Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales Comparison - October 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: 1,160,518 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 15,174,727 - PS5

Total Lead: 48,657,204 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 82,533,521

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 33,876,317

October 2025 is the 60th 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 1.16 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 15.17 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 48.66 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 82.53 million units in 60 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 33.88 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 70.9 percent marketshare (+3.1% year-over-year), compared to 29.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.1% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.55 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 9.20 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - October 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: 244,179 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,244,881 - PS5

Total Lead: 26,541,800 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 82,533,521

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 55,991,721

October 2025 is the 60th 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 PlayStation 3 by 0.24 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 4.24 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 26.54 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 82.53 million units in 60 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 55.99 million units. Month 60 for the PlayStation 5 is October 2025 and for the PlayStation 3 is October 2011.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 89 when it had sold 82.68 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 4.87 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - October 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: 657,138 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,081,813 - PS5

Total Lead: 5,984,962 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 82,533,521

Wii Total Sales: 88,518,483

October 2025 is the 60th 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 0.66 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 34.08 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 5.98 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 82.53 million units in 60 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 88.52 million units. Month 60 for the PlayStation 5 is October 2025 and for the Nintendo Wii it is October 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 19.10 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - October 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 707,859 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 5,808,907 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 10,675,413

Switch 1 Total Sales: 4,866,506

October 2025 is the 5th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 0.71 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the Switch 1 by 5.81 million units.

The 5th month for the Switch 2 is October 2025, while for the Switch 1 it is July 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 10.68 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 4.87 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 152.34 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 141.66 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs PS5 Sales Comparison - October 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 107,173 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,105,826 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 10,675,413

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 7,569,587

October 2025 is the 5th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Switch 2 by 0.11 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the PS5 by 3.11 million units.

The 5th month for the Switch 2 is October 2025, while for the PS5 it is March 2021. The Switch 2 has sold 10.68 million units, while the PS5 sold 7.57 million units during the same timeframe.

The PlayStation 5 sold 82.53 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 71.86 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS5.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - October 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: 348,211 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,055,294 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 11,753,389 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 116,409,838

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 128,163,227

In October 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 0.35 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.06 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 11.75 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 60 months sold a combined 116.41 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 128.16 million units. Month 60 is October 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is October 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 58.75 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.