Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - March 2026

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: 77,418 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 316,374 - PS4

Total Lead: 2,804,397 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,083,862

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 94,888,259

March 2026 is the 65th 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 0.08 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.32 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 2.80 million units.

The PS5 has sold 92.08 million units in 65 months, while the PS4 sold 94.89 million units. Month 65 for the PS5 is March 2026 and for the PS4 is March 2019.

The PS4 crossed 95 million in month 66, 100 million in month 72, and 105 million in month 74. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 25.12 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - March 2026

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: 2,517,144 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 5,804,637 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 18,927,905

Switch 1 Total Sales: 13,123,268

March 2026 is the 10th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 2.52 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 5.80 million units.

The 10th month for the Switch 2 is March 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is December 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 18.93 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 13.12 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 154.38 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 135.45 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - March 2026

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: 656,980 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,662,616 - PS5

Total Lead: 2,728,094 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,083,862

Wii Total Sales: 94,811,956

March 2026 is the 65th 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 6.66 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 2.73 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 92.08 million units in 65 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 94.81 million units. Month 65 for the PlayStation 5 is March 2026 and for the Nintendo Wii it is March 2012.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 95 million units sold worldwide in month 66 and 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 9.55 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales Comparison - March 2026'

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: 902,516 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,912,842 - PS5

Total Lead: 57,509,710 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,083,862

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 34,574,152

March 2026 is the 65th 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 0.90 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.91 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 57.51 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 92.08 million units in 65 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 34.57 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 72.7 percent marketshare (+2.9% year-over-year), compared to 27.3 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.9% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.80 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 13.97 million units.

Updated the article following the latest PS5 adjustments

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - March 2026

The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.

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: 262,718 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 883,034 - PS4

Total Lead: 3,371,057 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 91,517,202

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 94,888,259

March 2026 is the 65th 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 0.26 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.88 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.37 million units.

The PS5 has sold 91.52 million units in 65 months, while the PS4 sold 94.89 million units. Month 65 for the PS5 is March 2026 and for the PS4 is March 2019.

The PS4 crossed 95 million in month 66, 100 million in month 72, and 105 million in month 74. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 25.68 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Update: Figures updated following PS5 adjustments

Updated the article following the latest PS5 adjustments

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - March 2026

The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.

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: 471,680 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,095,956 - PS5

Total Lead: 3,294,754 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 91,517,202

Wii Total Sales: 94,811,956

March 2026 is the 65th 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 0.47 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 6.10 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 3.29 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 91.52 million units in 65 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 94.81 million units. Month 65 for the PlayStation 5 is March 2026 and for the Nintendo Wii it is March 2012.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 95 million units sold worldwide in month 66 and 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 10.11 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Update: Figures updated following PS5 adjustments

Updated the article following the latest PS5 adjustments

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales Comparison - March 2026

The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.

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: 717,216 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,346,182 - PS5

Total Lead: 56,943,050 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 91,517,202

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 34,574,152

March 2026 is the 65th 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 0.72 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.35 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 56.94 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 91.52 million units in 65 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 34.57 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 72.6 percent marketshare (+2.8% year-over-year), compared to 27.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.8% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 3.37 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 13.97 million units.

Update: Figures updated following PS5 adjustments

Well, the PS5 is much lower than I expected it to be. I guess there's only so much they can sell at those prices.

Updated the article following the latest Switch 2 and Switch 1 adjustments

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - March 2026

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: 2,605,744 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 5,612,837 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 18,736,105

Switch 1 Total Sales: 13,123,268

March 2026 is the 10th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 2.61 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 5.61 million units.

The 10th month for the Switch 2 is March 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is December 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 18.74 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 13.12 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 154.45 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 135.71 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Update: Figures updated following Switch 2 and Switch 1 adjustments

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs PS5 Sales Comparison - March 2026

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: 713,786 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 7,003,207 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 18,736,105

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 11,732,898

March 2026 is the 10th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 0.71 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the PS5 by 7.00 million units.

The 10th month for the Switch 2 is March 2026, while for the PS5 it is August 2021. The Switch 2 has sold 18.93 million units, while the PS5 sold 11.73 million units during the same timeframe.

The PlayStation 5 sold 91.52 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 72.78 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS5.