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trunkswd on 08 June 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 321,200 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 873,801 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 3,480,675 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 86,523,768

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 90,004,443

In April 2024, 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 0.32 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 0.87 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 3.48 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 42 months sold a combined 86.52 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 90.00 million units. Month 42 is April 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is April 2017.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.13 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 88.61 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.



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trunkswd on 09 June 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - April 2024

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: 929,122 - DS

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,780,257 - Switch

Total Lead: 9,951,868 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 139,860,242

DS Total Sales: 149,812,110

April 2024 is the 86th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the DS by 0.93 million units when compared to the Switch during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 5.78 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 9.95 million units.

The 86th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is April 2024, while for the DS it is December 2011. The Switch has sold 139.86 million units, while the DS sold 149.81 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 14.16 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Last edited by trunkswd - on 09 June 2024

VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube. Follow 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.