Are there more PS4 players than PS5?

As of August 2022, the PS4 has outsold the PS5 by 3.85 million units. Currently, the PS4 console is ahead of the PS5 by 2.56 million units.

Which has more users PS4 or PS5?

Monthly active users, however, rose from 111 million to 112 million, Sony said. Of those users, about 30%--or 33.6 million--were on PS5, which shows how big PS4 continues to be.

How many PS5 players are there?

It has since been expanded to run on smartphones, tablets, and HD televisions. As of December 2022, the network had approximately 112 million monthly active users, an increase from the 111 million users in December 2021.

Is PS5 better than PS4?

As the successor to the PS4, PS5 comes with a whole new architecture, faster storage, and superior resolution support. It is designed with two versions: PS5 Standard Edition and PS5 Digital Edition.

Did PS4 outsell PS5?

The gap does shrink a bit when you look at the 12-month window from months 14-26 on the market. In that same span, the PS4 only leads the PS5 in sales by 3.9 million. While the overall difference in sales is noticeable, it can be attributed to what was mentioned earlier: pandemic and product shortages.

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Why is the PS5 not selling well?

Why is Sony struggling to sell PS5? The console was released in November 2020, but was very difficult to obtain for most of its lifespan. A semiconductor chip shortage limited Sony's production of new PS5 consoles. Other supply chain issues prompted by the global coronavirus pandemic didn't help.

What is the most popular PlayStation ever?

PlayStation 2 – 159 million*

*PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of all time. Sony's beloved system tops Nintendo DS by roughly 5 million units sold, while handily outselling every other console in existence.

Is it worth keeping a PS4 with a PS5?

If you're done playing through most of your PS4 library and are ready to play PS5 exclusives or enjoy the next-gen versions of your favorite series, it makes sense to upgrade. Upgrading from a base PS4 to a PS5 also brings 4K gaming, making it more of a jump than upgrading from a PS4 Pro.

How long will PS4 be supported?

Support for the PS4 is still going in 2023. Sony has yet to put all its eggs in the PS5 basket and fully commit to supporting the next-gen system.

Is it worth getting a PS5 instead of a PS4?

Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.

How many PS4 players are there?

It has since been expanded to run on smartphones, tablets, and HD televisions. As of December 2022, the network had approximately 112 million monthly active users, an increase from the 111 million users in December 2021.

What is the fastest selling console of all time?

Sony's PlayStation 2 is the best-selling game system overall with over 155 million units worldwide.

Is a PS5 Pro coming?

In late May 2022, TCL held a press conference about future TVs that indicated it expects a PS5 Pro model to release in either 2023 or 2024 (alongside equivalents for the Xbox Series X and S).

Is PS4 shutting down in 2023?

Nearly ten years after the launch of the PlayStation 4 - which kicked off the eighth generation of consoles - Sony could finally saying goodbye.

Is PS4 still worth it in 2023?

We wouldn't recommend paying more than $200 for a PS4 in 2023. With a PS4, you can still enjoy cross-play with PS5 players in many games. Plus, you can take most of your games with you when you upgrade to a PS5 (either through backward compatibility or free upgrade offers).

Is PS4 going to be discontinued?

A Sony spokesperson confirmed it would continue making the PS4 in 2022 and denied it planned to stop manufacturing the console. "It is one of the best-selling consoles ever and there is always crossover between generations," the company said.

Why do PS4 games run better on PS5?

Since the PS5 is a much more powerful device compared to its predecessors, it can run certain PS4 games much better than before. Many PS4 games perform even better on PS5 with the use of Game Boost.

What PS4 games can't be played on PS5?

What should I do with my PS4 after getting a PS5?

You can continue it elsewhere on your PS4, with your saved game intact. Make It a PS5 Jr. Upon the PlayStation 5's release, Sony added a feature to the PS4 to stream directly from it, giving you a second console to access content that's on your shiny, new PS5.

What is the best selling PS4 game so far?

How long will PS5 last?

According to DigiTimes, Sony's Taiwanese supply chain has revealed the PS5's lifecycle could be shorter than any other PS console to have come before it. It estimates that it will only last five years by which point we're assuming Sony will be preparing for the release of the PS6.

Will PS5 be available in 2023?

After two years and change, Sony says the PS5 should be easier to find. If you or a loved one has been struggling to find a PlayStation 5 since its launch in 2020, Sony says the box should be easier to find in your store of choice in 2023.

Is PS5 worth the trouble?

If your PS4 still works well, and you still enjoy playing games on it, there doesn't seem much point upgrading to the PS5. While the PS5 is capable of improving the performance of some PS4 games thanks to a feature called Game Boost, for most people the difference isn't drastic enough to consider upgrading.