Unlike built-in features offered by each piece of hardware, these services are typically optional.
With all of that out of the way, lets dive into the breakdowns.
Despite some minor retail victories here and there, Xbox remains a virtual non-entity in Japan.
Whats much more surprising is hardwares continued sales struggles in Europe.
The PS5 isdominating that regionin ways that even Xbox doomsayers could not have predicted.
The sales race is slightly closer in the U.S., the gap grows just a little larger every year.
Hardware and Console Features 3
This is an especially tough category to determine in 2023.
It really comes down toStarfield.
The Future 1
This is a very competitive category that I didnt initially expect Xbox to lose.
Xboxs future is burdened by unanswered questions.
We simply dont know when games likeFable, Perfect Dark, andIndiana Joneswill be released.
We dont even really know what kind of state theyre in at the moment.
Its an astonishing sales success no matter how you choose to look at it.
Thats more than can be said for some of the competition.
Exclusive Games 3
Surprised?
It was another great year to be a Switch gamer.
It will also almost certainly generate the most revenue of any of the major consoles during that time.
More importantly, the PS5s increased supply numbers are revealing the extent of the demand for the console.
The PS5s exceptional controller also continues to make it the ideal way to play major third-party releases.
For me, the best PS5 exclusive of 2023 wasMarvels Spider-Man 2.
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X/S vs. Nintendo Switch Which Console Won 2023?
However, 2023 was still a very good year for Switch owners.
