New data covering hardware performance through June 2026 shows the PlayStation 5 continues to close the gap on the Nintendo Wii’s lifetime sales figures. Now 68 months into its lifecycle, the PS5 has reached 93.31 million units sold.
Current Sales Gap
When aligning the launch periods of both consoles—November 2020 for the PS5 and November 2006 for the Wii—the PlayStation 5 has demonstrated significant momentum over the past year. In the last 12 months, the PS5 has outsold the Wii's corresponding period by 6.38 million units.
Despite this recent surge, the Nintendo Wii maintains a lead of 2.28 million units in the direct month-to-month comparison. The PS5 currently sits 8.32 million units behind the Wii’s total lifetime sales of 101.63 million units.
Quick Facts
- PS5 Total Sales (Month 68): 93.31 million units
- Wii Total Sales (Month 68): 95.59 million units
- Latest Monthly Gap Change: 0.46 million units in favor of the PS5
- Wii Lifetime Milestone: The Wii reached the 100 million unit mark in its 85th month.
The Nintendo Wii reached its final lifetime total of 101.63 million units after 85 months on the market. With the PlayStation 5 reaching its 68th month in June 2026, it remains to be seen if the console will surpass the Wii's lifetime total as it enters the later stages of its lifecycle.