VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts October 2025 Discussion Thread

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PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - October 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: 348,211 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,055,294 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 11,753,389 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 116,409,838

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 128,163,227

In October 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 0.35 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.06 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 11.75 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 60 months sold a combined 116.41 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 128.16 million units. Month 60 is October 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is October 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 58.75 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.