Pretty neat how stable the lead has been at 25m lately. That could very well end up being about the final lead at the end of the PS5's life if the PS6 comes out in 2027.
Pretty neat how stable the lead has been at 25m lately. That could very well end up being about the final lead at the end of the PS5's life if the PS6 comes out in 2027.








Link to the VGChartz article here.
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: 234,500 - PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 988,631 - PS4
Total Lead: 3,341,223 - PS4
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 77,279,193
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 80,620,416
June 2025 is the 56th 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 0.23 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.99 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.34 million units.
The PS5 has sold 77.28 million units in 56 months, while the PS4 sold 80.62 million units. Month 56 for the PS5 is June 2025 and for the PS4 is June 2018.
The PS4 crossed 90 million in month 62, 100 million in month 72, and 110 million in month 79. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 39.92 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.
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Link to the VGChartz article here.
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: 356,510 - XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 5,031,740 - XOne
Total Lead: 8,033,285 - XOne
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 33,267,609
Xbox One Total Sales: 41,300,894
June 2025 is the 56th 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 0.36 million units.
In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 5.03 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 8.03 million units.
The Xbox Series X|S has sold 33.27 million units in 56 months, while the Xbox One sold 41.30 million units. Month 56 for the Xbox Series X|S is June 2025 and for the Xbox One is June 2018.
The Xbox One crossed 45 million in month 62, 50 million in month 71, and 55 million in month 77. The Xbox One has sold 57.96 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 24.69 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.
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Link to the VGChartz article here.
This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo DS.
The DS launched in November 2004 in North America, December 2004 in Japan, and March 2005 in Europe, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide in March 2017. Therefore, the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup, which is why there are big increases and decreases.


Switch Vs. DS Global:
Gap change in latest month: 217,166 - Switch
Gap change over last 12 months: 6,615,016 - Switch
Total Lead: 2,204,227 - DS
Switch Total Sales: 151,101,034
DS Total Sales: 153,305,261
June 2025 is the 100th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Switch by 0.22 million units when compared to the DS during the same timeframe.
In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 6.62 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 2.20 million units.
The 100th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is June 2025, while for the DS it is February 2013. The Switch has sold 151.10 million units, while the DS sold 153.26 million units during the same timeframe.
The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 2.92 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.
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This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.


Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 3,109,012 - Switch 2
Total Lead: 3,109,012 - Switch 2
Switch 2 Total Sales: 5,443,650
Switch 1 Total Sales: 2,334,638
June 2025 is the 1st month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 3.11 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the Switch 1 by 3.11 million units.
The 1st month for the Switch 2 is June 2025, while for the Switch 1 it is March 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 5.44 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 2.68 million units during the same timeframe.
The Nintendo Switch 1 sold 151.10 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 145.66 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.
Last edited by trunkswd - on 07 August 2025VGChartz 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.
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| trunkswd said: Link to the VGChartz article here. PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - June 2025This 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: 234,500 - PS4 Gap change over last 12 months: 988,631 - PS4 Total Lead: 3,341,223 - PS4 PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 77,279,193 PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 80,620,416 June 2025 is the 56th 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 0.23 million units. In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.99 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.34 million units. The PS5 has sold 77.28 million units in 56 months, while the PS4 sold 80.62 million units. Month 56 for the PS5 is June 2025 and for the PS4 is June 2018. The PS4 crossed 90 million in month 62, 100 million in month 72, and 110 million in month 79. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 39.92 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales. |
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PS5 Vs. PS4 Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 153,000 - PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 857,631 - PS4
Total Lead: 3,210,223 - PS4
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 77,410,193
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 80,620,416
June 2025 is the 56th 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 0.15 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.86 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.21 million units.
The PS5 has sold 77.41 million units in 56 months, while the PS4 sold 80.62 million units. Month 56 for the PS5 is June 2025 and for the PS4 is June 2018.
The PS4 crossed 90 million in month 62, 100 million in month 72, and 110 million in month 79. The PS4 sold 117.20 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 39.79 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.
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Link to the VGChartz article here.
This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.


Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Worldwide:
Gap change in latest month: 2,685,826 - Switch 2
Total Lead: 2,685,826 - Switch 2
Switch 2 Total Sales: 5,443,650
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 2,757,824
June 2025 is the 1st month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the PS5 by 2.69 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the PS5 by 2.69 million units.
The 1st month for the Switch 2 is June 2025, while for the PS5 it is November 2020. The Switch 2 has sold 5.44 million units, while the PS5 sold 2.76 million units during the same timeframe.
The PlayStation 5 sold 77.41 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 71.97 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS5.
Note: Nintendo Switch 2 first month is five weeks, while it is three weeks for the PlayStation 5.
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.
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Link to the VGChartz article here.
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: 868,497 - PS5
Gap change over last 12 months: 14,191,273 - PS5
Total Lead: 44,142,584 - PS5
PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 77,410,193
Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 33,267,609
June 2025 is the 56th 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 0.87 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.19 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 44.14 million units.
The PlayStation 5 has sold 77.41 million units in 56 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 33.27 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 69.9 percent marketshare (+2.9% year-over-year), compared to 30.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.9% year-over-year).
The PlayStation 5 is currently 3.21 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 8.03 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.
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Link to the VGChartz article here.
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: 509,510 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 5,889,371 - PS4 & XOne
Total Lead: 11,243,508 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 110,677,802
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 121,921,310
In June 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 0.51 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 5.89 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 11.24 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 56 months sold a combined 110.68 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 121.92 million units. Month 56 is June 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is June 2018.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 64.48 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.
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