At the end of 2020, Sony and Microsoft launched the next generation competition by introducing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series game consoles. Although these two arch-rivals are struggling with crises such as stock problems, both brands were partially able to meet with their buyers. There are impressive innovations on both sides, and when it comes to making choices, we only have one choice. An analysis of how the console war, which is still hot, continues in January 2022, has been published.
January of the year is known as the month with the most console sales. As last year, the wind of the new generation is blowing in console sales this year. In the best console-selling time of the year, we announced whether PlayStation or Xbox was the leader.
PlayStation 5 wins in January sales in the US
According to the published analysis, PlayStation 5 was the winner in the best console-selling month of the year. PlayStation 5 in analysis; leaves its competitors behind both in terms of sales and turnover. After PS5 comes Xbox Series X, followed by Xbox Series S. All three consoles constituted the second highest sales of consoles of all time in January with their sales numbers. When we compare the last month with January 2021, there is a 22 percent increase in sales.
PlayStation 5
The closest to these impressive numbers was in 2009. January 2009 was the highest selling console of all time. At that time, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii consoles were running around. It’s good news for Sony and Microsoft that console sales are up again despite supply issues.
Although handheld consoles are not in the top 3 in the analysis, they have been showing impressive sales success recently. Nintendo Switch in particular impressed everyone with the number of sales, even though it originally belonged to the previous generation. The revised version of the Nintendo Switch with an OLED display and the Steam Deck will join the console war in the coming months.
Which game console do you prefer?
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