Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - April 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: 381,807 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,321,823 - PS4

Total Lead: 2,973,044 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 75,575,096

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 78,548,140

April 2025 is the 54th 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 0.38 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 1.32 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 2.97 million units.

The PS5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the PS4 sold 78.55 million units. Month 54 for the PS5 is April 2025 and for the PS4 is April 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 41.62 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - April 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: 130,019 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,715,446 - XOne

Total Lead: 7,487,914 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,979,363

Xbox One Total Sales: 40,467,277

April 2025 is the 54th 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 0.13 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.72 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 7.49 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 32.98 million units in 54 months, while the Xbox One sold 40.47 million units. Month 54 for the Xbox Series X|S is April and for the Xbox One is April 2018.

The Xbox One crossed 45 million in month 62, 50 million in month 71, and 55 million in month 77. The Xbox One has sold 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 24.98 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison – April 2025

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: 54,319 - PS3

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,779,782 - PS5

Total Lead: 24,978,123 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 75,575,096

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 50,596,973

April 2025 is the 54th month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 3 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.05 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 4.78 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 24.98 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 50.60 million units. Month 54 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2025 and for the PlayStation 3 is April 2011.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 77 when it had sold 75.80 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 60 million in month 62, 70 million in month 73, and 80 million in month 85. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 11.82 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - April 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: 198,001 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,143,193 - PS5

Total Lead: 9,295,923 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 75,575,096

Wii Total Sales: 84,871,019

April 2025 is the 54th 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 Nintendo Wii by 0.20 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 3.14 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 9.30 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 84.87 million units. Month 54 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2025 and for the Nintendo Wii it is April 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 26.05 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - April 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo DS.

The DS launched in November 2004 in North America, December 2004 in Japan, and March 2005 in Europe, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup, which is why there are big increases and decreases.

Switch Vs. DS Global:

Gap change in latest month: 500,171 - DS

Gap change over last 12 months: 7,052,963 - Switch

Total Lead: -2,713,665 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 150,357,508

DS Total Sales: 153,071,173

April 2025 is the 98th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the DS by 0.50 million units when compared to the Switch during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 7.05 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 2.71 million units.

The 98th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is April 2025, while for the DS it is December 2012. The Switch has sold 150.36 million units, while the DS sold 153.07 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 3.66 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - April 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: 465,979 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,034,833 - PS5

Total Lead: 42,595,733 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 75,575,096

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,979,363

April 2025 is the 54th 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 0.47 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.03 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 42.60 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 32.98 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 69.6 percent marketshare (+2.9% year-over-year), compared to 30.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.9% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.97 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 7.49 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - April 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: 493,943 - NS

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,257,029 - NS

Total Lead: 14,297,036 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 75,575,096

Switch Total Sales: 89,872,132

April 2025 is the 54th 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 0.49 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 8.26 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 14.30 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 89.87 million units. Month 54 for the PlayStation 5 is April 2025 and for the Nintendo Switch it is August 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 150.36 million units to date. The PS5 is 74.78 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - April 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: 511,826 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,037,269 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 10,460,958 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 108,554,459

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 119,015,417

In April 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 0.51 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.04 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 10.46 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 43 months sold a combined 108.55 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 119.02 million units. Month 54 is April 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is April 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 66.61 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.