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Sony Sold 1.5 Million PS5s in Quarter, Down 46 Percent

· Paul Thurrott · May 8, 2026, 4:44 p.m.

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Sony experienced a significant decline in sales for the PlayStation 5, selling only 1.5 million units in the latest quarter, a 46% drop compared to the same quarter last year.

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