Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - December 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: 3,681,409 - Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 583,921 - PS5

Total Lead: 12,000,783 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376

Wii Total Sales: 64,648,159

December 2023 is the 38th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Wii when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 3.68 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 0.58 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 12.00 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 64.65 million units. Month 38 for the PlayStation 5 is December 2023 and for the Nintendo Wii it is December 2009.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 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 48.98 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - December 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: 889,209 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,869,998 - PS5

Total Lead: 1,039,723 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 53,687,099

December 2023 is the 38th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 4 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 889,209 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 3.87 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.04 million units.

The PS5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the PS4 sold 53.69 million units. Month 38 for the PS5 is December 2023 and for the PS4 is December 2016.

The PS4 crossed 60 million in month 44, 70 million in month 50, and 80 million in month 56. The PS4 has sold 117.15 million units to date. The PS5 is 64.50 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - December 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: 898,745 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,152,093 - XOne

Total Lead: 2,193,747 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 27,228,480

Xbox One Total Sales: 29,422,227

December 2023 is the 38th 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 0.90 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 2.15 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 2.19 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 27.23 million units in 38 months, while the Xbox One sold 29.42 million units. Month 38 for the Xbox Series X|S is December 2023 and for the Xbox One is December 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 30.73 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - December 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: 240,442 - PS3

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,342,784 - PS5

Total Lead: 19,662,934 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 32,984,442

December 2023 is the 38th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 3 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.24 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 8.34 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 19.66 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 32.98 million units. Month 38 for the PlayStation 5 is December 2023 and for the PlayStation 3 is December 2009.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 57 where it had sold 52.82 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 40 million in month 47, 50 million in month 54, and 60 million in month 62. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 34.75 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,454,636 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,660,839 - X360

Total Lead: 178,758 - XSX|S

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 27,228,480

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 27,049,722

December 2023 is the 38th 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 1.45 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has caught up to the Xbox Series X|S by 3.66 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 0.18 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 27.23 million units in 38 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 27.05 million units. Month 38 for the Xbox Series X|S is December 2023 and for the Xbox 360 is December 2008.

The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 39 when it had sold 27.80 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 58.50 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,860,070 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,140,683 - PS5

Total Lead: 25,418,896 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 27,228,480

December 2023 is the 38th 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 1.86 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.14 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 25.42 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 27.23 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 65.9 percent marketshare (+4.8% year-over-year), compared to 34.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-4.8% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.04 million units ahead of the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 2.19 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,686,777 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,197,440 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,751,431 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 52,647,376

Switch Total Sales: 56,398,807

December 2023 is the 38th 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 1.69 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the Switch by 1.20 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 3.75 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 52.65 million units in 38 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 56.40 million units. Month 38 for the PlayStation 5 is December 2023 and for the Nintendo Switch it is April 2020.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 60 million in month 41, 70 million in month 45, and 80 million in month 48. The Nintendo Switch has sold 136.72 million units through December 2023. The PS5 is 84.07 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,787,954 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,717,905 - PS5 & XSX|S

Total Lead: 3,233,470 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 79,875,856

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 83,109,326

In December 2023, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in the last month by 1.79 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has sold 1.72 million units more than the PS4 and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 3.23 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 38 months sold a combined 79.88 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 83.11 million units. Month 38 is December 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is December 2016.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.11 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 95.23 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.