

In the last 12 months, the Nintendo Wii has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 8.88 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 13.01 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 33.54 million units in 28 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 46.54 million units. Month 28 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2023 and for the Nintendo Wii it is February 2009.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 50 million in month 32, 60 million in month 38, 70 million in month 43, and 80 million in month 50. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 68.09 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - February 2023

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: 120,947 - DS

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,987,455 - DS

Total Lead: 9,701,125 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 122,769,661

DS Total Sales: 132,470,786

February 2023 is the 72nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the DS by 120,947 units when compared to the Switch during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the DS has outsold the Switch by 3.99 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 9.70 million units.

The 72nd month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is February 2023, while for the DS it is October 2010. The Switch has sold 122.77 million units, while the DS sold 132.47 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 31.25 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Link to the article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - February 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: 868,218 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,752,155 - Switch

Total Lead: 1,829,417 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 33,536,456

Switch Total Sales: 35,365,873

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 Nintendo Switch by 0.87 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 1.75 million units. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.83 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 33.54 million units in 28 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 35.37 million units. Month 28 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is June 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 122.77 million units through February 2023.

Oh wow the PS5 might overtake the Switch again. I did not think there would be a chance of that happening.

domnt get yourt hopes up