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PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS4 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 143,873 - PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 774,023 - PS4

Total Lead: 2,012,823 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 74,145,787

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 76,158,610

February 2025 is the 52nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 4 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.14 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.77 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 2.01 million units.

The PS5 has sold 74,15 million units in 21 months, while the PS4 sold 76.16 million units. Month 52 for the PS5 is February 2025 and for the PS4 is February 2018.

The PS4 crossed 80 million units sold worldwide in month 56, 90 million in month 62, and 100 million in month 72. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 43.05 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.



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Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

The Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

XSX|S Vs. XOne Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 238,588 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,647,784 - XOne

Total Lead: 7,078,079 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,461,899

Xbox One Total Sales: 39,539,978

February 2025 is the 52nd month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox One when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.24 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 4.65 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 7.08 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 32.46 million units in 52 months, while the Xbox One sold 39.54 million units. Month 52 for the Xbox Series X|S is February and for the Xbox One is FEbruary 2018.

The Xbox One crossed 40 million in month 53, 45 million in month 62, and 50 million in month 71. The Xbox One has sold 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 25.50 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 3.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006 in North America and Japan and in March 2007 in Europe. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. PS3 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 187,855 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,304,831 - PS5

Total Lead: 25,310,100 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 74,145,787

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 48,835,687

February 2025 is the 52nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 5 when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 3 by 0.19 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 5.30 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 25.31 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 74.15 million units in 52 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 48.84 million units. Month 52 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2025 and for the PlayStation 3 is February 2011.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 75 when it had sold 74.42 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 50 million in month 54, 60 million in month 62, and 70 million in month 73. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 13.25 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Wii.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Wii launched in November 2006. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 Vs. Wii Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 432,187 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,730,566 - PS5

Total Lead: 9,534,940 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 74,145,787

Wii Total Sales: 83,680,727

February 2025 is the 52nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 5 when compared to the aligned launch of the Nintendo Wii by 0.43 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 2.73 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 9.53 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 74.15 million units in 52 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 83.68 million units. Month 52 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2025 and for the Nintendo Wii it is February 2011.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 90 million units sold worldwide in month 61 and 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 27.48 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Switch Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Switch.

The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, while the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

PS5 Vs. Switch Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 510,258 - NS

Gap change over last 12 months: 8,477,747 - NS

Total Lead: 13,352,379 - NS

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 74,145,787

Switch Total Sales: 87,498,166

February 2025 is the 52nd month the PlayStation 5 has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Nintendo Switch when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 by 0.51 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the PS5 by 8.48 million units. The PS5 is behind the Switch by 13.35 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 74.15 million units in 52 months, while the Nintendo Switch sold 87.50 million units. Month 52 for the PlayStation 5 is February 2025 and for the Nintendo Switch it is June 2021.

The Nintendo Switch crossed 90 million in month 55, 100 million in month 58, and 110 million in month 65. The Nintendo Switch has sold 149.70 million units to date. The PS5 is 75.55 million units behind lifetime Switch sales.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

Around the Network

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - February 2025

This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S both launched in November 2020. The PlayStation 5 launched November 12, 2020 in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, and the rest of the world on November 19, 2020. The Xbox Series X|S launched worldwide on November 10, 2020.

PS5 Vs. XSX|S Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 912,929 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,611,408 - PS5

Total Lead: 41,683,888 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 74,145,787

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 32,461,899

February 2025 is the 52nd month the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has been available for. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 5 when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 0.91 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.61 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 41.68 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 74.15 million units in 52 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 32.46 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 69.5 percent marketshare (+3.2% year-over-year), compared to 30.5 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-3.2% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 2.01 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 7.08 million units.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - February 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: 382,461 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,421,807 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 9,090,902 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 106,607,686

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 115,698,588

In February 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 0.38 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 5.42 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 9.09 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 52 months sold a combined 106.61 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 115.70 million units. Month 52 is February 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is February 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 68.55 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.



VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news. Follow me on Bluesky.

I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.