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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - October 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: 272,775 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 4,395,410 - PS4 & XOne
Total Lead: 5,791,911 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 94,019,359
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 99,811,270
In October 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 0.27 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 4.40 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 5.79 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 48 months sold a combined 94.02 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 99.81 million units. Month 48 is October 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is October 2017.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.15 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 81.13 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.
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