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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - December 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: 2,018,134 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,228,143 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 8,881,807 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 103,201,829

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 112,083,636

In December 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 2.02 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 5.23 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 8.88 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 50 months sold a combined 103.20 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 112.08 million units. Month 50 is December 2024 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is December 2017.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.16 million units. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 71.96 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.



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