PS5 Sales Crash Following Price Increase
VGChartz • • technology
Key Points:
- In April 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 led European console sales with 196,359 units sold, reaching a lifetime total of 4.53 million units, outperforming other consoles in the region.
- The PlayStation 5 ranked second with 135,985 units sold in April 2026, bringing its lifetime sales to 32.48 million, but experienced a significant sales decline of 40.4% compared to the same month last year.
- The Nintendo Switch 1 and Xbox Series X|S followed in third and fourth place with 30,950 and 23,699 units sold respectively, both showing substantial year-over-year sales decreases.
- Month-on-month sales dropped across all major consoles, with the Switch 2 down nearly 248,000 units and the PS5 down nearly 128,000 units, indicating a broader market slowdown.
- Year-to-date 2026 figures show the Switch 2 leading with 940,000 units sold, followed by the PS5 at 770,000 units, while the Switch 1 and Xbox Series X|S trail significantly behind.