I'm lowkey tracking how VGChartz estimates are doing this gen to see if they have improved. Quite interesting to see as VGChartz had PS5 at 10 million by week 36 or so. Sony came out and officially said they hit the 10 million mark as of July 18, 2021.
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PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Global:
- PS5: 10,234,967
- Switch: 7,619,467
- XSX|S: 6,325,318
Through the first 37 weeks available worldwide the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Switch and Xbox Series X|S by a fair margin. The PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 2.62 million units and is 3.91 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 1.29 million units.
The PS5 has sold 10.23 million in 37 weeks worldwide, while the Switch sold 7.62 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 6.33 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 42.3 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 31.5 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 26.2 percent.
The Switch didn't reach current PS5 sales until week 41.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch US:
- PS5: 3,824,506
- XSX|S: 3,050,614
- Switch: 2,793,914
Through the first 37 weeks available in the US the PlayStation 5 is ahead of the Switch and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.77 million units and is 1.03 million units ahead of the Switch. The Xbox Series X|S is ahead of the Switch by 256,700 units.
The PS5 has sold 3.82 million in 37 weeks in the US, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 3.05 million units and the Switch 2.79 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 39.5 percent marketshare, the Xbox Series X|S sits at 31.6 percent, and the Switch at 28.9 percent.
The Switch didn't reach current PS5 sales until week 41 and current Xbox Series X|S sales until week 39.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Europe (36 weeks):
- PS5: 3,702,633
- Switch: 2,017,173
- XSX|S: 1,870,792
The PlayStation 5 has been available for one week less than the Xbox Series X|S in Europe. After 36 weeks the PS5 is ahead of the Switch by 1.69 million units and is 1.83 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The Switch is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 146,381.
The PS5 has sold 3.70 million in 36 weeks in Europe, while the Switch sold 2.02 million units and the Xbox Series X|S 1.87 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 36 weeks, the PlayStation 5 currently leads. The PS5 has a 48.8 percent marketshare, the Switch sits at 26.6 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 24.6 percent.
The Switch didn't reach current PS5 sales until week 50.
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X|S Vs. Switch Japan:
- Switch: 2,170,470
- PS5: 921,345
- XSX|S: 69,213
Through the first 37 weeks available in Japan the Switch is ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S by a wide margin. The Switch is ahead of the PS5 by 1.25 million units and is 2.10 million units ahead of the Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 is ahead of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.85 million units.
The Switch has sold 2.17 million units in 37 weeks in Japan, while the PS5 has sold 0.92 million units, and the Xbox Series X|S 0.07 million units.
Looking at the marketshare through 37 weeks, the Switch currently leads. The Switch has a 68.7 percent marketshare, the PS5 sits at 29.1 percent, and the Xbox Series X|S at 2.2 percent.