Xbox One Sales Top 13 Million Units Worldwide

VGChartz writes: "Microsoft's eighth generation home console, the Xbox One, has surpassed the 13 million mark, according to VGChartz's latest sales data.

The Xbox One reached the milestone for the week ending June 27. The console sold 94,057 units to bring its worldwide lifetime sales to 13,054,203 units. There have also been 61,731,058 games sold for the Xbox One at retail."

[PhoenixUp]

For a console that sold 1 million in its first 24 hours on the market and had one of the biggest launches in the industry, its kind of jarring to see sales taper off so much too the point that X1 selling on par with PS3 at this point.

[JeffGUNZ]

Xbox One is still surpassing Xbox 360 at it's life when it was released. You assume these numbers are poor because Sony is EXCEEDING expectations. MS is still outpacing the 360 in it's few year life span. That's pretty good.

[2pacalypsenow]

The Xbox 360 was pretty hard to find back in 2005-2006 same with ps3 , Xbox 1 - PS4 have been the easiest consoles to find in stores

[RosweeSon]

It may well be but 90% of those people are probably just upgrading from 360 that's not gonna continue and for it to be slowing up barely 2 years after launch, gonna take some massive changes to even keep pace with themselves (360) let alone the competition.
Yes 360's were hard to come by purely due to low stock levels I ordered around nov/dec 2005 or whenever it was and was told should be in by march, luckily it arrived week before Christmas but that was likely down to the fact that a good 30% or so if not more especially around that launch period were failing beyond belief RROD?! wouldn't have helped stock levels with Microsoft having to take stock they were intending to sell just to replace faulty goods. Xbox is doing ok but it'll Never match Xbox 360 it'll be lucky to clear 50 million Units worldwide in its lifetime, aim for around 30/40 million and you won't be far off.

[iTechHeads]

The Xbox 360 wasn't exactly selling like hotcakes in its first few years. It was only later in its life it started to print money(and eventually outsell the Wii in the US)

So a console that has much better brand recognition, features, power and arguably games than its predecessor should be doing much much better when comparing sales. Just as good just isn't good enough.

You can't think that Microsoft is happy with the Xbox One's performance either. The proof of that is in the multiple price cuts and free game promotions or bundles they keep doing. They have sales targets that they have missed and sooner or later they will settle for 2nd place, even in its home market.

[JeffGUNZ]

@ RosweeSon

It's hard to really know those figures, 90%? You're just speculating which is fine, but I think that number is a little too high. I think Xbox One will ultimately sell 50 million given a normal length of this generation. Don't forget, years down the roads both the PS4 and X1 will be reduced in price where a lot of people will end up picking one up at a low cost late into a generation to play exclusives they can't on their console of choice. PS has a significant hold on world-wide marketshare that it is not realistic MS will beat Sony in this generation or several generations to come. They have been making the right moves lately which is great and over time their numbers will increase.

Still, way too early to predict ANY consoles final numbers.

[xDHAV0K24x]

is it really? considering they never have support from the japs?

[PhoenixUp]

@ Jeff

PS3 also surpassed 360 at this point in its lifecycle. And considering that X1 had such a successfully huge launch, I'd expect it to be a lot higher than PS3 at this point. Especially considering that X1 is cheaper than PS3 was.

I think its more than fair to compare and see how Microsoft's fastest selling console is only selling on par with Sony's slowest selling console.

[SaveFerris]

Speculative numbers because it is VGChartz after all. Why can't we get an official confirmation of sales from Microsoft?

[life28]

because if they announce they have less than PS4, more people will buy PS4 "because is better! it must be according to sales!"
So Microsoft is focusing on strong line-up.

[Spenok]

Yeah Microsoft hasn't made any official announcement in some time. Only how much the systems (360 and Xbone) have sold together. Which this past quarter was 1.4 million combined I believe.

[Bathyj]

I wonder if we'll ever see real numbers from Microsoft.

[Spenok]

Eventually for sure. They won't have much of a choice.

[FoxyGotGame]

MS haven't really given any real figures since January or even earlier, I'm not quite sure.

Still, 13 Million+ Units is enough to keep 3rd Parties on board, and MS are really doubling down on 1st Party Content this gen. Even if VGChartz have skewed or over tracked X1 figures, I'm pretty certain MS would have sold at least 12 Mil. by now ....surely? /

[llxKonanxll]

is 13 Million impressive at this point in the generation?

[RosweeSon]

Not when Nintendo's "ultimate failure" (apparently) in the Wii U is barely 3 million systems behind.

[FoxyGotGame]

@llxKonanxll

13 Million Xbox One's Sold does not look great if compared to over 23 Million PS4's 'Sold'. I suspect the surplus 1.5 Million are PS4's on retail shelves (globally) as stock. Hence 25.3 Million PS4's 'Shipped'. However, 13 Mil.(Non-Comparatively) is respectable at this point in the cycle.

@RosweeSon

Didn't Wii U release November 2012? ...Exactly 1 whole year prior to Xbox One. Not sure it's a fair comparison to X1 (Sales), which released in November 2013.

Just saying my fellow Gamer ;)

[Outthink_The_Room]

It depends. It's outpacing the 360, PS3 and had already sold more than the WiiU as of last year. So really, the only console outselling it, is the PS4.

Alot of 360 and PS3 owners still have to upgrade. I was thinking this Holiday would have been the big one where everyone jumps next-gen. The reason I "THOUGHT" that, was because when CoD: BO3 got announced, they didn't say last gen was getting a version.

So I figured, this Holiday would be the biggest one of the generation, but then BO3 got ported to previous gen, so maybe next year is the big one.

You gotta look at the current situation differently. Last Gen, when the 360 launched, they ABANDONED the OG XBox almost instantly. So the need to upgrade was not only incentivized but pretty much mandatory.

This gen is different. Quite alot of games are still cross-gen and some of the big ones are as well. Once every 3rd party goes next-gen only, we'll have a better understanding of where numbers stand.

But to me, I think the XB1 is doing great. In a gen where people aren't FORCED to upgrade, it's still outpacing the 360. So imagine when everyone is forced to upgrade, sales will obviously spike and easily surpass previous gen.

[AstroCyborg]

vg chartz really

[jairusmonillas]

VgChartz usually over estimate Xbox One so if it says 13m units wordlwide then it's really just 11m or 12m.

[k2d]

And since MS bakes their numbers with 360 sales, there's no one to correct them.

[Spenok]

Microsoft is also known announce their sold through to companies, and not consumers.

[StrayaKNT]

I didn't buy my next gen consoles for sales. I bought them for games and my xbox one has delivered so far :)

[Gazondaily]

Sales are important no doubt, but yes, games should take priority and with this year's line-up plus next year, it appears that the X1 is continue to deliver in a strong way.

[frostypants]

I don't think either platform has delivered all that well compared to prior gens.

[JMyers]

Imagine if MS didn't change it's policies and reduce the price? Sales would be far lower. Most of this is in the US and UK (MS strongest markets), but even in those they are getting outsold.

This holiday will be good for them. Just wish they did more throughout the year and focus more on worldwide appeal.

[FallenAngel1984]

Even though Xbox One is now cheaper, it only sold 2.1 million at the end of June compared to the 4.9 million units that the more expensive PlayStation 4 sold so far in the year of 2015. There is nothing they can do to close the gap.

Since X1 is selling on par with PS3, I expect Microsoft's latest console to end its second year around 21 million sold.

[BlackTar187]

Wait you expect it to sell 8million more units from now until Nov?

[FallenAngel1984]

Sure why not, PS3 was able to do so. Actually its from now to the beginning of January.

[Jayszen]

THis article is about Xbone numbers. Whatever they are, accurate or not, why talk about PS4 numbers in the comments? We all know how well PS4 is doing but is it always necessary to turn every article into a Xbox vs. PS4 comparision?

[PhucSeeker]

These sales articles are especially made for fanboy wars, didn't you know ? Xbox losing to Ps can only bring good things for us console owners. Sony learned its lesson with the Ps3 and was continuing to deliver great contents. Xbox is now learning the same lesson with the xbone and trying to deliver great contents.

[Elit3Nick]

It doesn't make it any less fair to see people praising xbox to get downvoted or marked as off topic or trolling. Is a civilised forum too much to ask for?

[TheNew1]

Guys calm down. These are not official numbers. Microsoft said they shipped 10 million in December of 2014. We really think they only sold 3 million consoles worldwide in 7 months?

[PhoenixUp]

Actually Xbox One sold 2.4 million so far in 2015, but I agree that shipped should not equal sold. Especially with all the controversy about the distinction in the past.

[Picnic]

Since 2001/2002, Microsoft have charged for ALL online play.

The original Xbox was probably worth it because it was the only way you could easily play a PC in a box at home. Its tech specs were big.

Since then, Microsoft have opted for only mid-highish range tech specs yet still charge for online play (as do Sony now of course but only many years later).

[Gunstar75]

Some of the comments on here and the disagrees to perfectly reasonable points makes me embarrassed to be a gamer.

Xbox is doing better than it was and deservedly so. The next 6 months are looking great.

Get over it.

The rampant "my chosen multinational conglomerate is better than your chosen multinational conglomerate" is, well, pathetic!!!!

[audiocafe]

Thank you for not being a fanboy and speaking some sense. I had to bubble vote you.

[Keregan]

Vgchartz is saying 13 millions since the beginning of the years, this numbers is incorrect, they aren't a reliable source whatsoever

[PhoenixUp]

No X1 just reached 13 million. It was at 12 million in the beggining of May. So far in 2015, X1 has sold 2.4 million

[lastking95]

Slightly under tracked but expected with there being 15 million shipped. Yo what's with all the PlayStation trolls? This comment section is just sad.

[CantBeStopped]

Really, maybe go have a look at the article about Playstation hitting 25 million and see if you dont see a bunch of trolls from the xbox camp, pretty sad over there too. Its fine if you want to call out trolls just dont act like its one sided.

[MetroidFREAK21]

Congrats to Microsoft... Still outpacing the 360... Well done. The last few months of this year have me drooling... So excited. Keep up the good work!

[Kojjikaneshiro]

I have a first year and I bought my son the advanced warfare edition.I own no PS4 yet but eventually when it gets cheaper.

[DarXyde]

I'd say that's not bad. Good on you, Microsoft.

Also, let's bear in mind that 13 million in under 2 years isn't bad, per se (assuming you trust VGChartz). It's honestly not that Xbox One is doing poorly so much as it is the PlayStation 4 is just doing phenomenally. Credit where it's due for both.

Nintendo on the other hand could be doing much better. I enjoy the Wii U, but yeah, it could doing better. At least the software is pretty solid.

That blip aside, cheers all around.

[iliimaster]

just wait till halo,gears,tombraider all fall in its gonna be insane can't wait to end the year with a bang of non stop AAA games for xbox

[CantBeStopped]

Sounded like it stopped after the three games you mentioned. The Tomb Raider thing became a lot less impressive with the recent confirmation of it coming to PS4, as far as Halo is concerned lets be honest here most die hards who still care about Halo already own an xbox one so it wont increase console sales as much as you think it will.

[iliimaster]

no

[angelusbrz]

lol almost the double for Sony...

[MazeRunner]

Until MS releases OFFICIAL numbers, this numbers should not be take seriously

[strickers]

Q2 Official figures are 1.4 million XB1/ 360 combined and PS4 alone 3 million. Both are shipped and official from the respective companies. So PS4 shipping near 3-1 world wide. Happy now?

[_LarZen_]

Wow...the Playstation 4 is just obliterating the Xbox One.

[jay2]

hahahahaha..........Only another 13 mill to go, good luck........

[rockstedy001]

Xboxone selling more units than 360 in the same amount of time is very good, considering that 360 had no other next gen console to go up against! For a hole year! Growth in the xbox community will deffinitly help out the mp games player count. 2nd place this gen is not the first loser! Xboxone is doing fantastic all the way around, with w10 new sdk, bc, and a great line up of games for this holliday! Xbox doing good is also good for ps4 cause compitition is healthy for both sides of the fence!

[Killzoner99]

Those ain't great numbers yall. Not this late in the game.

[marloc_x]

What is a "yall" zoner?

[CantBeStopped]

Are these actual sales numbers or shipped through to retail, I know that's usually the figure we get for xbox one that's why I ask.

[Krosis]

The insecure fan boys on this site are a joke lol

[TheManicCoder]

I'm very disappointed to see so many people start bringing in the PS4 sales into this . Both companies are doing great and each have a great line of games coming. Why can't anyone just be happy as a GAMER. I for one hope that Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft keep going and keep bringing us games.

On topic - Grats to Microsoft. Looking forward to the future!

[jwillj2k4]

Xbox one sold at least 20 mil. Only a few mil to go and they'll be caught up to ps4. It really is a close race. By end of year I expect xbone up by at least 5 million. Tomb raider will get the Xbox to 30 mil sold to consumers, 50 mil sold to stores. By end of Sept at least 60 mil sold to families, so by mid august expect the official numbers to be 80 mil sold through the market. Look for a huge jump in the next week or so to bring the final numbers of this week to over 100 mil sold to end users. Xbox for the win.

[barb_wire]

!?!

you forgot the /S at the end of your reply.

[jwillj2k4]

if one cant understand the sarcasm then they are truly lost.

[thoract]

I love the way Vgchartz operates. Microsoft announces the Xbone number and they immediately they change the number to reflect this 13 million. But Sony announces 25.3 million that number has not changed. Talk about a troll website.

[MazeRunner]

i believe the console has sold more, MS just needs to release those numbers for real. I put them at 15 millon units.