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PS5 Hits 100 Million Shipped Amidst Rising Costs
13 Nov
Summary
- PS5 shipments have fallen year over year for four straight quarters.
- Console prices increased due to AI data center demand for memory chips.
- GTA VI launch is anticipated as a major demand catalyst for consoles.
Sony's PlayStation 5 has surpassed 100 million units shipped globally as of November 10, 2026, making it the eighth console to achieve this mark. Despite this cumulative success, PS5 shipments have seen a year-over-year decrease for the past four quarters, including a 35% drop in the July-September 2026 period compared to the previous year.
The increased cost of PS5 hardware, with the disc-drive model now priced at $649.99, is partly due to the high demand for memory chips from AI data centers. This shift in component priority has made console manufacturing more expensive. Analysts note that console manufacturers have raised prices mid-generation, a rare occurrence in console history.
The highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, is positioned as a significant demand driver for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This landmark game arrives as console prices are at a record high. The PS5's journey to 100 million units took nearly six years, a slower pace than its predecessor, the PS4.
Sony reports its figures as 'sell-in,' meaning units shipped to retailers, not necessarily sold to consumers. Returned and refurbished products are included in these counts. While the exact total is not disclosed, at least 2.1 million units shipped in the six weeks leading up to November 10, 2026.
