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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - August 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: 233,646 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 6,464,770 - PS4 & XOne
Total Lead: 11,715,840 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 112,624,114
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 124,339,954
In August 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 0.23 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.46 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 11.72 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 58 months sold a combined 112.62 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 124.34 million units. Month 58 is August 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is August 2018.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 62.54 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.
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