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PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - May 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: 201,242 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,731,449 - PS5

Total Lead: 21,290,983 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,776,134

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 37,485,151

May 2024 is the 43rd 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 201,242 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 5.73 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 21.29 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.78 million units in 43 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 37.49 million units. Month 43 for the PlayStation 5 is May 2024 and for the PlayStation 3 is May 2010.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 62 where it had sold 61.47 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 28.62 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.



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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison - May 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: 172,115 - X360

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,313,968 - X360

Total Lead: 1,421,865 - X360

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 28,740,390

Xbox 360 Total Sales 30,162,255

May 2024 is the 43rd 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 172,115 units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.32 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox 360 by 1.42 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 28.74 million units in 42 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 30.16 million units. Month 43 for the Xbox Series X|S is May 2024 and for the Xbox 360 is May 2009.

The Xbox 360 crossed 40 million in month 54, 50 million in month 62, and 60 million in month 73. The Xbox 360 sold 85.73 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 56.99 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.

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - May 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: 580,758 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 13,747,720 - PS5

Total Lead: 30,035,744 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 58,776,134

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 28,740,390

May 2024 is the 43rd 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 0.58 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 13.75 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 30.04 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 58.78 million units in 43 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 28.74 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 67.2 percent marketshare (+3.6% year-over-year), compared to 32.8 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.6% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.07 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 2.86 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.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 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: 396,677 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,547,902 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 3,931,652 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 87,516,524

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 91,448,176

In May 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 0.40 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 1.55 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 3.93 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 43 months sold a combined 87.52 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 91.45 million units. Month 43 is May 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is May 2017.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.13 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 87.61 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.



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.