Welcome to the February 2025 VGChartz estimates thread, which includes the dates from February 2 to March 1. The articles breaking down February 2025 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 February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Sells Over 1.1M, NS Nears 150M - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console worldwide with 1,174,391 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 74.15 million units lifetime worldwide.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 514,238 units to bring its lifetime sales to 149.70 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 261,462 units to bring their lifetime sales to 32.46 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by nearly 144,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 239,000 units. PS4 sold 1,318,264 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 500,050 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 88,523 (-7.0%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 69,432 units (-21.0%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 233,483 units (-31.2%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 237,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by nearly 52,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 50,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 2.11 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 1.08 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.47 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Global hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 1,174,391 (74,145,787)
2. Switch - 514,238 (149,704,375)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 261,462 (32,461,899)

Weekly Sales:

Global February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 232,131
2. Switch - 125,298
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 57,065

Global February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 243,960
2. Switch - 124,794
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 60,086

Global February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 246,866
2. Switch - 127,830
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 63,931

Global March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 451,434
2. Switch - 136,316
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 80,380

Europe estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Continues to Dominates - Europe Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 406,714 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 25.47 million units lifetime in Europe.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 118,953 units to bring its lifetime sales to 38.69 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 41,321 units to bring their lifetime sales to 8.31 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by over 68,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by over 56,000 units. PS4 sold 474,744 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 97,770 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 51,060 (-11.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 20,121 units (-32.8%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 58,664 units (-33.0%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 79,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by nearly 3,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 20,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 0.73 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 0.26 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.08 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Europe hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 406,714 (25,466,322)
2. Switch - 118,953 (38,685,521)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 41,321 (8,305,492)

Weekly Sales:

Europe February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 78,821
2. Switch - 29,484
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,425

Europe February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 86,301
2. Switch - 29,727
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,432

Europe February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 94,672
2. Switch - 28,788
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,623

Europe March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 146,920
2. Switch - 30,954
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 12,841

Americas estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Best-Seller, Sales Drop for All - Americas Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the Americas (USA, Canada, & Latin America) with 370,190 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 29.89 million units lifetime in the Americas.

The Xbox Series X|S was the second best-selling console with an estimated 193,789 units sold to bring lifetime sales to 19.98 million units. The Nintendo Switch came in third place with 158,829 units sold to bring its lifetime sales to 56.49 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by nearly 11,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 151,000 units. PS4 sold 380,911 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 344,573 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 100,444 (-21.3%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 40,829 units (-17.4%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 99,656 units (-38.6%). 

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 68,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 47,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are up by over 10,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 0.67 million units, the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.34 million units, and the Nintendo Switch has sold 0.31 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Americas hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 370,190 (29,892,571)
2. Xbox Series X|S - 193,789 (19,983,778)
3. Switch - 158,829 (56,487,160)

USA hardware estimates for February 2025:

1. PlayStation 5 - 309,682
2. Xbox Series X|S - 163,196
3. Switch - 134,015

Weekly Sales:

February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 80,995
2. Xbox Series X|S - 41,016
3. Switch - 35,980

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 67,731
2. Xbox Series X|S - 34,634
3. Switch - 30,275

February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 84,690
2. Xbox Series X|S - 43,530
3. Switch - 38,217

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 70,856
2. Xbox Series X|S - 36,757
3. Switch - 32,192

February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 86,627
2. Xbox Series X|S - 48,087
3. Switch - 42,164

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 72,649
2. Xbox Series X|S - 40,516
3. Switch - 35,610

March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 117,878
2. Xbox Series X|S - 61,156
3. Switch - 42,468

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 98,446
2. Xbox Series X|S - 51,289
3. Switch - 35,938

Japan estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Sales Boosted by Monster Hunter Wilds - Japan Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console in Japan with 168,086 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The Nintendo Switch has now sold an estimated 35.42 million units lifetime in Japan.

The PlayStation 5 sold an estimated 153,032 units to bring its lifetime sales to 6.67 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 7,421 units to bring their lifetime sales to 0.67 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by nearly 104,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are up by over 6,000 units. PS4 sold 256,864 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 1,386 units.

Nintendo Switch sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 43,321 units (-20.5%). PlayStation 5 sales are down by 7,535 (-4.7%) and Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 2,813 units (-27.5%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, Nintendo Switch sales are down by over 27,000 units, the PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 105,000 units, and Xbox Series X|S sales are up by nearly 2,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the Nintendo Switch has sold an estimated 363,202 units, the PlayStation 5 has sold 200,840 units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 13,257 units.

Monthly Sales:

Japan hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. Switch - 168,086 (35,421,248)
2. PlayStation 5 - 153,032 (6,668,533)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 7,421 (673,120)

Weekly Sales:

Japan February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 43,681
2. PlayStation 5 - 14,417
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 2,324

Japan February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 40,019
2. PlayStation 5 - 16,058
3. Xbox Series X|S - 2,831

Japan February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. Switch - 39188
2. PlayStation 5 - 13565
3. Xbox Series X|S - 1540

Japan March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 108,992
2. Switch - 45,198
3. Xbox Series X|S - 726

Link to the VGChartz article here.

2025 Japan Sales Comparison Charts Through February - PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch

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 February 2022)

2022 – (January 2022 to February 2023)

2023 – (January 2023 to February 2024)

2024 – (January 2024 to February 2025)

"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
• 13,257 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 7,849 units (-37.2%)

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch
• 363,202 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 131,523 units (-26.6%)

Sony

• PlayStation 5
• 200,840 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 179,766 units (-47.2%)

Note: VGChartz 2025, 2023, and 2022 estimates through February includes 8 weeks, while 2024 estimates includes 9 weeks.

Americas estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Best-Seller, Sales Drop for All - Americas Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the Americas (USA, Canada, & Latin America) with 370,190 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 29.89 million units lifetime in the Americas.

The Xbox Series X|S was the second best-selling console with an estimated 193,789 units sold to bring lifetime sales to 19.98 million units. The Nintendo Switch came in third place with 158,829 units sold to bring its lifetime sales to 56.49 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by nearly 11,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 151,000 units. PS4 sold 380,911 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 344,573 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 100,444 (-21.3%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 40,829 units (-17.4%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 99,656 units (-38.6%). 

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 68,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by over 47,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are up by over 10,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 0.67 million units, the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.34 million units, and the Nintendo Switch has sold 0.31 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Americas hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 370,190 (29,892,571)
2. Xbox Series X|S - 193,789 (19,983,778)
3. Switch - 158,829 (56,487,160)

USA hardware estimates for February 2025:

1. PlayStation 5 - 309,682
2. Xbox Series X|S - 163,196
3. Switch - 134,015

Weekly Sales:

February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 80,995
2. Xbox Series X|S - 41,016
3. Switch - 35,980

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 67,731
2. Xbox Series X|S - 34,634
3. Switch - 30,275

February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 84,690
2. Xbox Series X|S - 43,530
3. Switch - 38,217

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 70,856
2. Xbox Series X|S - 36,757
3. Switch - 32,192

February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 86,627
2. Xbox Series X|S - 48,087
3. Switch - 42,164

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 72,649
2. Xbox Series X|S - 40,516
3. Switch - 35,610

March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

Americas:

1. PlayStation 5 - 117,878
2. Xbox Series X|S - 61,156
3. Switch - 42,468

USA:

1. PlayStation 5 - 98,446
2. Xbox Series X|S - 51,289
3. Switch - 35,938

Europe estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Continues to Dominates - Europe Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in Europe with 406,714 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 25.47 million units lifetime in Europe.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 118,953 units to bring its lifetime sales to 38.69 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 41,321 units to bring their lifetime sales to 8.31 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by over 68,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by over 56,000 units. PS4 sold 474,744 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 97,770 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 51,060 (-11.2%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 20,121 units (-32.8%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 58,664 units (-33.0%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by nearly 79,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by nearly 3,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 20,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 0.73 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 0.26 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.08 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Europe hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 406,714 (25,466,322)
2. Switch - 118,953 (38,685,521)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 41,321 (8,305,492)

Weekly Sales:

Europe February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 78,821
2. Switch - 29,484
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,425

Europe February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 86,301
2. Switch - 29,727
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,432

Europe February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 94,672
2. Switch - 28,788
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 9,623

Europe March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 146,920
2. Switch - 30,954
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 12,841

Worldwide estimates breakdown article will be posted tomorrow for those wondering. 

Interesting to see. Thanks for your hard work. VGChartz are truly the best!! :)

Worldwide estimates for February 2025

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 Sells Over 1.1M, NS Nears 150M - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for February 2025

The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console worldwide with 1,174,391 units sold for February 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The PlayStation 5 has now sold an estimated 74.15 million units lifetime worldwide.

The Nintendo Switch sold an estimated 514,238 units to bring its lifetime sales to 149.70 million units. The Xbox Series X|S sold 261,462 units to bring their lifetime sales to 32.46 million units.

PS5 sales compared to the same month for the PS4 in 2018 are down by nearly 144,000 units, while the Xbox Series X|S compared to the same month for the Xbox One are down by nearly 239,000 units. PS4 sold 1,318,264 units for the month of February 2018 and Xbox One sales were at 500,050 units.

PlayStation 5 sales compared to the same month a year ago are down by 88,523 (-7.0%). Xbox Series X|S sales are down by 69,432 units (-21.0%) and Nintendo Switch sales are down by 233,483 units (-31.2%).

Looking at sales month-on-month, PlayStation 5 sales are up by over 237,000 units, Xbox Series X|S sales are up by nearly 52,000 units, and Nintendo Switch sales are down by nearly 50,000 units.

2025 year-to-date, the PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 2.11 million units, the Nintendo Switch has sold 1.08 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.47 million units.

Monthly Sales:

Global hardware estimates for February 2025 (Followed by lifetime sales):

1. PlayStation 5 - 1,174,391 (74,145,787)
2. Switch - 514,238 (149,704,375)
3. Xbox Series X|S - 261,462 (32,461,899)

Weekly Sales:

Global February 8, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 232,131
2. Switch - 125,298
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 57,065

Global February 15, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 243,960
2. Switch - 124,794
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 60,086

Global February 22, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 246,866
2. Switch - 127,830
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 63,931

Global March 1, 2025 hardware estimates:

1. PlayStation 5 - 451,434
2. Switch - 136,316
   
3. Xbox Series X|S - 80,380

Strong month for the PS5 only being 7% down YoY and Wilds and Shadows will help March be strong for it too. The Xbox Series held up better than usual but 21% is still rough considering it didn't exactly do well last year and being nearly 50% down compared to the same month for the Xbox One is particularly rough and the Switch already being a bit over 30% down means the drops are gonna become huge soon and in fact it looks like it should be even bigger in March since it's starting to really decline in Japan now after holding up really well for there for so long.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

2025 Americas Sales Comparison Charts Through February - PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S vs Switch

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 February 2022)

2022 – (January 2022 to February 2023)

2023 – (January 2023 to February 2024)

2024 – (January 2024 to February 2025)

"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
• 340,131 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 178,526 units (-34.4%)

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch
• 307,230 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 262,058 units (-46.0%)

Sony

• PlayStation 5
• 672,053 units sold year-to-date
• Down year-on-year 268,120 units (-28.5%)

Note: VGChartz 2025, 2023, and 2022 estimates through February includes 8 weeks, while 2024 estimates includes 9 weeks.