Both major next-gen consoles -- Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S -- have seen sizeable sales figures across their respective launches. The latest figures show that the PS5 outsold the Series X/S by a wide margin.
According to data from VGChartz, the PS5 sold an estimated 2.1 million to 2.5 million units worldwide across the first two days of its launch. For comparison, the Xbox Series X/S sold an estimated 1.1 million to 1.4 million units worldwide. In breaking down the sales figure, the report shows that the PS5 sold between 95,000 and 110,000 units in Canada, approximately 75,000 units in Mexico, 60,000 units in Australia and New Zealand, 120,000 in Japan and 900,000 in Europe and other regions.
It should be noted that the release of both consoles have been heavily impacted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as well as record-breaking high demand. Microsoft has struggled to meet that demand, though CFO Tim Stuart has provided assurances that this will change after Q1 of 2021.
Similarly, Sony has stock does not currently match demand, however more consoles will be available before the end of the year. Sony announced on social media, "We want to thank gamers everywhere for making the PS5 launch our biggest console launch ever. Demand for PS5 is unprecedented, so we wanted to confirm that more PS5 inventory will be coming to retailers before the end of the year - please stay in touch with your local retailers."
The PlayStation 5 is now available worldwide. Its Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive retails for $499 USD, while the Digital Edition without a disc drive retails for $399.
The Xbox Series X|S is now available worldwide. The Series X sells for $499, while the Series S is available for $299.