Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - June 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: 185,703 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,171,548 - PS5

Total Lead: 473,923 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,594,035

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 14,120,112

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 185,703 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.17 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.47 million units.

The PS5 has sold 14.59 million units in 32 months, while the PS4 sold 13.12 million units. Month 32 for the PS5 is June 2023 and for the PS4 is June 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 34.96 million units to date in the US. The PS5 is 20.37 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in the US - June 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.

Gap change in latest month: 23,598 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,708,461 - X360

Total Lead: 7,973,810 - Switch

Switch Total Sales: 41,685,991

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 33,712,181

June 2023 is the 76th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 23,598 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Nintendo Switch by 1.71 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the Xbox 360 by 7.97 million units.

The 76th month for the Nintendo Switch is June 2023 and for the Xbox 360 it is February 2012. The Switch has sold 41.69 million units, while the Xbox 360 sold 33.71 million units during the same timeframe. The Xbox 360 sold current Switch sales in month 97.

The Xbox 360 sold 43.75 million units in the US during its lifetime. The Switch needs to sell another 2.06 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 - June 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: 182,453 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,877,876 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,590,240 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,594,035

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 11,003,795

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 182,453 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.88 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 3.59 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 14.59 million units in the US in 32 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 11.00 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 57.0 percent marketshare (+4.6% year-over-year), compared to 43.0 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.6% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.47 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 1.38 million.

k to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - June 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: 256,302 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 164,646 - Switch

Total Lead: 373,148 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 39,641,116

Switch Total Sales: 40,014,264

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 0.26 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 0.16 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 0.37 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 39.64 million units in 32 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 40.01 million units. Month 32 for the PlayStation 5 is June 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is October 2019.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 50 million in month 35, 60 million in month 41, and 70 million in month 45. The Nintendo Switch has sold 127.70 million units through June 2023. The PS5 is 88.06 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - June 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: 32,069 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,658,535 - XOne

Total Lead: 49,453 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 22,364,983

Xbox One Total Sales: 22,414,436

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 32,069 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has caught up with the Xbox Series X|S by 1.66 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind by 0.05 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 22.36 million units in 32 months, while the Xbox One sold 22.41 million units. Month 32 for the Xbox Series X|S is June 2023 and for the Xbox One is June 2016.

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 35.60 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

About the Xbox One sales. Microsoft in the past had stated the Xbox Series X|S was the fastest selling Xbox generation, however, in the most recent earnings report for the end of its last fiscal year didn't state this suggesting the Xbox Series X|S had fallen behind the Xbox One launch aligned. Phil Spencer in the last few months I believe stated the Xbox Series X|S is a few million ahead of the Xbox 360. So it came down to shifting Xbox One sales from its later years to earlier years, so it is now tracking ahead of the Xbox Series X|S.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - June 2023

his 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: 29,781 - XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,391,390 - X360

Total Lead 2,829,050 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 22,364,983

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 19,535,933

June 2023 is the 32nd 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 S360 by 0.03 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has caught up to the Xbox Series X|S by 1.39 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 2.83 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 22.36 million units in 32 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 19.54 million units. Month 32 for the Xbox Series X|S is June 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is June 2008.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 37 when it had sold 23.74 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 63.37 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Xbox Series failing to pull ahead of the Xbox One launch aligned is pretty damning considering how badly they screwed up the Xbone.

The lack of first party games is really biting them hard, and at this point I feel like the damage is probably permanent; even if/when they do start actually putting out major software, it may well be too late to escape the reputation of being a console with no games.

MS's management has just been piss poor this past decade; Xbox Series was a chance for a fresh start, but the same mistakes continue to drag them down.

The Xbox One had a decent enough lineup in its first 2-3 years then it just dried up. The Xbox Series X|S as you know has really only had Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 as big releases. A lot of resting on Bethesda's shoulders with Starfield. I see the Xbox Series X|S having stronger legs than the Xbox One, but at this rate I don't see it finishing that much ahead. 

Microsoft messed up badly with the Xbox One, but they kept being aggressive with a quick price cut eight months after launch and a flurry of temporary price cuts afterwards. They haven't been willing to lose anywhere close to this much money with the Xbox Series X.

But yes, first party has been a major blunder. They have had years to put out something of value and have almost completely failed. How Microsoft reacted to their failed Xbox One isn't even remotely comparable to how Nintendo reacted to the failure of the Wii U. Nintendo simultaneously kept putting worthwhile games on the Wii U while building towards their next gen and they did all that in much less time. Sure, Nintendo has a much better first party to work with than Microsoft, but a big part of how things played out is how early Nintendo admitted to themselves that they had failed whereas Microsoft kept telling themselves for years that they are still doing fine due to being unable to properly analyze Xbox 360 vs. Xbox One; the latter was tracking ahead for a few years, so they really believed they are on the right track.

If Microsoft didn't still have all the American and European third parties on board, their Xbox operation would be totally doomed. But with this failsafe in place, they are bound to get the Xbox Series in the same ballpark as the Xbox One. My pre-launch prediction was ~65m and as of now I don't see a reason to change that outlook, especially because this gen will potentially see an eighth year before replacement. The XSX|S still has a big arsenal of price cut options left and the first party situation can only get better during the middle and late stage of the lifecycle.

The upwards adjustment for Xbox One lifetime sales really made things look bad for Microsoft's current gen. But in any case, it was never a question of Microsoft beating anyone this generation. Their decisions before going into this gen had already cemented them in a distant third place by default, therefore postponing any event of significant improvement for at least another generation.