Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch Launch Sales Comparison Through Month 50

This 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:

1. Switch: 84,520,534
2. PS5: 71,032,170
3. XSX|S: 32,169,659

Through the first 50 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 13.49 million units and is 52.35 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 38.86 million units.

The Switch has sold 84.52 million in 50 months worldwide, while the PS5 sold 71.03 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 32.17 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 50 months, the Switch is in the lead. The Switch has a 45.0 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 37.8 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 17.2 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:

1. Switch: 28,450,975
2. PS5: 24,542,550
3. XSX|S: 16,410,944

Through the first 50 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 3.91 million units and is 12.04 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 8.13 million units.

The Switch has sold 28.45 million in 50 months in the US, while the PS5 sold 24.54 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 16.41 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 50 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 41.0 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 35.4 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 23.6 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe:

1. PS5: 24,408,072
2. Switch: 21,029,709
3. XSX|S: 8,280,730

Through the first 50 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 3.38 million units and is 16.13 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 12.75 million units.

The PS5 has sold 24.41 million in 50 months in Europe, while the Switch sold 21.03 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 8.28 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 50 months, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 45.4 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 39.2 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 15.4 percent.

PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:

1. Switch: 19,749,185
2. PS5: 6,467,693
3. XSX|S: 659,863

Through the first 50 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 13.28 million units and is 19.09 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 5.81 million units.

The Switch has sold 19.75 million units in 50 months in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 6.47 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.66 million units.

Looking at the marketshare through 50 months, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 73.5 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 24.0 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.5 percent.