The latest sales comparison between the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for April 2025 reveals that the PS5 continues to lag behind its predecessor in total sales. According to VGChartz, the PS5 has sold 75.58 million units in 54 months, while the PS4 had sold 78.55 million units by the same point in its lifecycle.
In the past month, the gap between the two consoles widened in favor of the PS4 by 381,807 units. Over the last 12 months, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 1.32 million units, resulting in a total lead of 2.97 million units for the older console.
The PS4 achieved milestones of 80 million units sold in month 56, 90 million in month 62, and 100 million in month 72, ultimately reaching a lifetime total of 117.20 million units. The PS5 currently stands 41.62 million units behind the lifetime sales of the PS4.
While the PS5’s sales trajectory remains steady, it faces the challenge of catching up to the success of the PS4. As the gaming landscape continues to evolve with new technologies and platforms, the competition between current and previous generation consoles highlights the shifting preferences of gamers worldwide.
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References:
– VGChartz. (2025). PS5 vs PS4 Sales Comparison – April 2025. https://www.vgchartz.com/article/464762/ps5-vs-ps4-sales-comparison-april-2025/
