The VGChartz sales comparison series is updated monthly, focusing on video game hardware figures. This comprehensive analysis features sales comparisons among the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch, as well as previous consoles. Our articles rely on worldwide estimates tailored for regions including the US, Europe, and Japan. In our latest comparison for December 2024, we examine the aligned sales data of the Xbox Series S/X and Xbox One. Launched in November 2020, the Xbox Series S/X competes directly with the Xbox One, which debuted in November 2013, leading to comparable holiday sales periods. As of December 2024, the Xbox Series S/X has sold approximately 32.17 million units compared to the Xbox One's 38.57 million units since its launch, marking a total sales gap of 6.40 million units. Recent trends show that in the latest month, the Xbox One surpassed the Series S/X by an additional 1.53 million units, and overall, it has outsold the Series S/X by about 4.17 million units in the last year. Given these figures, the Xbox Series S continues to lag behind the Xbox One significantly, with lifetime sales for the Series S/X still falling behind the Xbox One's impressive total of nearly 58 million units. Despite its challenges, such as being overlooked as a primary holiday gift option, the Xbox Series S/X maintains a foothold in the gaming community, providing capabilities like game streaming via xCloud that ease the transition for players sticking with older hardware. In this age of gaming convenience, where gamers prioritize accessibility over collecting, understanding the nuanced competition between these consoles is essential. As we approach the future, the discussion around titles accessible across these platforms and their performance remains pivotal in shaping consumer decisions.
