PLAYSTATION 5 SALES SURGE PAST 80 MILLION UNITS IN FIVE YEARS, LEAVING XBOX FAR BEHIND

Sony's PlayStation 5 has officially crossed a major milestone, surpassing 80 million units sold globally since its launch in November 2020.

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The latest data, confirmed by industry trackers and internal Sony disclosures, highlights just how dominant the PS5 has become in the current console generation—outselling Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S by more than two to one.

The figure cements PS5 as one of the fastest-selling consoles in history, matching the early momentum of the PlayStation 4 and tracking well ahead of the Xbox Series consoles, which analysts estimate to have sold just over 36 million units in the same time frame. The success comes despite initial hardware shortages, global supply chain disruptions, and rising competition from cloud gaming and mobile platforms.

Sony's focus on exclusive titles, performance-first hardware, and global market penetration has made the PS5 an essential device for core gamers and casual players alike. Blockbuster franchises like Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy XVI, and God of War: Ragnarök have helped sustain interest over five years, while third-party developers continue to prioritize PlayStation for AAA releases.