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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Europe - April 2024

This monthly series compares the aligned Europe 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 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 153,273 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 61,882 - PS5

Total Lead: 4,988,936 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 19,036,592

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 24,025,528

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 153,273 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 61,882 units. The PS5 is currently behind the PS4 by 4.99 million units.

The PS5 has sold 19.04 million units in 42 months, while the PS4 sold 24.03 million units. Month 42 for the PS5 is April 2024 and for the PS4 is April 2017.

The PS4 crossed 30 million in month 51 and 40 million in month 72. The PS4 has sold 45.85 million units to date in Europe. The PS5 is 26.81 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in Europe.



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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison in Europe - April 2024

This monthly series compares the aligned Europe 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 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 50,075 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 654,479 - XOne

Total Lead: 743,468 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 7,646,694

Xbox One Total Sales: 8,390,162

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 50,075 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 0.65 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 0.74 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 7.65 million units in 42 months, while the Xbox One sold 8.39 million units. Month 42 for the Xbox Series X|S is April 2024 and for the Xbox One is April 2017.

The Xbox One crossed 10 million units sold in Europe in month 50, 12 million in month 62, and 14 million in month 76. The Xbox One sold 14.86 million units lifetime in Europe. The Xbox Series X|S is 7.21 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales in Europe.



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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - April 2024

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 US:

Gap change in latest month: 49,971 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,146,536 - PS5

Total Lead: 1,475,603 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 20,295,458

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 18,819,855

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 49,971 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.15 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 1.48 million units.

The PS5 has sold 20.30 million units in 42 months, while the PS4 sold 18.82 million units. Month 42 for the PS5 is April 2024 and for the PS4 is April 2017.

The PS4 crossed 20 million in month 47, 25 million in month 57, and 30 million in month 71. The PS4 has sold 34.92 million units to date in the US. The PS5 is 14.62 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 157,108 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,843,588 - PS5

Total Lead: 710,821 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 58,722,048

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 157,108 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the PS4 by 1.84 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 0.71 million units.

The PS5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the PS4 sold 58.72 million units. Month 42 for the PS5 is April 2024 and for the PS4 is April 2017.

The PS4 crossed 60 million in month 44, 70 million in month 50, and 80 million in month 56. The PS4 has sold 117.17 million units to date. The PS5 is 59.16 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 164,092 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,717,389 - XOne

Total Lead: 2,769,854 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 28,512,541

Xbox One Total Sales: 31,282,395

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 0.16 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 2.72 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 2.77 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 28.51 million units in 42 months, while the Xbox One sold 31.28 million units. Month 42 for the Xbox Series X|S is April 2024 and for the Xbox One is April 2017.

The Xbox One crossed 40 million in month 53, 45 million in month 62, and 50 million in month 71. The Xbox One has sold 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 29.45 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 848,772 - NS

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,310,152 - NS

Total Lead: 5,099,607 - Switch

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227

Switch Total Sales: 63,110,834

April 2024 is the 42nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Switch when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.85 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 5.31 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 5.10 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 63.11 million units. Month 42 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2024 and for the Nintendo Switch it is August 2020.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 70 million in month 45, 80 million in month 48, and 90 million in month 55. The Nintendo Switch has sold 139.86 million units through February 2023. The PS5 is 81.85 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 31,638 - Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 31,180 - PS5

Total Lead: 11,498,716 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227

Wii Total Sales: 69,509,943

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 31,638 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 31,180 units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 11.50 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 69.51 million units. Month 42 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2024 and for the Nintendo Wii it is April 2010.

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 43.62 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 617,205 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 13,877,532 - PS5

Total Lead: 29,498,686 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 28,512,541

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 0.62 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 13.88 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 28.51 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 28.51 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 67.0 percent marketshare (+3.7% year-over-year), compared to 33.0 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.7% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 0.71 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 2.77 million units.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

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PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 144,695 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,159,193 - PS5

Total Lead: 21,138,741 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,011,227

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 36,872,486

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 144,695 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 6.16 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 21.14 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.01 million units in 42 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 36.87 million units. Month 42 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2024 and for the PlayStation 3 is April 2010.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 61 where it had sold 58.02 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 29.39 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 258,603 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,383,720 - X360

Total Lead: 1,244,450 - X360

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 28,512,541

Xbox 360 Total Sales: 29,756,991

April 2024 is the 42nd 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 0.26 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.38 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox 360 by 1.24 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 28.51 million units in 42 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 29.76 million units. Month 42 for the Xbox Series X|S is April 2024 and for the Xbox 360 is April 2009.

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 57.22 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTubeFollow me on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Weekly Hardware Breakdown Top 10 | Weekly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.