Welcome to the VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts monthly discussion thread for the May 2026 charts. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and post any charts I forget to post. View the list of May articles here.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in Japan - May 2026

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 in Japan and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. Therefore, the normal holiday periods and the Japanese Golden Week holiday for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 455,424 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 2,236,402 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 6,026,641

Switch 1 Total Sales: 3,790,239

May 2026 is the 12th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in Japan. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 0.46 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 2.24 million units.

The 12th month for the Switch 2 is May 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is February 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 6.03 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3.79 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 36.92 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 30.89 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in Japan - May 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned Japanese sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020 in Japan, while the PlayStation 4 launched in February 2014. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS4 Japan:

Gap change in latest month: 14,228 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 602,789 - PS4

Total Lead: 904,110 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 7,582,576

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 8,486,686

May 2026 is the 67th 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 14,228 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.60 million units. The PS5 is currently behind the PS4 by 0.90 million units.

The 67th month for the PS5 in Japan is May 2026, while for the PS4 it is August 2019. The PS5 has sold 7.58 million units, while the PS4 sold 8.49 million units during the same timeframe.

The PS4 crossed 8.5 million in month 68, 9 million in month 72, and 9.5 million in month 84. The PS4 sold 9.68 million units lifetime. The PS5 is currently 2.10 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS4 in Japan.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in the US - May 2026

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 in the US 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 US:

Gap change in latest month: 5,393 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 530,067 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 5,922,858

Switch 1 Total Sales: 5,392,791

May 2026 is the 12th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in the US. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 5,393 units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 0.53 million units.

The 12th month for the Switch 2 is May 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is February 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 5.92 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 5.39 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 sold 48.94 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 43.02 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison in the US - May 2026

This monthly series compares the aligned US 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 US:

Gap change in latest month: 52,104 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 998,605 - PS4

Total Lead: 397,754 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 29,656,033

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 29,258,279

May 2026 is the 67th 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 52,104 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 1.00 million units. The PS5 is currently ahead of the PS4 by 0.40 million units.

The PS5 has sold 29.66 million units in 67 months, while the PS4 sold 29.26 million units. Month 67 for the PS5 is May 2026 and for the PS4 is May 2019.

The PS4 crossed 30 million in month 71, 32 million in month 74, and 34 million in month 86. The PS4 sold 34.93 million units lifetime in the US. The PS5 is 5.27 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales in the US.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in Europe - May 2026

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 in Europe 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 Europe:

Gap change in latest month: 31,221 - Switch 1

Total Lead: 870,844 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 4,608,393

Switch 1 Total Sales: 3,737,549

May 2026 is the 12th month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for in Europe. During the latest month, the Switch 1 has outsold the Switch 2 by 31,221 units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 0.87 million units.

The 12th month for the Switch 2 is May 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is February 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 4.61 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3.74 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 sold 39.81 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 35.20 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - May 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: 150,797 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,899,272 - PS5

Total Lead: 2,982,049 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,342,944

Wii Total Sales: 95,324,993

May 2026 is the 67th 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 0.15 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 5.90 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 2.98 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 92.34 million units in 67 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 95.32 million units. Month 67 for the PlayStation 5 is May 2026 and for the Nintendo Wii it is May 2012.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 9.29 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - May 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: 385,107 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,238,701 - PS4

Total Lead: 4,115,742 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,342,944

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 96,458,686

May 2026 is the 67th 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 0.39 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 1.24 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 4.12 million units.

The PS5 has sold 92.34 million units in 67 months, while the PS4 sold 96.46 million units. Month 67 for the PS5 is May 2026 and for the PS4 is May 2019.

The PS4 crossed 100 million in month 72, 105 million in month 74, and 110 million in Month 79. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 24.86 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales Comparison - May 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: 270,768 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 13,736,015 - PS5

Total Lead: 57,547,984 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 92,342,944

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 34,794,960

May 2026 is the 67th 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 0.27 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 13.74 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 57.55 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 92.34 million units in 67 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 34.79 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 72.6 percent marketshare (+2.6% year-over-year), compared to 27.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.6% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 4.12 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 14.26 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 2026

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: 512,542 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 7,464,289 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 18,375,805 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 127,137,904

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 145,513,709

In May 2026, 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 7.46 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 18.38 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 67 months sold a combined 127.14 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 145.51 million units. Month 67 is May 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is May 2019.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 48.02 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.