According to a recent report picked up by NeoGAF, the PlayStation 4 is outselling Xbox One in Germany by around 4:1.
Sony’s current-generation console has moved just over three million units in the country, while the Xbox One has shifted just 710,000 by comparison. PS4 sales have remained steady in Germany throughout the year, with the console selling 460,000 to date since January.
Interestingly, Microsoft’s latest console has sold even fewer units that the Wii U in Germany, as you can see from the sales roundup below.
Lifetime sales:
- [PS4] 3,250,000
- [WIU] 750,000
- [XB1] 710,000
PS4 vs Xbox One console war heats up with mid-cycle refresh
PS4 and Xbox One both launched in November 2013, though Sony’s machine quickly pulled ahead of its lead rival in terms of worldwide sales. The console has shipped 40 million units to date, though Microsoft has been keeping figures for Xbox One’s performance close to its chest since late 2014.
The console war looks set to shift up a gear soon however, thanks to the release of new hardware. Xbox One S is now available, while the Xbox Scorpio is pegged for a holiday 2017 release. Sony is also working on an upgraded system known as the PS4 Neo, although a release date has yet to be announced.
However, Sony is set to host a PlayStation Meeting in New York City in early September, where it is rumored the PS4 Neo will make its long-awaited debut.