Are More People on Xbox or PlayStation?
The eternal rivalry between Xbox and PlayStation continues to fuel the passions of gamers around the world. With new consoles, features, and games emerging frequently, the question remains on everyone’s mind: Which platform is more popular among gamers?
A Slightly Surprising Truth: Xbox Technically Leads PS5
According to recently released numbers, Microsoft’s Xbox has technically outpaced PlayStation’s MAU (Monthly Active Users). With over 120 million MAUs as of the second quarter of 2022, Microsoft’s Xbox has a 18 million-user advantage over Sony’s PlayStation, who reported 102 million MAUs for the same period. This milestone, while largely due to new console releases and expanded gameplay options, is still remarkable considering PlayStation’s historically prominent market share.
Comparison of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Hardware and Sales
| Product | PlayStation 5 (PS5) | Xbox Series X | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | November 2020 | November 2020 (Series X) November 2020 (Series S) | |
| Sales Data | Estimated 120+ million units sold (preliminary data) | Estimated 20-40 million units sold (speculative estimates) |
| Features | PS5 | Xbox Series X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Customized Xenon operating system | Linux-based Azure Kinect |
| Processor | 3-NM Zen 2 central processing unit | CustomAMD Zen 2 architecture central processing unit |
| Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz – 3.8 GHz AMD Zen 2 |
Both consoles offer impressive specifications for their respective categories. Though the exact sales numbers will take some time to shake out, the sales trends appear to indicate Xbox Series X|S struggling to reach the PS5’s stride. If this preliminary data holds through the upcoming years, might we be witnessing the era of Xbox outpacing PlayStation?
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