The
PlayStation 5 continues to edge ahead of its predecessor in lifetime US sales, though the PS4 closed the gap slightly in August 2025, according to the latest
VGChartz estimates.
PS5 vs PS4 Sales Overview (as of August 2025)
- PS5 Total Sales (US): 26,607,336 units
- PS4 Total Sales (US): 25,272,759 units
- Total Lead: PS5 ahead by
1,334,577 units
- Gap Change (August 2025): +22,653 units in favor of PS4
- Gap Change (Past 12 Months): +209,888 units in favor of PS4
- Months on Market: 58 (PS5 launched November 2020; PS4 launched November 2013)
August 2025 Sales Performance
August marked the 58th month since the launch of the PlayStation 5, and for the first time in several months, the PS4 gained ground, outselling the PS5 by 22,653 units when comparing aligned launch timelines.
Over the past year, the PS4 has outpaced the PS5 by roughly 210,000 units, reflecting a slowdown in next-gen console sales amid increased market saturation and ongoing hardware refresh anticipation.
Long-Term Sales Trends
Despite the recent slowdown, the PS5 maintains a solid overall lead. With 26.6 million units sold in 58 months, Sony’s current-generation console remains ahead of the PS4’s 25.27 million at the same stage.
For comparison:
- The PS4 crossed 27 million units by its 61st month (November 2018).
- It hit 30 million by month 71 and went on to sell 34.93 million lifetime units in the US.
That means the PS5 still trails the PS4’s lifetime total by about 8.3 million units, but it’s on pace to surpass that milestone within the next two years if trends continue.
