New hardware sales estimates for June 2026 indicate a shifting momentum in the United States market between Sony's current and previous console generations. Data tracking the aligned US sales of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 shows that the gap between the two platforms narrowed in favor of the older hardware last month.
Quick Facts
- PS5 Total US Sales: 29,822,134 units
- PS4 Total US Sales: 29,514,031 units
- June 2026 Gap Change: PS4 led by 89,651 units
- 12-Month Performance: PS4 outsold PS5 by 1.01 million units
Current Market Positioning
June 2026 marks the 68th month of availability for the PlayStation 5. During this month, the gap between the PS5 and the PS4—when compared to their respective launch periods—grew by 0.09 million units in favor of the PS4. Despite this recent trend, the PS5 remains ahead in total lifetime sales within the US, currently leading the PS4 by 308,103 units.
The PlayStation 4, which launched in November 2013, eventually reached 34.93 million units sold lifetime in the US. By the 68th month of its lifecycle, the PS4 had established a specific sales trajectory that the PS5 is now tracking closely. To reach the PS4's lifetime total, the PS5 will need to bridge a gap of approximately 5.11 million units.
Historical Sales Context
The sales comparisons utilize aligned US launch dates to account for holiday shopping periods. For context, the PS4 hit several major milestones during its lifecycle, crossing the 30 million unit mark in its 71st month, 32 million in its 74th month, and 34 million in its 86th month. The current data reflects that while the PS5 has maintained a lead in cumulative sales, the intensity of recent sales volume for the PS4 has been higher over the past year.