if the ps5 manages to keep up with switch sales for another year it will be incredible

Switch is about to hit its Covid year. It seems unlikely that PS5 will be able to keep up.

Every time the PS5 vs PS3 chart gets updated it gets even funnier that it took till recently for there to stop being occasional arguments saying the former would sell less than the latter.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - May 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: 765,668 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 10,186,360 - PS5

Total Lead: 16,489,188 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 38,449,757

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

May 2023 is the 31st 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 0.77 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 10.18 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 16.49 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 38.45 million units in 31 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 22.01 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 63.6 percent marketshare (+4.4% year-over-year), compared to 36.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.4% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.80 million units behind of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Xbox One by 0.89 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Wii Sales Comparison in the US - May 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: 336,156 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,970,164 - Switch

Total Lead: 560,264 - NS

Switch Total Sales: 41,328,755

Wii Total Sales: 40,768,491

May 2023 is the 75th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Wii has outsold the Switch by 336,156 units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the Wii by 3.97 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Wii by 560,264 units.

The 75th month for the Nintendo Switch is May 2023 and for the Wii it is January 2013. The Switch has sold 41.33 million units, while the Wii sold 40.77 million units during the same timeframe. The Wii sold current Switch sales in month 86.

The Wii sold 41.70 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 0.37 million units to outsell the Wii in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - May 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: 65,093 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 954,085 - PS5

Total Lead: 346,620 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,231,411

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 13,884,791

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 65,093 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 0.95 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.35 million units.

The PS5 has sold 14.23 million units in 31 months, while the PS4 sold 13.88 million units. Month 31 for the PS5 is May 2023 and for the PS4 is May 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 20.72 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

If June is as strong as May, Switch may well overtake with next month's numbers. Another long running chart finally ended.

The Wii was a sales powerhouse, but Switch is on another level.

We shall see once Circana/NPD for June comes out. Though, that won't be until July 28.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in the US - May 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: 125,040 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,773,451- X360

Total Lead: 7,997,408 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 41,328,755

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 33,331,347

May 2023 is the 75th 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 125,040 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 1.77 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Xbox 360 by 8.00 million units.

The 75th month for the Nintendo Switch is May 2023 and for the Xbox 360 it is January 2012. The Switch has sold 41.33 million units, while the Xbox 360 sold 33.33 million units during the same timeframe. The Xbox 360 sold current Switch sales in month 96.

The Xbox 360 sold 43.75 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 2.42 million units to outsell the Xbox 360 in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - May 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: 125,717 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,735,944 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,431,487 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,231,411

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 10,799,924

May 2023 is the 31st 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 125,717 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.74 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 3.43 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 14.23 million units in the US in 31 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 10.80 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 56.8 percent marketshare (+4.3% year-over-year), compared to 43.2 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.3% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.35 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 1.37 million.