PS5 Sales Surpass Xbox Series X|S by Nearly 5-to-1 Last Quarter

Sony's latest financial report shows significant lead over Microsoft in console shipments, despite both companies experiencing a drop in hardware revenue.

• Analysts estimate Sony shipped 4.5 million PS5 units compared to 800,000-900,000 Xbox Series X|S consoles.
• Sony's PS5 sales were down 29% year-over-year, while Microsoft's hardware revenue dropped 31%.
• Microsoft's focus on Game Pass and cloud gaming contrasts with Sony's hardware-centric strategy.
• Sony's lifetime PS5 sales reached 59.2 million units, while Xbox Series X|S sales were last reported at 21 million.
• Both companies face unique challenges, with Microsoft grappling with Game Pass sustainability and Sony dealing with high game development costs.

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