I honestly think you and many others are heavily overestimating how much GTA 6 will move PS5s next year. GTA 5 didn't move more PS3/Xbox 360 in 2013 vs the previous year. Even in 2018 with the $200 PS4+Spiderman bundle and Red Dead 2 the PS4 still sold less than in 2017.

Sony projected 15 million PS5 for this fiscal year, so if they expect less their next fiscal then that will tell us even they don't expect GTA 6 to boost sales vs this year.

GTA 5 did boost PS3 and 360, but only slightly. However that case was different, cuz it released just 2 months before the next gen, and by that point almost everyone who wanted one of them had one. By end of 2026, the saturation point won't be quiet there for PS5 like it was for PS3 and 360 back in September of 2013. So the boost will be bigger. Also just because the PS4 was still down in 2018, it doesn't mean that those games didn't boost sales somewhat. It would've been even lower without those games. But then again GTA6 is way bigger than those 2 combined.

But leave that. Even if we agree that GTA 6 won't boost sales, PS5 will do equal to PS4 even in the worst scenario. PS4 did 35M in US. PS5 is 27.7M with November. It did 750k in November and it will do around 1M to 1.5M in December, since December is always stronger month (and has been historically even for the PS consoles). So let's round it at 29M by end of the year. Even if it does some 3M next year, it will be at 32M. I can't see PS5 not being able to do 3M more after that, since even in the case of PS6 releasing in 2027, it will have most of the year for itself, and on top of that it will surely sell some units after the PS6 release. So PS4 US lifetime sales at this point seems like a given. And this example scenario was without any boost from GTA 6 mind you. Boost will be there trust me. There is Wolverine coming too. And the price cut Sony can play at some point if they want to, too. So 35M really looks like the floor.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Wii Sales Comparison - November 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: 1,864,358 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,001,751 - PS5

Total Lead: 4,121,104 - Wii

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 86,124,771

Wii Total Sales: 90,245,875

November 2025 is the 61st 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 1.86 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Wii by 4.00 million units. The Nintendo Wii is ahead of the PlayStation 5 by 4.12 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 86.12 million units in 61 months, while the Nintendo Wii sold 90.25 million units. Month 61 for the PlayStation 5 is November 2025 and for the Nintendo Wii it is November 2011.

The Nintendo Wii crossed 95 million units sold worldwide in month 66 and 100 million in month 85. The Nintendo Wii sold 101.63 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 15.51 million units behind lifetime Wii sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS3 Sales Comparison - November 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: 1,567,981 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 3,312,668 - PS5

Total Lead: 28,109,281 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 86,124,771

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 58,015,490

November 2025 is the 61st 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 1.57 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS5 has grown its lead over the PS3 by 3.31 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 28.11 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 86.12 million units in 61 months, while the PlayStation 3 sold 58.02 million units. Month 61 for the PlayStation 5 is November 2025 and for the PlayStation 3 is November 2011.

The PlayStation 3 did not reach current PlayStation 5 sales until month 107 when it had sold 86.21 million units.

The PlayStation 3 crossed 60 million in month 62, 70 million in month 73, and 80 million in month 85. The PlayStation 3 sold 87.4 million units lifetime. The PS5 is 1.28 million units behind lifetime PS3 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Xbox Series vs Xbox One Sales Comparison - November 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: 1,555,925 - XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 5,735,409 - XOne

Total Lead: 10,758,391 - XOne

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 34,100,721

Xbox One Total Sales: 44,859,112

November 2025 is the 61st 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 1.56 million units.

In the last 12 months, the Xbox One has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 5.74 million units. The Xbox Series X|S is currently behind the Xbox One by 10.76 million units.

The Xbox Series X|S has sold 34.10 million units in 61 months, while the Xbox One sold 44.86 million units. Month 61 for the Xbox Series X|S is November 2025 and for the Xbox One is November 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 23.86 million units behind lifetime Xbox One sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison - November 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: 607,105 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 403,027 - PS4

Total Lead: 1,944,318 - PS4

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 86,124,771

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 88,069,089

November 2025 is the 61st 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 0.61 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 0.40 million units. The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 1.94 million units.

The PS5 has sold 86.12 million units in 61 months, while the PS4 sold 88.07 million units. Month 61 for the PS5 is November 2025 and for the PS4 is November 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 31.08 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales Comparison - November 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: 3,367,346 - PS5

Gap change over last 12 months: 14,997,893 - PS5

Total Lead: 52,024,050 - PS5

PlayStation 5 Total Sales: 86,124,771

Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 34,100,721

November 2025 is the 61st 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 3.37 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 15.00 million units. The PlayStation 5 is currently ahead by 52.02 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has sold 86.12 million units in 61 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 34.10 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 71.6 percent marketshare (+2.9% year-over-year), compared to 28.4 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (-2.9% year-over-year).

The PlayStation 5 is currently 1.94 million units behind the PlayStation 4 when you align launches and the Xbox Series X|S is behind the Xbox One by 10.76 million units.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - November 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: 948,820 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 6,138,436 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 12,702,709 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 120,225,492

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 132,928,201

In November 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 0.95 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 6.14 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 12.7- million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 61 months sold a combined 120.23 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 132.93 million units. Month 61 is November 2025 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is November 2018.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 54.93 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch vs DS Sales Comparison - November 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: 303,866 - Switch

Gap change over last 12 months: 4,253,423 - Switch

Total Lead: 977,512 - DS

Switch Total Sales: 152,716,941

DS Total Sales: 153,694,453

November 2025 is the 105th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Switch by 0.30 million units when compared to the DS during the same timeframe.

In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the DS by 4.25 million units. The DS is ahead of the Switch by 0.98 million units.

The 105th month on sale for the Nintendo Switch is November 2025, while for the DS it is July 2013. The Switch has sold 152.72 million units, while the DS sold 153.69 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 1.30 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.

Link to the VGChartz article here.

Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison - November 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: 1,185,508 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 6,996,415 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 12,493,426

Switch 1 Total Sales: 5,497,011

November 2025 is the 6th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 1.19 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the Switch 1 by 7.00 million units.

The 6th month for the Switch 2 is November 2025, while for the Switch 1 it is August 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 12.49 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 5.50 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 152.72 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 140.23 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.