PlayStation Statistics And User Trends 2026
Sony’s PlayStation 5 reached 80.2 million units sold by June 2025, while PlayStation Network recorded 129 million monthly active users in December 2024. The gaming division generated $31.7 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2024, representing 36% of Sony’s total corporate revenue. PlayStation commands a 69.9% market share in ninth-generation consoles, maintaining a 2.3:1 sales advantage over Xbox Series X/S.
This analysis examines verified PlayStation performance metrics across hardware sales, revenue generation, user engagement, and market positioning through 2025.
PlayStation Statistics: Key Highlights
- PlayStation Network reached 129 million monthly active users in December 2024, marking a 9% year-over-year increase
- PS5 lifetime sales hit 80.2 million units as of June 2025, with Q3 FY2024 delivering the highest quarterly performance at 9.5 million units
- PlayStation’s Game & Network Services division generated $31.7 billion in FY2024 revenue, up 9% from the previous year
- Digital game purchases accounted for 76% of full game sales in FY2024, increasing from 70% the prior fiscal year
- PlayStation 5 holds 69.9% of the ninth-generation console market share compared to Xbox Series X/S at 30.1%
PlayStation 5 Sales Performance and Growth
The PlayStation 5 achieved its strongest quarterly sales during Q3 FY2024, moving 9.5 million units between October and December 2024. This marked a 1.3 million unit increase compared to the same quarter in 2023.
Sony shipped 18.5 million PS5 consoles during the full FY2024 period from April 2024 to March 2025. Q1 FY2025 saw 2.5 million units sold, while November 2025 alone accounted for 3.59 million units in a single month.
More than 40% of PS5 purchasers during Q4 2024 were new users based on newly created PlayStation Network accounts. Sony shipped 6.8 million consoles in Q1 2025, representing an 8% increase from 6.3 million units during the same period in 2024.
PlayStation Revenue and Financial Performance
PlayStation’s Game & Network Services division recorded $31.7 billion in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. Game and content sales drove $17 billion with a 13% year-over-year increase, while network services revenue reached $4.5 billion, up 23%.
Hardware revenue totaled $7.7 billion despite a 6.5% decline, while operating profit jumped 43% to $2.82 billion. The gaming division contributed 29.5% of Sony’s total operating profit and 36% of the company’s overall revenue.
| Revenue Category | FY2024 Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total G&NS Division Revenue | $31.7 billion | +9% |
| Game & Content Sales | $17 billion | +13% |
| Hardware Revenue | $7.7 billion | -6.5% |
| Network Services Revenue | $4.5 billion | +23% |
| Operating Profit | $2.82 billion | +43% |
PlayStation generated $30.8 billion in calendar year 2024, surpassing the combined revenues of Xbox and Nintendo. Life-to-date spend per active console increased from $669 on PS4 to $846 on PS5.
PlayStation Network User Growth Trends
PlayStation Network monthly active users reached 129 million in December 2024, up from 118 million in December 2023. March 2025 recorded 124 million users, while June 2025 maintained 123 million active accounts.
PS5 active accounts totaled 49 million as of April 2024, matching the 49 million active PS4 accounts during the same period. PC active accounts reached 20 million, showing PlayStation’s expansion beyond console hardware.
Total playtime across all PlayStation platforms grew 2% year-over-year during Q4 2024, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of engagement growth. Users accumulated over 61 billion hours of gaming across the ecosystem.
PlayStation Plus Subscription Statistics
PlayStation Plus subscribers reached approximately 50 million as of FY2024, with 38% of total subscribers now enrolled in Premium or Extra tiers. Premium tier subscribers account for 22% of the total base, up from 17% in FY2022.
The service generated approximately $1.5 billion in quarterly revenue as of May 2024, with annual subscription revenue exceeding $3.8 billion. The churn rate dropped to 7.8% in 2025, its lowest point in five years.
| Subscription Tier | FY2024 Share | FY2022 Share |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | 22% | 17% |
| Extra | 16% | 13% |
| Essential | 62% | 70% |
Brand awareness for PlayStation Plus reached 81% in the United States market. Forty percent of U.S. video game subscription users actively maintain PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
PlayStation Market Share Analysis
PlayStation 5 commands 69.9% of the ninth-generation console market compared to Xbox Series X/S at 30.1%. This translates to a 2.3:1 sales ratio in PlayStation’s favor.
PlayStation holds 45% of the overall console market in 2024, while Xbox accounts for 35% and Nintendo 20%. In the U.S., PlayStation captured 49% market share, increasing to 52% across European markets.
During Black Friday 2025, PS5 captured 47% of console sales in the United States. In the UK, PS5 accounted for 62% of all console hardware sales during the week ending November 30, 2025, with an average selling price of £340.
PlayStation Digital Distribution Growth
Digital game purchases reached 76% of full game sales during FY2024, up from 70% in the previous fiscal year. Q1 FY2025 saw the digital ratio climb to 83%.
Total game sales for FY2024 reached 303.3 million copies, with Q3 FY2024 accounting for 95.9 million copies. First-party games sold 28.9 million copies, representing 9.5% of total software sales.
Digital software and add-on content accounted for 49% of PlayStation’s total revenue in 2024. In-game purchases across PlayStation Network titles exceeded $3.1 billion in Q1 2025 alone.
PlayStation User Demographics
Fifty-one percent of PlayStation users fall under age 35 as of 2025. Women represent 29% of the player base, showing continued growth in female gaming participation.
The 25-34 age group accounts for 34.92% of users, followed by 35-44 at 18.33% and 18-24 at 6%. Male users represent 71% of the total player base.
Average weekly playtime reached 9.6 hours per user in 2025, up from 9.2 hours in 2024. North America remains the largest market at 37% of global revenue, followed by Europe at 34% and Asia-Pacific at 19%.
Most Played Games on PlayStation
Live-service titles continue dominating PlayStation engagement metrics. Fortnite maintained its position as the most-played game in 2025, followed by Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V, Roblox, and Minecraft.
| Rank | Game Title | 2025 Ranking | 2024 Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortnite | #1 | #1 |
| 2 | Call of Duty | #2 | #2 |
| 3 | Grand Theft Auto V | #3 | #3 |
| 4 | Roblox | #4 | #4 |
| 5 | Minecraft | #5 | #5 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was the best-selling PlayStation title in the United States for 2024, followed by EA Sports College Football 25. During the Christmas holiday week, one in three people who turned on their PlayStation played Fortnite.
FAQ
How many PlayStation 5 consoles have been sold?
PlayStation 5 reached 80.2 million units sold as of June 2025. Sony shipped 18.5 million units during fiscal year 2024, with Q3 FY2024 marking the highest quarterly performance at 9.5 million units sold between October and December 2024.
What is PlayStation’s current market share?
PlayStation 5 commands 69.9% of the ninth-generation console market compared to Xbox Series X/S at 30.1%. PlayStation holds 45% of the overall console market in 2024, with 49% market share in the United States and 52% in Europe.
How many PlayStation Network users are there?
PlayStation Network reached 129 million monthly active users in December 2024, representing a 9% year-over-year increase. PS5 active accounts total 49 million, PS4 accounts total 49 million, and PC accounts reached 20 million as of April 2024.
How much revenue does PlayStation generate?
PlayStation’s Game & Network Services division generated $31.7 billion in fiscal year 2024, up 9% from the previous year. The gaming division accounts for 36% of Sony’s total corporate revenue and 29.5% of the company’s operating profit.
What percentage of PlayStation games are sold digitally?
Digital game purchases accounted for 76% of full game sales during FY2024, up from 70% the prior fiscal year. Q1 FY2025 saw the digital ratio increase to 83%, showing continued growth in digital distribution adoption.
