Microsoft is also set to unveil its next system later this year, too, so we're sure to see the price of the 360 lower as well.
With the PS4 due out this fall the console will most likely see another price cut, with some speculating it will drop to as low as $144. Like the 360, more expensive versions come with various game bundles. Plus, you get that built in Blu-ray player with the game system.
The PS3 starts out a little more expensive, but the cheapest version of the console comes with 250gb of storage and a controller. Add in the Kinect motion sensor and you're looking at $400 or more. However, if you want to add a few games and a wireless controller, or are looking for a bigger storage system, the console can price up to $299. If you're looking for the bare bones 4gb system you can get the 360 for $200. If you're the ultimate gamer looking for the best games and the best graphics, look no further than the PS3. Since launching with "Crash Bandicoot" back in 1996, they've gone on to develop more mature and detailed games year after year. Plus, we can't deny the power of Sony's relationship with Naughty Dog. While "Halo" is one of the most popular games out there, most of the Xbox exclusives are smaller games limited to the Xbox LIVE arcade.
The PlayStation 3 has major titles like "God of War," "Little Big Planet," the "Infamous" series, "Resistance," "Ratchet & Clank," and all of Naughty Dog's releases including "Uncharted," and the upcoming game "The Last Of Us." Sony is also coming out with the most anticipated game of the year, "Beyond: Two Souls," featuring the voice talent of Ellen Page.Īmong the Xbox 360's exclusive title count, its two biggest series are "Halo" and "Gears of War." They also originally had the rights to "Mass Effect" until creator BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts and the series became available to Sony. Both systems can play the majority of video games however, when it comes to a selection of exclusive video games, PlayStation 3 has a broader collection of big console titles. You can contact the author at or on Twitter.
He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. The Xbox 360 sold 85.81 million units lifetime.Ī life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. The Xbox 360 crossed 10 million units sold in month 19, 20 million in month 34, and 30 million in month 43. The Xbox 360 did not reach current Xbox Series X|S sales until month 14 where it had sold 7.99 million units. Month 10 for the Xbox Series X|S is August 2021 and for the Xbox One is August 2006. The Xbox Series X|S has sold 6.93 million units in 10 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 4.30 million. The Xbox Series X|S is currently ahead by 2.63 million units. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox 360 by 214,879 units.
Gap change in latest month: 214,879 - XSX|SĪugust 2021 is the 10th month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup. The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in November 2005 in North America and December 2005 in Europe and Japan. This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. By William D'Angelo, posted on 01 October 2021 / 2,606 Views