Console wars were concluded according to general statistics generated across Europe. Already the winner of the war was fixed for a long time. The result did not change in 2023. PlayStation, as always, maintains its throne strongly.
Xbox Series X|S sales dropped 27% in Europe, while PlayStation 5 increased 376%
According to one report, Xbox sales in the European market fell by a staggering 27% last year, while sales of its rival PlayStation 5 increased by an impressive 376%.
We should also point out that Germany and the United Kingdom are not included in the statistics given because these two countries account for a large portion of Xbox sales in Europe. However, despite this, Xbox ranks third in the UK after PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
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This decline in Xbox sales is due to the PlayStation 5 benefiting from Sony’s decision to prioritize restocking in Europe rather than focusing solely on the US market as it did the previous year.
While this strategy contributed to the impressive 376% growth in PS5 sales, it also resulted in a 20% decline in sales in the US. Similar declines were observed for Xbox and Nintendo Switch in the US.
Microsoft has faced an uphill battle in achieving console dominance, and its consoles have never held the top spot in sales for a given generation. In particular, the Xbox One fell well below expectations, selling approximately 58 million units compared to the PS4’s 117.2 million sales. It is estimated that Microsoft has sold approximately 21 million Series X and Series S consoles, while Sony has sold 46 million PS5s worldwide.
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As the console market continues to evolve, Microsoft will be in an even tougher spot, especially with rumors of a PS5 Pro launch next year. There’s still time for a potential return, but Microsoft needs to admit that its Xbox Series X and S are struggling to capture the European gaming audience and need something new.
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