The VGChartz sales comparison series is updated monthly, providing insights into the hardware sales of major gaming consoles. This month’s focus compares the aligned sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in the United States, using our estimated video game hardware figures.

Overview: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Launch

Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S were released in November 2020, with the Xbox Series X|S launching on November 10, and the PlayStation 5 following on November 12.

Sales Comparison (as of November 2024):

Gap Change (Latest Month): PS5 leads by 794,695 units

Gap Change (Last 12 Months): PS5 leads by 2,730,886 units

Total Lead: PS5 leads by 7,360,850 units

PlayStation 5 Total Sales (US): 23,181,487 units

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales (US): 15,820,637 units

Key Insights:

In the 49th month since their respective launches, the gap between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has widened in favor of the PlayStation 5, with an additional 794,695 units sold in the latest month.

Over the past 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by approximately 2.73 million units, bringing its total lead to 7.36 million units.

As of November 2024, the PlayStation 5 has sold 23.18 million units in the US, capturing 59.4% of the market share, a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year.

On the other hand, the Xbox Series X|S has sold 15.82 million units, with a market share of 40.6%, which is a decrease of 1.6% year-over-year.

When compared to previous generations, the PlayStation 5 is currently ahead of the PlayStation 4 by 1.22 million units in the US, while the Xbox Series X|S lags behind the Xbox One by 3.25 million units.

The PlayStation 5 continues to dominate the US market in terms of sales, maintaining a strong lead over the Xbox Series X|S. The gap between the two consoles has steadily grown over the months, with the PS5 securing a 59.4% market share as of November 2024.



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