As you know, the release of Xbox Series X/S and PS5 was marred by the current global shortage of semiconductors. Sony and Microsoft could not and still cannot meet the high demand due to difficulties in producing their newest machines.
Even today, more than a year after the two consoles were released,It’s very complicated to find, let alone PS5, Xbox Series X.. Either you have to patiently face your problems by getting on a co-seller’s waiting list, or you have to agree to pay more for your console with LeBonCoin or a peeler on eBay… In February 2022, Sony realized that the PS5 was selling less than before. The PS4 is the manufacturer’s fault for scarcity, which aggravates the consequences.
But Microsoft clearly took advantage of this moment of weakness, as the GSD institute’s latest barometer reveals. Indeed, the organization has just released its latest report on business trends in the video game market in Europe. In particular, we learn that Xbox Series X/S sales surpassed PS5 sales for the first time in February 2022.. A performance especially due to the greater usability of the Xbox Series S.
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Xbox Series S, the fallback solution for many gamers
Gamers who could not get an Xbox Series X or PS5 naturally chose the most obvious alternative, namely the Xbox Series S. Less powerful of course, but still making use of the latest architectural innovations, Microsoft’s 100% digital console has the advantage of being cheaper. For €300, users can get a console that can display 1440p at 60 FPS, reducing loading times thanks to the presence of SSD. It’s also the perfect gateway to Xbox Game Pass, which guarantees regular access to new games.
Regarding competition, Nintendo Switch remains number oneas it has been for several months. At the start of February 2022, Switch sales surpassed PS1 and Wii sales, with 103 million copies sold. On the game side, Elden Ring stands out as the all-round champion in EuropeSince the From Software title represented 44% of PC sales in February 2022, 27% on PS5, 16% on Xbox and 13% on PS4. This is the biggest launch for a new license since The Division from Ubisoft in 2016.
Source: gamesindustry.biz
