PlayStation 5 turns five: Matching PS4s success despite early challenges But which console wins the five-year sales battle?

The PlayStation 5 is officially five years old, and it continues to be strong against its legendary predecessor. As Sony disclosed in its second-quarter 2025 financial report, the PS5 has sold almost 84.2 million units, trailing the PS4s 86 million at the same phase. Despite being introduced during the pandemic and at a higher price, the consoles performance has continued to be impressive.