PS5 Outsells Switch 2 in Sales for Quarter Ending December 31, 2025
The PlayStation 5 outperformed the Nintendo Switch 2 in sales during Q4 of 2025, selling approximately 8 million units compared to the Switch 2’s 7.01 million.
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The PlayStation 5 outperformed the Nintendo Switch 2 in sales during Q4 of 2025, selling approximately 8 million units compared to the Switch 2’s 7.01 million.
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