PS5 vs Xbox Series Sales (2026): Console War Statistics
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Who is winning the current console generation? This page tracks PlayStation 5 versus Xbox Series X|S sales through 2026 — the lifetime totals, market-share split, sales trends and how the generation compares to the last one.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- The PS5 has sold ~91.95 million units as of mid-2026, versus ~34.67 million for Xbox Series X|S.
- That is a market-share split of roughly 73% PS5 to 27% Xbox.
- The PS5 leads by over 57 million units — and the gap is still widening.
- Xbox Series hardware sales fell sharply across 2024–25.
- Combined, the two consoles trail the PS4/Xbox One generation’s pace at the same point.
- Microsoft has pivoted toward multiplatform releases and Game Pass over hardware.
Who Is Winning the Console War?
By hardware sales, it is not close. As of mid-2026 the PlayStation 5 has sold around 91.95 million units in 66 months on the market, while the Xbox Series X|S has sold about 34.67 million. Sony holds roughly a 73% to 27% share of the two-horse race, and its lead of over 57 million units has continued to widen.
| Console | Lifetime sales | Market share |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | ~91.95 million | ~72.6% |
| Xbox Series X|S | ~34.67 million | ~27.4% |
Xbox Sales Are Falling
The trend is stark: Xbox Series annual sales dropped around 51% from 2023 to 2024, with a further steep decline in 2025. In response, Microsoft has increasingly shifted strategy — bringing former Xbox exclusives to PlayStation and Nintendo, and prioritising Game Pass subscriptions and cloud gaming over selling boxes.
How This Generation Compares
Interestingly, the current generation is running behind the last. In their first 66 months, PS5 and Xbox Series sold a combined ~126.62 million units — about 48 million fewer than the PS4 and Xbox One managed lifetime, reflecting a tougher launch (chip shortages, price rises) and the pull of mobile and PC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PS5 outselling the Xbox Series X?
Yes — comfortably. As of 2026 the PS5 has sold ~92 million units versus ~35 million for Xbox Series, a roughly 73% to 27% split.
How many PS5 consoles have been sold?
Around 91.95 million as of mid-2026, per VGChartz estimates.
How many Xbox Series X|S have been sold?
About 34.67 million as of mid-2026 — with sales declining year on year.
Is Xbox giving up on consoles?
Not officially, but Microsoft has pivoted toward multiplatform game releases and Game Pass, de-emphasising hardware sales as Xbox Series numbers fall.
Methodology & Sourcing
Console sales are lifetime estimates from VGChartz as of mid-2026, cross-referenced with company disclosures where available. Sony reports PS5 shipments in its financial results; Microsoft no longer discloses Xbox unit sales, so Xbox figures are third-party estimates. Figures rounded and updated as new data is published.
Sources
- VGChartz — PS5 vs Xbox Series sales comparison (2026)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment — PS5 shipment reporting
- Microsoft — Xbox / Game Pass strategy statements
- Industry sales estimates and analysis
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