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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - March 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: 370,145 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,393,447 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,186,726 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 13,632,464

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 10,445,738

March 2023 is the 29th 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 370,145 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.39 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 3.19 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 13.63 million units in the US in 29 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 10.45 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 56.6 percent marketshare (+3.6% year-over-year), compared to 43.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.6% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.13 million units ahead the PlayStation 4 in the US when you align launches, while the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 1.45 million.

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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - March 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned US 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 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 339,081 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 751,036 - PS5

Total Lead: 130,201 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 13,632,464

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 13,502,263

March 2023 is the 29th 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 0.34 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 0.75 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.13 million units.

The PS5 has sold 13.63 million units in 29 months, while the PS4 sold 13.50 million units. Month 29 for the PS5 is March 2023 and for the PS4 is March 2016.

The PS4 crossed 15 million units in month 37, 20 million in month 47, and 25 million in month 57. The PS4 has sold 34.95 million units to date in the US. The PS5 is 21.32 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - March 2023

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

The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

XSX|S Vs. XOne Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 85,853 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 244,871 - XOne

Total Lead: 949,301 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,351,543

Xbox One Total Sales: 20,402,242

March 2023 is the 29th 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 One by 85,853 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has caught up with the Xbox Series X|S by 0.24 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 0.95 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.35 million units in 29 months, while the Xbox One sold 20.40 million units. Month 29 for the Xbox Series X|S is March 2023 and for the Xbox One is March 2016.

The Xbox One did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 32 when it sold 21.38 million units.

The Xbox One crossed 30 million in month 46, 40 million in month 61, and 50 million in month 81. The Xbox One has sold 51.26 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 29.91 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

PS5 should outsell the Wii LT, assuming it keeps steady numbers.

Wii had very nice sales, but it died early.

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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - March 2023

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide 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 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 977,366 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 148,620 - PS4

Total Lead: 2,874,942 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 35,942,643

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 38,817,585

March 2023 is the 29th 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 0.98 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.15 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 2.87 million units.

The PS5 has sold 35.94 million units in 29 months, while the PS4 sold 38.82 million units. Month 29 for the PS5 is March 2023 and for the PS4 is March 2016.

The PS4 crossed 40 million units in month 31, 50 million in month 38, and 60 million in month 44. The PS4 has sold 117.02 million units to date. The PS5 is 81.08 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - March 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: 194,276 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 179,325 – X360

Total Lead 3,542,121 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,351,543

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 17,809,422

March 2023 is the 29th 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 0.19 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has caught up to the Xbox Series X|S by 0.18 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 3.54 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.35 million units in 29 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 17.81 million units. Month 29 for the Xbox Series X|S is March 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is March 2008.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 36 where it had sold 22.02 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 64.38 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

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PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - March 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: 1,306,107 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 7,053,274 - PS5

Total Lead: 14,219,232 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 35,942,643

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 21,723,411

March 2023 is the 29th 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 1.31 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 7.05 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 14.22 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 35.94 million units in 29 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 21.72 million units. Month 29 for the PlayStation 5 is March 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is March 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 41 where it had sold 36.19 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 51.46 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - March 2023

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: 1,506,773 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,884,842 - PS5

Total Lead: 14,591,100 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 35,942,643

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,351,543

March 2023 is the 29th 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 1.51 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 8.88 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 14.59 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 35.94 million units in 29 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 21.35 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 62.7 percent marketshare (+3.7% year-over-year), compared to 37.3 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.7% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.87 million units behind of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Xbox One by 0.95 million units.

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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - March 2023

This monthly series compares the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

Gap change in latest month: 1,063,219 - PS5 & XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 393,491 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 1,925,641 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 57,294,186

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 59,219,827

In March 2023, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the last month by 1.06 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 0.39 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 1.93 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 29 months sold a combined 57.29 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 59.22 million units. Month 29 is March 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is March 2016.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 168.28 million units after 113 months. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is 110.99 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.

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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - March 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: 1,178,616 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 151,736 - Switch

Total Lead: 307,401 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 35,942,643

Switch Total Sales: 36,250,044

March 2023 is the 29th 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 1.18 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 0.15 million units. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 0.31 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 35.94 million units in 29 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 36.25 million units. Month 29 for the PlayStation 5 is March 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is July 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 123.91 million units through March 2023. The PS5 is 87.97 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.