Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - August 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: 20,389 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 935,083 - PS4

Total Lead: 3,212,864 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 79,091,713

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 82,304,577

August 2025 is the 58th 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 4 by 20,389 units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.94 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 3.21 million units.

The PS5 has sold 79.09 million units in 58 months, while the PS4 sold 82.30 million units. Month 58 for the PS5 is August 2025 and for the PS4 is August 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 38.11 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S Sales Comparison - August 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: 752,154 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,031,536 - PS5

Total Lead: 45,559,312 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 79,091,713

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 33,532,401

August 2025 is the 58th 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 0.75 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 14.03 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 45.56 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 79.09 million units in 58 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 33.53 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 70.2 percent marketshare (+2.9% year-over-year), compared to 2989 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 8.50 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

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.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - August 2025

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: 183,269 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,965,242 - Switch

Total Lead: 1,860,366 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 151,621,030

DS Total Sales: 153,481,396

August 2025 is the 102nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Switch by 0.18 million units when compared to the DS during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 5.97 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 1.86 million units.

The 102nd month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is August 2025, while for the DS it is April 2013. The Switch has sold 151.62 million units, while the DS sold 153.48 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 2.40 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - August 2025

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: 618,870 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 4,581,656 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 8,160,186

Switch 1 Total Sales: 3,578,530

August 2025 is the 3rd month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 0.62 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the Switch 1 by 4.58 million units.

The 3rd month for the Switch 2 is August 2025, while for the Switch 1 it is May 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 8.16 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3.58 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 151.62 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 143.46 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs PS5 Sales Comparison - August 2025

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: 363,926 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 3,043,364 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 8,160,186

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 5,116,822

August 2025 is the 3rd month that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the PlayStation 5 by 0.36 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is ahead of the PS5 by 3.04 million units.

The 3rd month for the Switch 2 is August 2025, while for the PS5 it is January 2021. The Switch 2 has sold 8.16 million units, while the PS5 sold 5.12 million units during the same timeframe.

The PlayStation 5 sold 79.09 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 70.93 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS5.

This is the one that's gonna be really interesting to watch over the next several years.

Switch 2 is off to a strong start, the challenge now is for it to sustain this momentum in the long term.

The Globaly Month Gap Chart is the one from July, not August

You are right. Here is the updated chart.