PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - May 2023 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 July 2023 / 7,040 Views
The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.
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: 410,326 - PS5 & XSX|S
Gap change over last 12 months: 181,447 - PS5 & XSX|S
Total Lead: 906,454 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 60,410,326
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 61,316,780
In May 2023, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the last month by 0.41 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS6 and Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.18 million units more than the PS4 and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 0.91 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 31 months sold a combined 60.41 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 61.32 million units. Month 31 is May 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is May 2016.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 175.00 million units after 114 months. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 114.59 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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I'm confused. Has PS4 + Xbox One actually outsold PS3 + X360? The last article I've found is from March '22, which shows a cross at month 100 between the two generations...
https://www.vgchartz.com/article/453010/ps4-and-xbox-one-vs-ps3-and-xbox-360-sales-comparison-february-2022/
I guess after corrections PS3 + X360 sold 173.22M and PS4 + Xbox One sold 175.00M. So gen 8 won by only 1.78M units. ^^ PS4 is still selling, so maybe this is not the final number.
Yeah there was an adjustment with finally getting Xbox sales figures from Microsoft that showed the Xbox One sold around 58M.
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