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PS5 Sales Surpass Xbox Series X/S by Over 2-to-1 Margin

New data reveals PS5's 61.7 million units sold compared to Xbox Series X/S's 28.3 million, highlighting Microsoft's shift towards Game Pass and cloud gaming.

  • As of June 2024, Sony's PS5 has sold 61.7 million units, while Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S has sold 28.3 million units.
  • The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X/S by a ratio of approximately 3:1, marking a significant lead in the current console generation.
  • Microsoft's focus appears to be shifting from hardware to services like Xbox Game Pass and cloud gaming, as hardware sales lag.
  • Both companies are experiencing a slowdown in console sales, with hardware revenue declining past the midpoint of the current generation.
  • Sony is set to release a more powerful PS5 Pro in November 2024, which may further widen the sales gap between the two consoles.
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