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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - January 2024

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: 204,528 - PS5 & XSX|S

Gap change over last 12 months: 1,571,147 - PS5 & XSX|S

Total Lead: 3,011,936 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 81,856,568

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 84,868,504

In January 2024, 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 0.20 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has sold 1.57 million units more than the PS4 and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 3.01 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 39 months sold a combined 81.86 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 84.87 million units. Month 39 is January 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is January 2017.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.11 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 93.25 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.



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