"PS5 Dominates UK Sales with Discounts, While Xbox and Switch Struggle in Japan - August 2023"

Sales data for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in Japan from January to August 2023 shows that the PS5 has sold 1.8 million units year-to-date, with a significant increase of 191.5% compared to the previous year. The Xbox Series X|S sold 0.09 million units, experiencing a year-on-year decrease of 54.4%. The Nintendo Switch sold 2.57 million units, with a slight decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. The PlayStation 4 also saw a significant increase in sales, with 0.05 million units sold year-to-date, up by 8,079.4% compared to the previous year.