Xbox Series X|S Were The UK's Best Selling Consoles In January 2021

Let's not kid ourselves, the PS5 lost out due to lack of stock, but it is still nice that Xbox Series S/X are selling well. I'm very happy with my first ever Xbox and might not even buy a PS5 at all if Naughty Dog fails to produce another Uncharted or The Last of Us Part 3.

@gollumb82
Both have been very hard to get hold off.
I managed to get my Series X on launch in November, but couldn't get hold of a PS5 until mid-December, and that was the Digital version.
Since then, seen quite a bit of stock coming and going during January for both, although Series S seems the easiest to get hold of.
Switch has also been hard to get unless you want the Lite version.

@blinx01
Well, in Poland you can only buy both at auction sites. Xbox Series X is only slightly more expensive than its retail price, while the usual asking price for the PS5 is almost double that! Still, I see many people buying so scalpers are really making a killing right now.
Series S is readily available almost everywhere.

From what I been hearing from various insiders: Sony is prioritizing stock to North America this time. Historically, North America has been an easy market for XBox harder on Sony. The lead the 360 had on PS3 was insane, and despite its ridiculous stumble, the XBO is just a bit behind the PS4 in America, compared to how terribly it did world wide.

Microsoft is doing its best to increase its world wide appeal by trying to keep a very proportionate world wide distribution. This could potentially hurt Sony and help XBox this generation.

Sony is neglecting Japan bad, with stock, and not sure how they doing with other countries, all because they want a larger share of the NA market out of the gate. I feel that, long term, XBox will do very well in NA regardless how much stock lead the PS5 ends up having in a supply constrained market.

But internationally, the Xbox is getting a chance to get ahead, even if just by a bit, that they would not had otherwise. This gen market share numbers are going to be VERY interesting to look at, 2 years from now.

Awesome news for Xbox, This really feels like a new leap to a great generation compared to last gen..

@Bruvas
Agreed. Unfortunately, it seems nobody knows how to deal with them or nobody is willing to do anything about them. Both Sony and MS couldn't care less as long as their consoles are flying off from warehouses (they don't even make it to store shelves).

@Reverandjames
Oh look! The reverend is back. In times like these we all could use some spiritual guid...I mean nonsense from you!

If we are to follow certain someones logic: Xbox outsold PS5 in the UK for a month so Sony might as well exit the UK market and call it quits. 😅

Pointless comparing them at all, not just 3 months in. People buy what people want.

@Reverandjames
Uh, you only come here to bash Xbox from what I can tell so I'm guessing you are a triggered PS5 fanboy who can't handle the mere possibility that Xbox might be selling better than your preferred console. Also, you might want to check the definition of the word 'criticism' because it's got nothing to do either with the article or that poor excuse for a post of yours. Adieu!

@gollumb82 Funny thing I got Series X bundled with Cyberpunk in RTV-EURO-AGD taking it off a shelf in last day before they closed shopping centers

@Lajt
I bought mine on launch day in RTV-EURO-AGD only because it was a standalone shop and not in a shopping centre

I have all three consoles and games is it what it is all about.
But if we are playing consoles sales.
In the end USA and UK and worldwide the PS5 will outsell the series consoles. It might be closer than the PS4 to Xbox one though who knows.
Sony has to much momentum from last generation. But it’s very very important we have all three and competition.

@Reverandjames

Ah, back again from scratch.

I guess you're just incapable of understanding criticism towards yourself...

But yes, counting down until a mod removes you... again 🤗

Ah, and you're back, again 🙄

Like much of your previous hyperbole, negativity and stories from your previous account, if we expect to see similar nonsense, one can only look forward to your dismissal/exit.

@Reverandjames
Nonsense in your direct criticism of others that may enjoy their purchase. In blatant hyperbole and your negativity.

Yeah, all consoles have their issues, and they'll sell how they sell, and perform how they perform. The fact that you've purchased an XSX without any thought into what GamePass offers, or the console's library, speak volumes. Your consistent issues with the console are to the point of obvious hyperbole, negativity and trolling.

Looking through your comments for this account (and of the previous account), it's just negativity and hyperbole.

Do not be so ignorant of the fact while your approach has defined you as a pathetic individual who has no spine for receiving criticism in itself, other people will have their own opinions.

Not only of the subject at hand, but of yourself.

Be it "deletion of account", or removal by mod, your approach just isn't welcome on any forum.

And he's gone... again 🤗
To the mods, thank you 💜

Just got my series x recently with game pass. First Xbox since 2006. First opinion is it seems quite cheap compared to PS5 comparing controllers and the dashboard just feels like a complete mess. Can’t find anything between all the big squares, but I do enjoy learning new UI so will surely figure it out soon enough. Just not very intuitive IMO. I prefer the box itself though. And the packaging it came in was much nicer. Also seems a lot quieter so far which is great. Personally I think they’re both awesome machines and happy with purchase. Slightly disappointed with game pass only because it’s been so hyped up on all these forums but still not a criticism - just not as many games I’m interested in as I’d hoped - but love the fact Medium was on there. Personally the only impressive thing about game pass atm. A new next gen AAA game while the rest are all old stuff (bring in Bethesda releases!). Still good value. Just good to see both machines doing well. Optimistic this will be an amazing gen of gaming.

Will be interesting to see how this goes.. I love my Series X, got it last December off Amazon U.K. only because I saw a forum post saying thru had stock, they were all gone 5 mins later. Personally I think people here in the U.K. are seeing the £69 game prices and thinking **** that! When a years Game Pass Ultimate is around £120.
And in the current climate people are looking for value. So it will all come down to those Sony exclusives and not everyone, such as myself, really care for them anymore and find what Xbox is offering far more exciting.
But we need to see the Xbox outsell the others for 2 or 3 months perhaps to raise eyebrows.

UK is starting to have a change of heart. 😌

@SalmonTag
Let’s not get carried, 3 console owner so no fanboy. Xbox always does good in the UK but Sony does normally come out on top.
Once supply issues are overcome we shall see what happens. All I know is currently from personal and work, I know 4 PS5 owners and zero series owners and 7 Switch owners, but Switch is four years old.

@Dezzy70
Don't be a fanboy, anything can happen and nothing stays the same forever. How many owners you know of what console can't be confirmed and have little interest with me. Both console are sold out, so grab some popcorn.

The impressive part is out-selling the Switch. Yes, it's four years old but it's still been selling extremely well and it's not as supply constrained as the other two.

@SalmonTag
Not a fanboy and I only give factual information.
From my very limited source of people I know admittedly. Anyway the main thing is competition, without that all 3 main players would never be as good as they are. That’s why the car industry is as good as it is, lots of competition.

@Dezzy70
That can't be confirmed, also I don't care. I'm the only one that was able to get a Xbox Series X at launch from all the people I know. All of them want a Xbox Series X and no one is talking about a Playstation 5. But that can't be confirmed so why should you care? Exactly

Not surprising that it beat PS5 given stock levels were way lower for PS5. Series S is the only system out of the 4 (Series X, Series S, PS5 disc edition, PS5 digital edition) that has had a decent amount of stock.

Outselling the Switch however is surprising.

@SalmonTag
If that is true what you say, then that is fact.
I will take you at your word and I hope those gamers get their series x very soon.
Just like I have a series x with game pass ultimate. Just like I have had every Xbox console since launch on launch day. Well apart from the original Xbox, was about a week behind there.
My favourite Xbox console games wise Xbox 360 by miles.

@StonyKL Sitting here next to my ps5 and xsx, I'm not sure I'm what way it seems cheap... Both seem high quality. Sx physically feels more solid because it's one piece whereas ps5 is clad in removable panels held by tabs, so it comes across as less solid when you pick it up even though it's not actually flimsy like pa4. The controllers are lighter weight and less dense feeling, yes, but not necessarily cheaper...ds5 is arguably too heavy by far, though it's the first Sony controller ever that i don't hate.

Re the dashboard. It probably seems jarring coming from ps only. Everybody stumbles on that and it is always ammo for console warriors. Give it time. You have to change how you think about the menus. When i first got x1 it seemed confusing. Once i got used to it, i realized it's the best interface of the 3 consoles by far. It's incredibly customizable. Very pc like. Don't use the home screen, for anything. It's just there to have something when you start. EVERYTHING is run through the guide menu. It's the windows SStart menu. Literally. In reality you never have to leave any games, you do everything PiP within the games. It's actually an amazing interface once you live with it for a while and customize it.

Ps5 on the other hand......i just cant get on with that one still. I always end up on home when i want to do anything no matter what.... And you can't do everything, like power, from home....ugh!

@Grumblevolcano time for Switch Pro!

Yeah outselling switch is shocking. Ps5 was a slight surprise only because that means ms has better production rates seemingly. But switch I didn't expect, on a growth month for switch, no less.

@NEStalgia I was referring to the controller. It just feels 'clicky' and 'plastic' in comparison but doesn't seem bad. I agree with the box itself. Do prefer the feel of the actual machine. Feels much sturdier.
As I mentioned I'm not doing too well with the interface and much prefer the PS one so far. Took 5 minutes to figure out where all my downloaded games were - but its fine now. Will just take a while to get into the 'groove'.
Am loving game pass so far (why I bought it in the first place).
Basically my opinion is there are definitely things I prefer about the PS5 and things I prefer about the Series X which is exactly how I wanted it to be.