The DS has been gradually expanding its lead over the Switch for the past several years. But we are at the part of the graph where the Switch is going to start catching up. The real question is going to be if the Switch can catch the DS before it runs out of sales momentum. Personally, I think it will, but it has a significant gap to close.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - May 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: 342,947 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 850,575 - PS5

Total Lead: 1,796,532 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 38,449,757

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 40,246,289

May 2023 is the 31st 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 0.85 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.80 million units.

The PS5 has sold 38.45 million units in 31 months, while the PS4 sold 40.25 million units. Month 31 for the PS5 is May 2023 and for the PS4 is May 2016.

The PS4 crossed 50 million in month 38, 60 million in month 44, and 70 million in month 50. The PS4 has sold 117.05 million units to date. The PS5 is 78.60 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 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: 67,379 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 669,128 - XOne

Total Lead: 890,078 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,960,569

Xbox One Total Sales: 21,070,491

May 2023 is the 31st 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 67,379 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has caught up with the Xbox Series X|S by 0.67 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 0.89 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.96 million units in 31 months, while the Xbox One sold 21.07 million units. Month 31 for the Xbox Series X|S is May 2023 and for the Xbox One is May 2016.

The Xbox One did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 34 when it sold 22.46 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 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 36.00 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - May 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: 246,365 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,111,633 - X360

Total Lead 2,947,469 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 21,960,569

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 19,013,100

May 2023 is the 31st 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 0.25 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has caught up to the Xbox Series X|S by 1.11 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 2.95 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 21.96 million units in 31 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 19.01 million units. Month 31 for the Xbox Series X|S is May 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is May 2008.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 36 when 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 63.77 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Starting to doubt Xbox Series will sell much better than the Xbox One, let alone the 360.
They've really squandered the chance to be more competitive this gen by having such anemic first party output so far.

Speaking of Xbox Series, with charts like Wii vs Switch in Europe, (and soon NA) ending, Xbox Series vs 3DS would be cool to see as that's the next major system up from Xbox One that we have tracking data for.

This is the problem. The XBXS can't lift itself from the XBOX ONE numbers, let alone 3DS ones. Let's first wait and see if it will go ahead of the XB1 or not, and then compare it to the 3DS.

I get where you're coming from, but weren't we comparing the Switch to DS before it outsold Wii and PS4?

PS5 is currently being compared to PS4 before it has outsold the PS3, and XS is already being compared to the 360.

Anyway, we don't have to do it, it was only a suggestion.

I agree, however when the Switch began being compared to the DS, it was entering it's beast mode (from fall 2019 onwards) and was doing weekly and monthly numbers around the numbers the DS did. XBSX is not making anywhere near numbers close to the first three years of 3DS (13&14M per year). It is making XB1 sales numbers for now (with years of 8 and 9M). So for now it's still too early to compare it to the 3DS. If it picks up, then sure.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - May 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: 679,586 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,283,260 - PS5

Total Lead: 15,816,064 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 38,449,757

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 22,633,693

May 2023 is the 31st 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 0.68 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 8.28 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 15.82 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 38.45 million units in 31 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 22.63 million units. Month 31 for the PlayStation 5 is May 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is May 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 45 where it had sold 38.93 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 48.95 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - May 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: 719,325 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 54,816 - Switch

Total Lead: 351,850 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 38,449,757

Switch Total Sales: 38,801,607

May 2023 is the 31st month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Switch when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.72 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 0.05 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 0.35 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 38.45 million units in 31 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 38.80 million units. Month 31 for the PlayStation 5 is May 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is September 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 126.51 million units through May 2023. The PS5 is 88.06 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.