Xbox Series X Now Outselling Series S In US, Astro Bot Debuts In 2nd In September Charts

Lifetime sales for the Series X finally surpass the Series S and Astro Bot is a big success

[darthv72]

Well that's certainly interesting. I know in my house we have both the X and S. I assume there are many others who started out with the S and graduated to the X when they felt the time was right. We should see a similar approach with the 5 Pro and users who will double dip to get the better machine after having the former.

[goken]

I see the reasoning with owning an X and S, if i were a xbox owner may pick an additional one at a sale or something.

The pro is kinda expensive though… not sure the same thought process will apply, but sure

[S2Killinit]

The PS5Pro is only $100 more expensive than the 2tb series X, and it also has 2tb hard-drive I think.

[GamerRN]

And 250$ more expensive than the All Digital X, $300 when on sale

[Lexreborn2]

My sons have an S, I have the X. Soon, my sons will inherit my ps5 and I will have the pro. All they play is games like TABs and Roblox anyways…. Even with my insane library that’s all they play.

[TheKingKratos]

"""We should see a similar approach with the 5 Pro and users who will double dip to get the better machine after having the former.'""

How is that even remotely similar?!

Ps5 was already too good of a machine unlike the S and it's the main console
unlike the S too where X takes all the attention and care.

Ps5 pro will either get the sales of ps4 pro or even less because the less features and way too expensive outside of US

[darthv72]

It's pretty self explanatory.

[GamerRN]

I think it'll do less than PS4 Pro... That gen needed a 4k upgrade. This Gen is only frame rate. 200 more for 30fps is bad math... I still bought one though lol

Then again I still have my Dreamcast and Atari Jaguar

#DayOneAlways

[Tacoboto]

So if that's the trend in the US, and Japan (319k S vs 307k X) is roughly 50-50 as well, then we just might be able to deduce that it is roughly 50-50 worldwide.

A market clearly exists there. It'll be interesting to see the split after the holiday period, where Series S bundles will probably be sold around $200

[darthv72]

It's likely 60-40 [S-X] WW because EU is 70-30 alone.

[rlow1]

How do you get 18 thumbs down? The trolls are a trolling.

I agree, this holiday sales period will be interesting. Does the X outperform the S, or does the S keep the crown?

I think if Xbox X drops in price for Black Friday it could be the holiday champ for Xbox.

[Obscure_Observer]

Finally!

Hopefully MS will learn their lesson and release just one mainline and powerful next gen console in 2026. And I hope their rumored handheld to be only a streaming device/companion for the next Xbox, for gaming on the go.

[goken]

I bet by now a handheld with the same specs as an S, access the whole xbox library. wouldn’t that be neat?

[InUrFoxHole]

I would prefer a stronger handheld, if possible.

[porkChop]

A handheld doesn't need to be streaming-only. It would be a handheld PC, likely with a custom version of Windows that's trimmed down and specifically gaming focused. It would just be an Xbox/Windows version of the Steam Deck.

[Obscure_Observer]

"It would just be an Xbox/Windows version of the Steam Deck."

Thing is, whenever SD won´t properly run a game due technical limitations, whatever. Nobody cares.

An Xbox handheld won´t have the same "luxury" or "privilege" as Steam Deck does. In theory, studios would face the same problems optimizing their games as they do right now with the S.

A streaming-only handheld would save developers the headache. And in MS´s case, time and money.

[crazyCoconuts]

What would you want an Xbox streaming handheld to do that Logitech's g-cloud device doesn't already do?

[S2Killinit]

I bet MS would tell us that the handheld and whatever theor next console is, are the same console and add up the numbers.

[darthv72]

...I'm here to say that the g-cloud is one really nice convenient little piece of tech. I just wished it supported Android 12 or higher instead of 11 currently. There is the potential for apps to no longer support 11 as things progress.

[shadowT]

amazing numbers for Astro Bot!

[Einhander1972]

"Series X Now Outselling Series S in US"

Press X to doubt.

So you're telling me that the series x managed to become the lead selling console in the chart release of the exact month the PS5 Pro went on sale... This reminds me of how when the xbonex went on sale NPD/Circana which had always reported console sales switched to dollar sales because the x was so much more expensive it skewed the charts.

When this 25/75 split was revealed Microsoft had approximately 20,000,000 sales.

5,000,000 x
15,000,000 s

Today they have 30,000,000 , 10,000,000 more then the original statement, so Microsoft would have had to have sold every single console as an x to reach 15,000,001

I am using total sales not just US because the original statement wasn't broken down by region. But the idea that in 10,000,000 total sales that the x could have overtaken the s when the split given is 58% / 42% seems mathematically improbable at best.

So, yeah mashing X

[pwnmaster3000]

“So you're telling me that the series x managed to become the lead selling console in the chart release of the exact month the PS5 Pro went on sale.“

What are you trying to imply?
What does the pro got to do with series x outselling series s?

[Tacoboto]

The PS5 outsold the Series consoles again so this dude is making a conspiracy out of his own inability to read.

If you read through to Circana's actual data, Series consoles sold third in unit sales:

"PlayStation 5 again led the month’s hardware market in unit and dollar sales, with Xbox Series ranking 2nd in dollars and Nintendo Switch #2 in units sold."

[Einhander1972]

Tacoboto

"The PS5 outsold the Series consoles again so this dude is making a conspiracy out of his own inability to read. If you read through to Circana's actual data, Series consoles sold third in unit sales:"

Obviously I understand that...

"Today's numbers reflect the proportion just in the US market where Circana reports. Your 25/75 split is based on Microsoft data from nearly 2 and a half years ago, April 2022."

Did you even read what I said? Because, clearly you didn't understand it. Obviously I understand what NPD/Circana cover the US I actually explained it in my comment.

pwnmaster3000

I guess I thought my wording was obvious, but I am comparing the x overtaking the s.

I just find the timing of this announcement to be suspect. The exact month the PS5 Pro goes on sale the "mid gen" xbox x overtakes the xbox s. Statistically, what are the odds of that happening? Then you look at the math and the whole thing becomes even that much more improbable....

[Obscure_Observer]

"What does the pro got to do with series x outselling series s?"

Don´t bother. Some people just can´t accept that other people have different tastes and interests when comes to buy a new console.

Xbox Series consoles and Playstation consoles have VERY different propositions when comes to focus in gaming and first party content. Especially *upcoming* first party games.

The S simply can´t handle those games well enough for people to care for it and I´m glad they´re in a position to acquire the most powerful Xbox.

[S2Killinit]

I think you arent reading his comment correctly. If he is right about the numbers announced, then he is correct. How can xbox series x catch up to series S if the difference was that large at 20 million sold?

[darthv72]

don't overthink it... just keep hating on Xbox while the rest of its fans get ready for CoD.

[badz149]

LOL CoD is not exclusive to xbox

[goken]

Not a fan of COD. Got a bunch of CoDs from PS+. I don’t even play em. I can’t understand the necessity of getting a COD every year. Although it still males more sense than the annual Fifa and NBA 2k
Although millions of people disagree with me i know lol

[Tacoboto]

This is not a mentally stable take of the situation at all.

Today's numbers reflect the proportion just in the US market where Circana reports. Your 25/75 split is based on Microsoft data from nearly 2 and a half years ago, April 2022.

[Flewid638]

The article says the PS5 was the lead selling console.

[Plague-Doctor27]

You can't use total sales to make this comparison. The S has skewed very heavily in certain countries but in the US it's always been closer to 50/50 or 60/40 for the S, and the X had been gaining ground for several months. Why would you think Mat Piscatella would lie? I don't even see how this information bothers you so much...

[Einhander1972]

If that were the case, to achieve 75/25 given that the US is the largest region for xbox by far everywhere else would need to have been improbably skewed towards the series s.

[Knightofelemia]

Either way developers and publishers are still going to have to nerf their game just to run on the Series S. And where I live nobody wants a Series S whether new or used. I have seen a few in thrift stores, garage sales, pawn shops you can't get rid of the Series S. I still say Microsoft should have brought the all digital Series X at launch not a couple of years into it's life. I still have to find time to play the new Astro Bot game from what I have seen it looks good.

[darthv72]

you may be surprised to learn there is not a lot of 'nerfing' going on to get games running on the S. It really is just as easy as dialing back various settings. Like PC users have been doing for decades now. Considering that things like steam deck and switch exist... both of which are under spec compared to the S and manage to get many of the same games you find on the PS5. Its quite impressive how creative developers can make things work when they have to optimize for the least common denominator.

[goken]

So the complaints from developers regarding problems optimising for the S is bs? Or maybe these developers are incompetent?
Here’s a thought, maybe they need to engage you as a consultant. Teach them a thing or two

[Lightning77]

I was just thinking this. After negative word of mouth nobody wants the S and are just upgrading now.

Grats to Astro this gives me hope for a new Jak or Sly game. I think it's highly possible now.

[Demetrius]

Astro bot is definitely a 10, I haven't beat it yet because I been catching up on my backlog, it's so well made

[babadivad]

Cool, I suppose.

[Knushwood Butt]

'3% of PlayStation 5 owners have purchased a PlayStation Portal to date.'.

So, theoretically, if that ratio applies globally then the Portal is approaching 2MM sales to date.

[PhillyDonJawn]

Hmm, i bet the 2Tb X is what caused the push

[DivineHand125]

Let us see if this is sustained. The Series X received a limited-edition console and a white disc less version this month.

[dveio]

So, if it was at 75:25 in April 2022 in favor of the S, I wonder how many previous S owners bought an additional X, traded it in or just sold it.

This would be even more interesting data.

[D2niceforu]

Sounds like those new editions of the X are selling. :D

[Relientk77]

Astro Bot is amazing and I'm glad it's selling so well. It deserves all those sales and more.

[anast]

People want something that can run current games. Imagine that. And GTA 6 is coming soon.

[Dandizzle]

Why not just get a PC
Xbox has nothing over PC, no fancy controller, nothing good / exclusive to Xbox.

[ocelot07]

That's pretty cool. Probably just people upgrading to the S since plenty of deals to be had.

[MetroidFREAK21]

Astro Bot is my GOTY. So damn good

[Kyizen]

The fact that the Series S sold more than the X blew my mind. Yes it is cheaper but with a 512GB SSD and no disc dive you get no value. If you install COD your drive is pretty full and if you buy an SSD Expansion you now have paid as much as a Series X with out a disc dive or the extra power...