Alright, gaming fam! So, get this: the numbers are in, and it’s looking like the PS5 is crushing it in the sales arena compared to Xbox. Can you believe that? If you’ve been keeping up with all the console drama lately, you know this isn’t just another run-of-the-mill report. It’s juicy!
The latest estimates from VGChartz, which are unofficial but pretty reliable for trendspotting, show that in November 2024, console sales were:
- PS5: 4.1 million units sold
- Switch: 1.7 million units sold
- Xbox Series: 767k units sold
No joke, PS5 sold over five times more consoles than Xbox that month! With an 18% boost thanks to the shiny new PS5 Pro hitting shelves, it’s clear Sony is doing something right. Meanwhile, Xbox saw a drop of about 25%. Ouch!
You might be wondering how this all ties into Microsoft’s grand plan. Well, they’re downplaying their hardware and pushing subscriptions like Game Pass instead. Their pitch? You can play Xbox games on non-Xbox devices, such as laptops, or even your phone, via cloud streaming. But let’s be honest: who wants to pay for a subscription when they could just grab a console?
This change has led to some wild speculation about future game releases too! Microsoft hinted at not limiting their big titles to just one platform anymore, some might even pop up on PlayStation as well (which would have made my head spin if I hadn’t heard it myself!). The idea is that players could access these games on day one if they’re subscribed to Game Pass.
Bouncing back to hardware news, don’t count out Microsoft yet! They’re reportedly working on an Xbox handheld device that could give them an edge similar to what Nintendo offers with its Switch. Imagine playing your favorite titles anytime and anywhere! Sounds dreamy, right? If there’s one takeaway from all these numbers and strategies, it’s that console gaming isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, even if Xbox is trying really hard to make us think we can live without owning one!
