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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 42
his monthly series compares the aligned launch sales of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
It should be noted the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S had a worldwide launch, while the PlayStation 5 launch was split over the course of two weeks. Also, the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched during the holidays in November 2020.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Global:
- Switch: 63,110,834
- PS5: 58,011,227
- XSX|S: 28,512,541
Through the first 42 months available worldwide the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 5.10 million units and is 34.60 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 29.50 million units.
The Switch has sold 63.11 million in 42 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 58.01 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 28.51 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 42 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 42.2 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 38.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 19.1 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- Switch: 21,169,833
- PS5: 20,295,458
- XSX|S: 14,417,335
Through the first 42 months available in the US the Nintendo Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 0.87 million units and is 6.75 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.88 million units.
The Switch has sold 21.17 million in 42 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 20.30 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 14.42 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 42 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 37.9 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 36.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 25.8 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:
- PS5: 19,036,592
- Switch: 16,152,193
- XSX|S: 7,646,694
Through the first 42 months available in Europe the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 2.88 million units and is 11.39 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.51 million units.
The PS5 has sold 19.04 million in 42 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 16.15 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 7.65 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 42 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 44.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 37.7 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 17.9 percent.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 15,035,368
- PS5: 5,578,014
- XSX|S: 585,647
Through the first 42 months available in Japan the Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S by a wide margin. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 9.46 million units and is 14.45 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 4.99 million units.
The Switch has sold 15.04 million units in 42 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 5.58 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.59 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 42 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 70.9 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 26.3 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.8 percent.
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