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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - December 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: 1,787,954 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 1,717,905 - PS5 & XSX|S
Total Lead: 3,233,470 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 79,875,856
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 83,109,326
In December 2023, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in the last month by 1.79 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has sold 1.72 million units more than the PS4 and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 3.23 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 38 months sold a combined 79.88 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 83.11 million units. Month 38 is December 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is December 2016.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.11 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 95.23 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.
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