- PS5 has sold 80,3 million units since its launch in 2020.
- Digital game sales account for 83% of total sales, reflecting a significant shift in consumption.
- PlayStation Network now has 123 million monthly active users, consolidating Sony's online community.
- Compared to the PS4 and PSP, the PS5 maintains a competitive sales pace and is close to surpassing its predecessors.
Sony's recent financial report has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 has crossed the 80 million console sales mark. since its launch in November 2020. This figure places the console among the company's greatest successes., reflecting a strong commercial performance during its fifth year in the market and showing a similar pace to that achieved by PS4 in the same period of life.
This milestone comes after 2,5 million units were distributed during the last fiscal quarter (April-June 2025).Which This represents a slight increase compared to the previous yearThe total figure, of 80,3 million consoles, puts PS5 within striking distance of surpassing the historical sales of previous models such as PSP and Game Boy Advance, and It suggests that it could surpass Xbox 360 and PS3 in the coming months..
Solid growth in users and digital sales
PlayStation Network growth continues to rise, with 123 million registered monthly active users by the end of June 2025This increase of 7 million compared to the same period last year demonstrates the continued expansion of Sony's global community, driven by both the console and digital services and subscriptions, highlighting in particular the growth of PS Plus.
The sale of video games in digital format has also set a new record.: The 83% of PS4 and PS5 software sales during the quarter were made in digital format, an increase of three points compared to the previous fiscal year. Total, 65,9 million games were sold combined between both platforms, 6,9 million of which corresponded to titles developed by PlayStation Studios.
Comparison with other Sony consoles and the competition
The comparison between PS5 and its predecessors continues to generate interest among fans.. PS5 It is close to matching the pace that the PS4 maintained during its first 56 months of life., although in accumulated sales still is slightly behind:PS4 reached 80,6 million at the same time. However, PS5 stands out especially in markets like the United States, where it has already sold more than PS4 in the same period (26,3 million versus 24,9 million, respectively).
Looking ahead, the PS5 still has room to get closer to PS4's numbers. (117 million) and even, aim to surpass the PS3 record in the coming months. Although reaching the all-time record of PS2 (over 160 million) It still seems like a distant goal, The sales trend and support from exclusive launches maintain optimism within the sector.
The role of the PS5 Pro and future prospects
The improved version of the console, PS5 Pro, has begun its journey on the market, although Sony has not yet detailed its sales figures independently. The data for this model, along with the progress in services such as PS VR2 and the new features in the catalog, are expected, keep pushing the commercial performance of the PlayStation ecosystem.
On the other hand, sales of games, digital services and subscriptions continue to grow., which consolidates Sony as a leader in the interactive entertainment industryThe company has even adjusted its profit forecasts upwards for the video game area in view of the closing of the current fiscal year, demonstrating confidence in the good moment the brand is going through.
Current PlayStation 5 figures confirm that the console maintains a stable and competitive sales pace compared to Sony's history and its competitors. Although surpassing the legendary PS2 still seems a long way off, the impact of the PS5 on the industry, added to the digital growth and the development of its community, indicate that the platform will remain relevant and a key player in the sector for several more years.
