The PS5 experienced a drastic 50% drop in UK hardware sales in May, barely outselling Xbox Series X/S by 400 units. This shift was largely attributed to the release of Forza Horizon 6, which boosted Xbox sales by 12%. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 continued its strong performance, reaching 1 million UK units in record time.
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In August 2023, the PS5 outpaced its competitors in sales. Despite this, the Nintendo Switch maintains its long-term lead in the ninth-generation console race. Understand the market dynamics behind these numbers.