How much has ps5 outsold Xbox?

How Much Has PS5 Outsold Xbox?

The gaming market has seen a significant influx of new console releases from both Sony and Microsoft over the past few years, with the PlayStation 5 (PS5) from Sony and the Xbox Series X/S from Microsoft hitting the shelves in late 2020. As enthusiasts eagerly await the next blockbuster titles and technological advancements from these consoles, a curiosity has grown regarding the battle for sales supremacy between PlayStation and Xbox. In particular, one question has raised eyebrows: How much has PS5 outsold Xbox?

Summary of the Numbers

Since its launch, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has led the pack in terms of sales, with a difference of over 15.77 million units by the end of 29 months, as reported on various gaming forums and analysts. This disparity is also reflected in the marketshare, with the PS5 holding 62.7% of the combined marketshare, while its Xbox counterpart accounts for an estimated 37.3%.

Previous Console Generation

To draw a parallel, the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) had a lead of more than twice Xbox One in the previous gaming generation, with 201.44 million units of PS4 sold across its lifespan, compared to 75.25 million units of Xbox One shipped.

Current-gen Consoles

Fast forwarding to the current generation consoles, we can see PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are vying to outdo each other at the box office. Below is a breakdown of these numbers in a table highlighting the difference in consoles sold between PS5 and Xbox Series X/S from their launch until the end of 29 months:

| Console | Units Sold till 29 months |

| — | — |
| PlayStation 5| 35.94 |
| Xbox Series X/S | 21.35 |
| Difference | 15.59 |
| Market Share of PS5 | 62.7% |
| Market Share of Xbox Series X/S** | 37.3% |

Key Takeaways:

• From the start, the Sony PlayStation 5 has edged out Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S in terms of sales, with a consistent lead in the market.
• The PlayStation 5 managed to capture a significant stake in the market, raking in a substantial 62.7%. In contrast, the combined Xbox Series X/S commands a share of 37.3% from the available market.
• For a more exhaustive understanding, it is enlightening to compare the earlier console generations, where Ps4, as mentioned afore, dominated the Xbox brand by more than two-and-a-half times.

Moreover, some gamers have criticized the rare availability of PS5 consoles, considering it to be a direct contributor to the console maker’s higher sales figures than Xbox Series X/S 286 exclusive games provided by the PS5 outnumbers 59 exclusives offered by Xbox during the first 29-month period, a significant contributor to its lead.

Finally, a recent interview published on Reddit with Microsoft employee Phil Spencer reveals that Xbox aims to follow a more diverse approach from the beginning, focusing mainly on its own exclusive video games rather than trying an all-out competition with Sony this time.

In recent years, there has only been an upward trend since the inception of the industry, the market has continuously grown in popularity, new games have been released & more new games are lined up, there is indeed a long road ahead between the gaming communities. At the time of writing for this report, the 29 months’ data in the console market is reflected in these figures. How much PS5 has the Xbox in terms of how much sales has been presented here?