The latest console sales numbers reveal that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has taken the lead in Europe, with its sales increasing by 143% year-over-year. In contrast, Xbox and Nintendo Switch have fallen behind.
- 481,000 consoles sold across European markets (excluding the UK and Germany)
- PS5 sales up by 143% year-over-year
- Nintendo Switch sold 20% less but finished second in console sales
- Xbox Series X|S fell by 52%
EA Sports FC 24 was the number-one-selling game for October, followed by Assassin’s Creed Mirage in second place and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in third.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage sold 49% less than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in its first four weeks on the market
- Spider-Man 2 sold 30% more than what 2018’s Spider-Man did during its first two weeks
Top 10-Selling Games in October (Digital sales data unavailable)
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