VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts August 2024 Discussion Thread

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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - August 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: 210,148 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,403,132 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 5,429,886 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 90,789,636

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 96,219,522

In August 2024, 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 0.21 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 3.30 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 5.43 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 46 months sold a combined 90.79 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 96.22 million units. Month 46 is August 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is August 2017.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.14 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 84.35 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.