New Data Reports Xbox Series S Outselling PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch During 2021’s Black Friday

In the conversation of next-generation hardware, the Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 stack closely against one another for the two machines pushing out the most power currently. However, Microsoft last November simultaneously shipped the Xbox Series S: a smaller, entry-level unit for users interested investing in Xbox without making the same commitment to its larger sibling system.

While the Xbox Series X appears to be more desirable for devoted Xbox owners, it appears that many users are in possession of the Xbox Series S over the latter. From Ampere Analysis, the smaller unit is said to outsell Xbox Series X in “several key markets”. The analytics also issues that digital purchases are on a rise with more systems being distributed.

Now according to Adobe’s Digital Economy Index as transcribed by Business Insider, the Xbox Series S is the most-sold console for this past week’s Black Friday. The data reported indicates that the system sold more units than both the PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

Measured with “over one trillion visits to U.S. retail sites”, Adobe determines the Xbox Series S to be the one of the top-selling items from Black Friday 2021. And while the annual shopping event has concluded, the system is still available at several retailers including Wal-Mart, GameStop, and Best Buy. 

As purchases for the device only takes place through the Xbox storefront digitally, users rely heavily on the internal hard drive for the Xbox Series S. Despite there only being 512 GB inside the console, Microsoft recently shipped new variants on its Seagate SSD expansion cards. If not, new owners can take advantage of xCloud on console if an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber.

Prior to the launch of the Xbox Series systems, platform lead Phil Spencer claimed he is confident in the Xbox Series S outperforming the Xbox Series X. Now, it appears he was correct on that behalf. You can read the full report by heading here.

Are you surprised by the Xbox Series S performing to the PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch?

Source: Business Insider