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Sony’s PlayStation 5 has surpassed 100 million units shipped worldwide, marking a major milestone nearly six years after its launch.
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s official business data page, the console crossed the milestone on November 10, 2026.
The figure represents shipments to retailers rather than actual purchases by consumers. Nevertheless, it places the PS5 among a select group of consoles to reach the 100-million mark.
Sony’s latest financial results reported cumulative PS5 shipments of 97.9 million units as of September 30, 2026.
The updated figure means Sony shipped at least another 2.1 million consoles in the following 40 days.
However, shipment growth has slowed compared with last year. Sony shipped 2.6 million PS5 consoles between July and September 2026, compared with four million during the same period in 2025.
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Despite the slowdown, the latest milestone highlights continued demand for Sony’s current-generation console.
The PS5 is the fourth PlayStation console to surpass 100 million shipments.
The original PlayStation shipped more than 102.4 million units, while the PlayStation 2 exceeded 160 million. The PlayStation 4 also crossed 117 million units.
By comparison, the PlayStation 3 reached more than 87.4 million shipments.
The PS5 took longer to reach the milestone than the PS4. The PS4 crossed 100 million shipments approximately five years and seven months after its launch.
Sony has not disclosed separate shipment totals for the standard PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro models.
The milestone comes just days before the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Rockstar Games has scheduled the game for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital preloading on PS5 began on November 10.
The game’s launch could encourage more consumers to purchase a PS5 during the holiday shopping season. However, its impact on future hardware shipments remains uncertain.
The PS5 has reached the 100-million milestone despite concerns about its slowing shipment pace and the availability of major exclusive games.
Rising hardware prices and Sony’s changing approach to physical media could also influence future demand.
Meanwhile, upcoming releases such as Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet could provide another reason for consumers to invest in the platform.
For now, the 100-million milestone marks a significant achievement for Sony. The next challenge will be sustaining demand as the console generation advances.
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