The PS5 Has Officially Outsold Every Xbox Console

Sony just hit another major milestone — the PlayStation 5 has now sold more units than every Xbox console ever made, officially surpassing Microsoft’s best-selling system, the Xbox 360. Not bad for a console that launched in the middle of a global hardware shortage.

 

From Supply Struggles to Record Sales

When the PS5 launched back in 2020, it faced one of the roughest starts in console history. Between chip shortages and resale chaos, simply finding one on shelves felt like winning the lottery. Fast forward five years, and things couldn’t look more different.

Now comfortably into its life cycle, the PS5 has cemented itself as a true successor to the PS4. With exclusive hits like Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Astro Bot, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Sony has built a powerhouse lineup that keeps players locked in. And that’s all before the release of industry giants like GTA 6, which is expected to drive sales even higher next year.

PS5 Sales Have Topped the Xbox 360

Here’s how the numbers break down:

• PS5 total sales: 84.2 million units

• Xbox 360 total sales: 84 million units

• Sony’s all-time best-seller: PS2 with around 160 million units sold

Originally reported by IGN, this officially makes the PS5 Sony’s latest console to outperform every Xbox generation in history. While the margin between the PS5 and Xbox 360 is razor-thin, it’s a symbolic win that underscores just how strong PlayStation’s brand remains after three decades in gaming.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft hasn’t updated its official Xbox 360 sales since 2014, so the numbers might not be 100% precise. Still, the PS5’s momentum shows no signs of slowing, and it’s on track to pull far ahead in the coming years.

What’s Next for PlayStation?

Sony’s already looking ahead. Reports about a PS6 and even a new PlayStation handheld have been circulating, hinting that the company is preparing for the next evolution of its ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Microsoft’s strategy is shifting. The company has been more open about abandoning console exclusivity, with former Xbox-only titles like Halo and Gears of War now finding their way to PS5. That move only strengthens Sony’s position — and gives players fewer reasons to pick Xbox hardware.

As for what comes next, both Sony and Microsoft are playing their cards close to the chest. But with the PS5 continuing to break records, one thing’s clear: the next generation of the console wars is going to be fascinating to watch.