PS5 Almost Matched Combined Revenue of PS4, PS3, PS2, and PS1 Together

by Ahmed Hassan February 5, 2026

written by Ahmed Hassan February 5, 2026

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PlayStation 5 has surpassed 92 million units in sales since its launch in November 2020, approaching the total sales of all previous consoles combined.
Sony shipped over 8 million PS5 consoles worldwide in the final quarter of 2025, making a significant contribution to the consoles sales milestone.
The PlayStation Network has over 132 million monthly active users, demonstrating strong engagement among gamers.
PS5 and PS4 game sales exceeded 97 million units in Q4 of 2025, generating over $15.5 billion in revenue across its five years, nearly matching the combined revenue of all previous Sony consoles. The PS5 has outsold the PS3 in total sales since its release, with only the PS1, PS2, and PS4 having sold more.

PlayStation 5 Surpasses 92 Million Units, Approaching Total Sales of All Previous Consoles Combined (2020-2025)

Sony announced that, as of the end of 2025, PlayStation 5 sales have surpassed 92 million units since its launch in November 2020. The company also reported that they shipped over 8 million consoles worldwide in the final quarter of 2025. While slightly less than the same period in 2024, this allowed them to reach another sales milestone. According to the report, the PlayStation Network has over 132 million monthly active users. Sales of PS5 and PS4 games exceeded 97 million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a roughly 1.3 million-unit increase compared to the same period the year before. First-party game sales accounted for 13.2 million units, up 1.6 million from the fourth quarter of the previous year. These strong figures have contributed to the PS5 generating over $15.5 billion in revenue across its five years, nearly matching the combined revenue of all previous Sony consoles. These figures mean that the PS5 has outsold the PS3 in total sales since its release. Only the PS1, PS2, and PS4 have sold more.

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