PS5 and Xbox Series vs PS4 and Xbox One Sales Comparison - April 2026 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 June 2026 / 9,207 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: 522,224 - PS4 & XOne
Gap change over last 12 months: 7,226,121 - PS4 & XOne
Total Lead: 17,870,733 - PS4 & XOne
Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 126,622,144
Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 144,492,877
In April 2026, 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 0.52 million units.
In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 7.23 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 17.87 million units.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 66 months sold a combined 126.62 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 144.49 million units. Month 66 is April 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is April 2019.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 48.54 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 follow the author on Bluesky.
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The PS5 is behind a bit but is still on track to at least match PS4. The Xbox Series however is really not pulling its weight at all.
I remember thinking back in 22 that the new gen would probably outsell the old gen due to the fact that Series was doing a little better than the one. And that GTA6 would make the PS5 reach 2020 Switch level sales
I was so naive.
