- PS5 reaches 84,2 million consoles with 3,9 million in the quarter ending September 30.
- At the same point in the cycle, PS4 was around 86,1 million; the difference is narrowing despite the higher PS5 RRP.
- Estimates place Xbox Series at around 33,7 million, with PS5 selling ~2,5 times more.
- Officially, PS5 surpasses the latest reported figure for Xbox 360 (84 million), with methodological nuances.
The latest results update from Sony places PlayStation 5 in 84,2 million accumulated units since its launchIn the quarter ending September 30, the console added 3,9 million devices, a small improvement compared to the same period of the previous year.
This data consolidates PS5 as the platform with the best inertia of the current generation in Spain and EuropeMaintaining a steady pace of replenishment and retail sales. Although growth is moderate, The demand remains strong in the final stretch of the year, with the usual boost from the Christmas campaign in the region.
Key figures and comparison with the competition
In terms of time, the quarter corresponds to the second fiscal quarter (Q2) Sony's figures, covering July-September. The company reports these figures as units sold-in, so the real sell-through Prices for consumers may vary slightly depending on inventory and restocking..
If we look at the internal history, PS5 march slightly behind PS4 at the same point in the cycle: the previous console had sold around 86,1 million units after five years. However, the comparison is influenced by factors such as... Highest PS5 RRP in Europe compared to the significant adjustments that PS4 underwent in its fifth year.
On the competitive front, Market estimates place combined sales at Xbox Series around 33,68 millionWith 84,2 million for PS5, the ratio is close to 2,5 to 1 in favor of Sonywidening the gap this generation. Microsoft does not report official Series X|S figures, so these references come from industry sources.
Another symbolic milestone: with 84,2 million, PS5 It officially exceeds the last reported figure for Xbox 360 (84 million, 2014 figure). It should be noted that this 360 figure may have increased somewhat after the console was discontinued, but, for official purposes, PS5 comes out on top in the cumulative statement.
Spain and Europe: price, seasonality and potential ceiling
In the European and Spanish markets, the model with a reader is around the RRP €549,99a higher bar than the PS4 had in its fifth year. Even so, the PS5's commercial traction remains strong and reflects a broad installed base and a mature software offering.
With the Christmas season approaching, it's plausible that the accumulated total will increase. seasonal forceIn fact, the PS5 is about 3,2 million units away from reaching the 87,4 million PS3Therefore, it could exceed that threshold if the fourth quarter of the calendar year is favorable in Western Europe.
Beyond the short term, the big question is whether the system will approach the 100 million before the next generationThe answer will depend on the launch schedule, regional promotions, and stock availability at major retailers in the European channel.
Reading the data: what it measures and what it doesn't
The 84,2 million PS5 owners respond to units distributed to retailersSony's standard metric. Meanwhile, historical figures from competitors may not be fully comparable when There are no recent official reports, as is the case with Xbox Series and the closing figure for Xbox 360.
Alongside the hardware, Sony is communicating ecosystem indicators that support the PS5's traction: 119 million monthly active users on PlayStation Network and 80,3 million PS4 and PS5 games sold in the quarter (72% digital and 6,3 million first-party). These aren't PS5 sales per se, but they help explain the PlayStation's commercial health that keeps pace with the hardware.
PS5 faces the final stretch of the year with 84,2 million in the cumulative totalA quarter of 3,9 million units sold, a clear advantage over Xbox Series X/S and a manageable gap compared to PS4's historical sales at the same point in its product cycle. In Spain and the rest of Europe, the holiday season and retailer offers will determine how close the console gets to those milestones. PS3 and on the verge of 100 million.
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