Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison – July 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: 454,466 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,527,729 - PS5

Total Lead: 1,153,163 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 40,830,088

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 41,983,251

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 0.45 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.53 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.15 million units.

The PS5 has sold 40.83 million units in 33 months, while the PS4 sold 41.98 million units. Month 33 for the PS5 is July 2023 and for the PS4 is July 2016.

The PS4 crossed 50 million in month 38, 60 million in month 44, and 70 million in month 50. The PS4 has sold 117.08 million units to date. The PS5 is 76.25 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - July 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: 24,876 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,821,054 - XOne

Total Lead: 32,129 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 22,821,097

Xbox One Total Sales: 22,853,226

July 2023 is the 33rd month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox One when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 24,876 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has caught up with the Xbox Series X|S by 1.82 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind by 32,129 units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 22.82 million units in 33 months, while the Xbox One sold 22.85 million units. Month 33 for the Xbox Series X|S is July 2023 and for the Xbox One is July 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 35.14 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - July 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: 48,461 - DS

Gap change over last 12 months: 542,172 - DS

Total Lead: 14,928,413 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 128,476,894

DS Total Sales: 143,405,307

July 2023 is the 77th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the DS  by 48,461 units when compared to the Switch during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the DS has outsold the Switch by 0.54 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 14.93 million units.

The 77th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is July 2023, while for the DS it is March 2011. The Switch has sold 128.48 million units, while the DS sold 143.41 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 25.54 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - July 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.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 429,590 - PS5 & XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 293,325 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 1,185,292 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 63,651,185

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 64,836,477

In July 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 0.43 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 0.29 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 1.19 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 33 months sold a combined 63.65 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 64.84 million units. Month 33 is July 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is July 2016.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.04 million units after 116 months. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 111.39 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - July 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: 106,384 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,663,397 - X360

Total Lead 2,807,866 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 22,821,097

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 20,013,231

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 0.11 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has caught up to the Xbox Series X|S by 1.66 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 2.81 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 22.82 million units in 33 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 20.01 million units. Month 33 for the Xbox Series X|S is July 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is July 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 30 million in month 43, 40 million in month 54, and 50 million in month 62. The Xbox 360 sold 85.73 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 62.91 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - July 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: 832,018 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 10,899,076 - PS5

Total Lead: 18,008,991 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 40,830,088

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 22,821,097

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 0.83 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 10.90 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 18.01 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 40.83 million units in 33 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 22.82 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 64.1 percent marketshare (+4.6% year-over-year), compared to 35.9 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.6% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.15 million units behind of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 0.03 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - July 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: 772,386 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 9,202,574 - PS5

Total Lead: 17,221,868 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales 40,830,088

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 23,608,220

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 0.77 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 9.20 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 17.22 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 40.83 million units in 33 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 23.61 million units. Month 33 for the PlayStation 5 is July 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is July 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 48 where it had sold 41.50 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 46.57 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - July 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: 365,894 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,416,829 - Wii

Total Lead: 10,432,917 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 40,830,088

Wii Total Sales: 51,263,005

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 0.37 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Nintendo Wii has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 2.42 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 10.43 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 40.83 million units in 33 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 51.26 million units. Month 33 for the PlayStation 5 is July 2023 and for the Nintendo Wii it is July 2009.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 60 million in month 38, 70 million in month 43, 80 million in month 50, and 90 million in month 61. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 60.80 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - July 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: 104,594 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,192,722 - PS5

Total Lead: 559,557 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,840,274

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 14,280,717

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 104,594 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.19 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.56 million units.

The PS5 has sold 14.84 million units in 33 months, while the PS4 sold 14.28 million units. Month 33 for the PS5 is July 2023 and for the PS4 is July 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 34.88 million units to date in the US. The PS5 is 20.04 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison in the US - July 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: 104,671 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,953,446 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,675,451 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 14,840,274

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 11,164,823

July 2023 is the 33rd 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 104,671 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series X|S by 2.95 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 3.68 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 14.84 million units in the US in 33 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 11.16 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 57.1 percent marketshare (+4.7% year-over-year), compared to 42.9 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.7% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.56 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 1.40 million.