Welcome to the October 2024 VGChartz estimates thread, which includes the dates from October 6 to November 2. The articles breaking down October 2024 estimates will be posted in this thread.

You can go to the front page of the site and use the drop down to see the different weekly and monthly sales.

VGChartz Methodology: Hardware estimates are based on retail sampling and trends in individual countries, which are then extrapolated to represent the wider region. This typically allows us to produce figures that end up being within 10% of the actual totals.

This data is regularly compared against official shipment figures released by the console manufacturers and figures estimated by regional trackers with greater market coverage than ourselves. We then update our own estimates to bring them into line with those figures. This can result in frequent changes often within a short space of time, but we feel it's important to prioritise accuracy over consistency.

Note that our estimates are based on sell-through data (units sold to consumers). In almost all cases the figures released by console manufacturers are based on shipment data (sell-in), where as soon as a device has left the factory and entered the supply chain for delivery it is considered a sale. This is why there is always a difference between the companies’ figures (sell-in) and VGChartz estimates (sell-through), even after we’ve made adjustments. The one exception to that is when a console has been discontinued and the remaining stock has finally sold out – at that point the figures will match.

Worldwide estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Sells Over 1M, Sales Drop YoY for All - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console worldwide with 1,092,092 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 63.58 million units lifetime worldwide.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 694,857 units to bring its lifetime sales to 144.33 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 316,624 units to bring their lifetime sales to 30.44 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 2,545 units to bring its lifetime sales to 117.19 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by nearly 98,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 175,000 units. PS4 sold 1,189,871 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 491,620 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 146,442 (-11.8%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 94,795 units (-23.0%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 198,414 units (-22.2%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 15,972 units (-86.3%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up down by nearly 147,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by just over 2,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by over 133,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 11.19 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 7.59 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 3.25 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Global hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 1,092,092 (63,577,826)
2. Switch - 694,857 (144,325,448)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 316,624 (30,441,533)
4. PlayStation 4 - 2,545 (117,190,790)

Weekly Sales:

Global October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 247,868
2. Switch - 154,581
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 63,570
4. PlayStation 4 - 551

Global October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 247,875
2. Switch - 169,128
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 78,975
4. PlayStation 4 - 589

Global October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 304,866
2. Switch - 185,575
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 88,223
4. PlayStation 4 - 675

Global November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 291,483
2. Switch - 185,573
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 85,856
4. PlayStation 4 - 730

Americas estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Best-Seller, XS Outsells NS - Americas Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the Americas (USA, Canada, & Latin America) with 345,257 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 25.98 million units lifetime in the Americas.

The Xbox Series X|S was the second best-selling console with an estimated 196,809 units sold to bring lifetime sales to 18.39 million units. The Nintendo Switch came in third place with 160,337 units sold to bring its lifetime sales to 54.49 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 1,192 units to bring its lifetime sales to 41.55 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are up by nearly 76,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by over 16,000 units. PS4 sold 269,701 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 213,120 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 36,388 (-11.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 40,208 units (-19.6%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 70,100 units (-34.2%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 4,196 units (-80.9%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 2,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 24,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 56,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 3.92 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 2.16 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 2.06 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Americas hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 345,257 (25,981,660)
2. Xbox Series X|S - 196,809 (18,394,017)
3. Switch - 160,337 (54,492,399)
4. PlayStation 4 - 1,192 (41,545,999)

USA hardware estimates for October 2024:

1. PlayStation 5 - 290,103
2. Xbox Series X|S - 165,041
   
3. Switch - 135,012
4. PlayStation 4 - 994

Weekly Sales:

October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 75,228
2. Xbox Series X|S - 39,389
3. Switch - 35,879
4. PlayStation 4 - 239

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 63,123
2. Xbox Series X|S - 33,078
3. Switch - 30,162
4. PlayStation 4 - 201

October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 82,069
2. Xbox Series X|S - 48,562
3. Switch - 39,155
4. PlayStation 4 - 263

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 68,997
2. Xbox Series X|S - 40,789
3. Switch - 32,985
4. PlayStation 4 - 219

October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 95,129
2. Xbox Series X|S - 55,789
3. Switch - 41,524
4. PlayStation 4 - 329

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 79,962
2. Xbox Series X|S - 46,726
3. Switch - 34,989
4. PlayStation 4 - 273

November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 92,831
2. Xbox Series X|S - 53,069
3. Switch - 43,779
4. PlayStation 4 - 361

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 78,021
2. Xbox Series X|S - 44,448
3. Switch - 36,876
4. PlayStation 4 - 301

Europe estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Comfortably Best-Seller as Sales Top 500K - Europe Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 515,032 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 21.29 million units lifetime in Europe.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 202,457 units to bring its lifetime sales to 36.93 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 83,192 units to bring their lifetime sales to 8.09 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 955 units to bring its lifetime sales to 45.86 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by over 23,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 93,000 units. PS4 sold 538,092 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 176,071 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 130,305 (-20.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 43,747 units (-34.5%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 30,303 units (-13.0%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 3,310 units (-77.6%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 34,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are down by over 2,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are up by nearly 29,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 3.86 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 1.77 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.74 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Europe hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 515,032 (21,291,000)
2. Switch - 202,457 (36,934,098)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 83,192 (8,088,573)
4. PlayStation 4 - 955 (45,859,253)

Weekly Sales:

Europe October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 111,104
2. Switch - 42,837
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 17,884
4. PlayStation 4 - 230

Europe October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 108,313
2. Switch - 49,695
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 19,995
4. PlayStation 4 - 234

Europe October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 153,468
2. Switch - 53,795
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 23,257
4. PlayStation 4 - 243

Europe November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 142,147
2. Switch - 56,130
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 22,056
4. PlayStation 4 - 248

Japan estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch Comfortably Best-Seller - Japan Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console in Japan with 241,803 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The Nintendo Switch has now sold an estimated 34.30 million units lifetime in Japan.

The PlayStation 5 sold an estimated 49,056 units to bring its lifetime sales to 6.12 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 5,862 units to bring their lifetime sales to 0.64 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 162 units to bring its lifetime sales to 9.68 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by nearly 53,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are up by over 5,000 units. PS4 sold 101,851 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 563 units.

Nintendo Switch sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 41,368 units (-14.6%). PlayStation 5 sales are down by 17,208 (-26.0%) and Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 2,294 units (-28.1%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 5,362 units (-97.1%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, Nintendo Switch sales are down up nearly 67,000 units, the PlayStation 5 sales are down by over 4,000 units, and Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 2,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the Nintendo Switch has sold an estimated 2.47 million units, the PlayStation 5 has sold 1.16 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.09 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Japan hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. Switch - 241,803 (34,300,699)
2. PlayStation 5 - 49,056 (6,121,649)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 5,862 (636,764)
4. PlayStation 4 - 162 (9,679,626)

Weekly Sales:

Japan October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 55,097
2. PlayStation 5 - 11,810
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 429
4. PlayStation 4 - 31

Japan October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 58,866
2. PlayStation 5 - 11,324
3. Xbox Series X|S - 1,612
4. PlayStation 4 - 36

Japan October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 67,736
2. PlayStation 5 - 11,951
3. Xbox Series X|S - 1,207
4. PlayStation 4 - 40

Japan November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 60,104
2. PlayStation 5 - 13,971
3. Xbox Series X|S - 2,614
4. PlayStation 4 - 55

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch 2024 Japan Sales Comparison Charts Through October

Here we see data representing the sales through to consumers and change in sales performance of the three current platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch) and two legacy platforms (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) over comparable periods for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Also shown is the market share for each of the consoles over the same periods.

Year to Date Sales Comparison (Same Periods Covered)

Market Share (Same Periods Covered)

2021 – (January 2021 to October 2021)

2022 – (January 2022 to October 2022)

2023 – (January 2023 to October 2023)

2024 – (January 2024 to October 2024)

"Year to date" sales for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sales are shown in series at the top of the table and then just below a comparison of 2024 versus 2023 and 2024 versus 2022 is displayed.  This provides an easy-to-view summary of all the data.

Total Sales and Market Share for Each Year

Microsoft

• Xbox Series X|S
• 0.09 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.03 million units (-23.2%)

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch
• 2.47 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.75 million units (-23.4%)

Sony

• PlayStation 5
• 1.16 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.94 million units (-44.9%)
• PlayStation 4
• 0.01 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.05 million (-77.2%)

Note: VGChartz 2024 estimates through October includes 44 weeks, while 2023, 2022, and 2021 estimates includes 43 weeks.

Europe estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Comfortably Best-Seller as Sales Top 500K - Europe Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 515,032 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 21.29 million units lifetime in Europe.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 202,457 units to bring its lifetime sales to 36.93 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 83,192 units to bring their lifetime sales to 8.09 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 955 units to bring its lifetime sales to 45.86 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by over 23,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 93,000 units. PS4 sold 538,092 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 176,071 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 130,305 (-20.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 43,747 units (-34.5%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 30,303 units (-13.0%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 3,310 units (-77.6%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 34,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are down by over 2,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are up by nearly 29,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 3.86 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 1.77 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.74 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Europe hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 515,032 (21,291,000)
2. Switch - 202,457 (36,934,098)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 83,192 (8,088,573)
4. PlayStation 4 - 955 (45,859,253)

Weekly Sales:

Europe October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 111,104
2. Switch - 42,837
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 17,884
4. PlayStation 4 - 230

Europe October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 108,313
2. Switch - 49,695
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 19,995
4. PlayStation 4 - 234

Europe October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 153,468
2. Switch - 53,795
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 23,257
4. PlayStation 4 - 243

Europe November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 142,147
2. Switch - 56,130
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 22,056
4. PlayStation 4 - 248

Americas estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Best-Seller, XS Outsells NS - Americas Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the Americas (USA, Canada, & Latin America) with 345,257 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 25.98 million units lifetime in the Americas.

The Xbox Series X|S was the second best-selling console with an estimated 196,809 units sold to bring lifetime sales to 18.39 million units. The Nintendo Switch came in third place with 160,337 units sold to bring its lifetime sales to 54.49 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 1,192 units to bring its lifetime sales to 41.55 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are up by nearly 76,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by over 16,000 units. PS4 sold 269,701 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 213,120 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 36,388 (-11.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 40,208 units (-19.6%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 70,100 units (-34.2%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 4,196 units (-80.9%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 2,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 24,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 56,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 3.92 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 2.16 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 2.06 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Americas hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 345,257 (25,981,660)
2. Xbox Series X|S - 196,809 (18,394,017)
3. Switch - 160,337 (54,492,399)
4. PlayStation 4 - 1,192 (41,545,999)

USA hardware estimates for October 2024:

1. PlayStation 5 - 290,103
2. Xbox Series X|S - 165,041
   
3. Switch - 135,012
4. PlayStation 4 - 994

Weekly Sales:

October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 75,228
2. Xbox Series X|S - 39,389
3. Switch - 35,879
4. PlayStation 4 - 239

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 63,123
2. Xbox Series X|S - 33,078
3. Switch - 30,162
4. PlayStation 4 - 201

October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 82,069
2. Xbox Series X|S - 48,562
3. Switch - 39,155
4. PlayStation 4 - 263

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 68,997
2. Xbox Series X|S - 40,789
3. Switch - 32,985
4. PlayStation 4 - 219

October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 95,129
2. Xbox Series X|S - 55,789
3. Switch - 41,524
4. PlayStation 4 - 329

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 79,962
2. Xbox Series X|S - 46,726
3. Switch - 34,989
4. PlayStation 4 - 273

November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 92,831
2. Xbox Series X|S - 53,069
3. Switch - 43,779
4. PlayStation 4 - 361

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 78,021
2. Xbox Series X|S - 44,448
3. Switch - 36,876
4. PlayStation 4 - 301

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch 2024 Europe Sales Comparison Charts Through October

Here we see data representing the sales through to consumers and change in sales performance of the three current platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch) and two legacy platforms (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) over comparable periods for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Also shown is the market share for each of the consoles over the same periods.

Year to Date Sales Comparison (Same Periods Covered)

Market Share (Same Periods Covered)

2021 – (January 2021 to October 2021)

2022 – (January 2022 to October 2022)

2023 – (January 2023 to October 2023)

2024 – (January 2024 to October 2024)

"Year to date" sales for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sales are shown in series at the top of the table and then just below a comparison of 2024 versus 2023 and 2024 versus 2022 is displayed.  This provides an easy-to-view summary of all the data.

Total Sales and Market Share for Each Year

Microsoft

• Xbox Series X|S
• 0.74 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.60 million units (-44.8%)

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch
• 1.77 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.98 million units (-35.7%)

Sony

• PlayStation 5
• 3.86 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 1.12 million units (-22.5%)
• PlayStation 4
• 0.01 million units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 0.04 million (-72.7%)

Note: VGChartz 2024 estimates through October includes 44 weeks, while 2023, 2022, and 2021 estimates includes 43 weeks.

Worldwide estimates for October 2024

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Sells Over 1M, Sales Drop YoY for All - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for October 2024

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console worldwide with 1,092,092 units sold for October 2024, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 63.58 million units lifetime worldwide.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 694,857 units to bring its lifetime sales to 144.33 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 316,624 units to bring their lifetime sales to 30.44 million units. The PlayStation 4 sold an estimated 2,545 units to bring its lifetime sales to 117.19 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2017 are down by nearly 98,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 175,000 units. PS4 sold 1,189,871 units for the month of October 2017 and Xbox One sales were at 491,620 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 146,442 (-11.8%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 94,795 units (-23.0%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 198,414 units (-22.2%). The PlayStation 4 is down by 15,972 units (-86.3%) year-over-year.

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up down by nearly 147,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by just over 2,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by over 133,000 units.

2024 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 11.19 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 7.59 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 3.25 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Global hardware estimates for October 2024 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 1,092,092 (63,577,826)
2. Switch - 694,857 (144,325,448)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 316,624 (30,441,533)
4. PlayStation 4 - 2,545 (117,190,790)

Weekly Sales:

Global October 12, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 247,868
2. Switch - 154,581
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 63,570
4. PlayStation 4 - 551

Global October 19, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 247,875
2. Switch - 169,128
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 78,975
4. PlayStation 4 - 589

Global October 26, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 304,866
2. Switch - 185,575
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 88,223
4. PlayStation 4 - 675

Global November 2, 2024 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 291,483
2. Switch - 185,573
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 85,856
4. PlayStation 4 - 730

This was a relatively good month for 2024 standards. The PS5 didn't do much worse than the PS4 did in its equivalent month and only being about 12% down YoY is actually really good considering last October had Spider-Man 2 and at least some portion of people will have been holding off for the Pro. It should continue being down compared to 2023 overall but there's a chance November is about flat and it'll be its 2nd best holiday season yet to end the year well.

Xbox Series was unsurprisingly the weakest link but it held up a lot better than September and should hopefully be able to end the year ok though starting next month the comparison with the Xbox One is gonna get a lot more rough until GTA 6 comes out. It being the only one to be up compared to last month might indicate BO6 on Game Pass having a notable impact but the new models probably helped some so it's difficult to say.

And the Switch held up decently well thanks to it holding up better than usual in Europe though the US is pretty over the Switch at this point. Overall it's final holiday season of note should be decent but strong for its age.

Especially November is the hardest to be flat, December is easier, for the PS5 in particular. Remember last year how PS5 skyrocket there and made 1.75M in November, which was about 3rd or 4th place of all time I think ? but then it declined in December with only 1.2M ? Which is not typical since almost always December is stronger than November. So I think the December is the month where it has a chance to be flat or even some chance to beat it. But November will be very hard to replicate again.

Edit* Pardon me, I don't know why I though you talked about Europe .. Yes worldwide with the US being strong PS5 may be flat for November or even December which was just 250k more. The question is will US this year compensate for the bigger numbers Europe had last year in November ?

The PS5 Pro is apparently having a nice launch so that could make November be flat I think. December will be trickier though since the legs of the PS5 Pro probably won't be as good as the PS4 Pro.