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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - July 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: 265,686 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 6,232,472 - PS4 & XOne
Total Lead: 11,486,194 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 111,620,672
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 123,106,866
In July 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 0.27 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.23 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 11.49 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 57 months sold a combined 111.62 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 123.11 million units. Month 57 is July 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is July 2018.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 63.54 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.
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