VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts January 2026 Discussion Thread

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PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - January 2026

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: 589,333 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,896,444 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 16,047,520 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 124,490,311

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 140,537,831

In January 2026, 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 0.59 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.90 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 16.05 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 63 months sold a combined 124.49 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 140.54 million units. Month 63 is January 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is January 2019.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 50.67 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.