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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 2025

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: 369,160 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,035,952 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 10,830,118 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 109,423,773

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 120,253,891

In May 2025, 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 0371 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.04 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 10.83 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 55 months sold a combined 109.42 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 120.25 million units. Month 55 is Mat 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is May 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 65.74 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.