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trunkswd 4 days ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 384,593 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 640,301 - PS4

Total Lead: 1,868,950 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 72,971,396

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 74,840,346

January 2025 is the 51st 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 0.48 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.64 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.87 million units.

The PS5 has sold 72.97 million units in 51 months, while the PS4 sold 74.84 million units. Month 51 for the PS5 is January 2025 and for the PS4 is January 2018.

The PS4 crossed 80 million units sold worldwide in month 56, 90 million in month 62, and 100 million in month 72. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 44.23 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

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trunkswd 4 days ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 265,091 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,550,752 - XOne

Total Lead: 6,839,541 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,200,387

Xbox One Total Sales: 39,039,928

January 2025 is the 51st 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 0.27 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.55 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 6.84 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 32.20 million units in 51 months, while the Xbox One sold 39.04 million units. Month 51 for the Xbox Series X|S is January and for the Xbox One is January 2018.

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 25.77 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

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

trunkswd 3 days ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 83,619 - Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,457,776 - PS5

Total Lead: 9,967,127 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 72,971,396

Wii Total Sales: 82,938,523

January 2025 is the 51st 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 83,619 units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 2.46 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 9.97 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 72.97 million units in 51 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 82.94 million units. Month 51 for the PlayStation 5 is January 2025 and for the Nintendo Wii it is January 2011.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 90 million units sold worldwide in month 61 and 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 28.66 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

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

trunkswd 2 days ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 727,498 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,630,549 - PS5

Total Lead: 40,771,009 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 72,971,396

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,200,387

January 2025 is the 51st 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 0.73 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.63 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 40.77 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 72.97 million units in 51 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 32.20 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 69.4 percent marketshare (+3.3% year-over-year), compared to 30.6 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.4% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.87 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 6.84 million units.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

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

trunkswd 1 day ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 649,684 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,191,053 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 8,708,491 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 105,171,783

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 113,880,274

In January 2025, 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 0.65 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 5.19 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 8.71 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 51 months sold a combined 105.17 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 113.88 million units. Month 51 is January 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is January 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 69.99 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 YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

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

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trunkswd 19 hours ago

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - January 2025

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: 355,757 - NS

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,586,260 - NS

Total Lead: 12,842,121 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 72,971,396

Switch Total Sales: 85,813,517

January 2025 is the 51st 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 0.36 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 8.59 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 12,84 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 72.97 million units in 51 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 85.81 million units. Month 51 for the PlayStation 5 is January 2025 and for the Nintendo Switch it is May 2021.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 90 million in month 55, 100 million in month 58, and 110 million in month 65. The Nintendo Switch has sold 149.19 million units to date. The PS5 is 76.22 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

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