Sony has confirmed that cumulative shipments of the PS5 to global retail channels have surpassed 100 million units as of November 10, 2026. This makes the PS5 the fourth console in Sony's lineup to cross this milestone, following the PS1, PS2, and PS4.
The PS5 will celebrate its sixth anniversary on November 12, placing this milestone just before the occasion. For comparison, it took the PS4 five years, eight months, and fifteen days to reach 100 million units, while the PS2 took five years, eight months, and twenty-six days. The PS1 took nine years, five months, and fifteen days. Although the PS5's pace to 100 million is slightly slower than that of the PS4 and PS2, it is significantly faster than the PS1.
The PS5 faced prolonged hardware shortages during its initial launch period, followed by significant price increases. According to the provided data, the current price for the digital edition is £519.99 or $599.99, compared to its launch price of £359.99 or $399.99.
This achievement comes during a period marked by longer gaps between exclusive titles, some early releases also launching on the PS4, and setbacks for several of Sony's live-service game plans. It is important to note that Sony's figures are based on "shipments" to retailers, which do not equate to actual purchases by end consumers.