Everyone knows that Sony’s PS5 sales exceed Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S. Of the two, only Sony provides sales figures, while Microsoft has not for years. The latest data confirms some of everyone's suspicions. The sales gap between PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is too big. For every Xbox sold, two PS5s are sold.
According to a slide in Take-Two's third-quarter financial report, "ninth-generation" game consoles have sold approximately 77 million units as of December 2023. This "ninth generation" represents Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
At this time, let’s take a look at the data provided by Sony. As of December 2023, PS5 has sold 50 million consoles. Calculating this, the global sales of Xbox Series X/S may be only half of the PS5 level.
Nowadays, Xbox players are waiting for Microsoft's next strategic adjustment. There have been rumors recently that first-party masterpieces such as "Starry Sky" will soon be launched on PS5. No matter what Microsoft decides, it will cause a bloody storm in the industry. Phil Spencer will give an update next week.