VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts May 2023 Discussion Thread

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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 2023

This monthly series compares the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 410,326 - PS5 & XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 181,447 - PS5 & XSX|S

Total Lead: 906,454 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 60,410,326

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 61,316,780

In May 2023, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the last month by 0.41 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS6 and Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.18 million units more than the PS4 and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 0.91 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 31 months sold a combined 60.41 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 61.32 million units. Month 31 is May 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is May 2016.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.00 million units after 114 months. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 114.59 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.

Last edited by trunkswd - on 10 July 2023