PS5 Hits 97.9 Million Units Sold as Sony Raises Its Forecast

On November 5, 2026, Sony released its Q2 fiscal year 2026 financial results (July-September 2026). The PlayStation 5 has now shipped 97.9 million units to retailers since launch, with 2.6 million consoles moved in this quarter alone.

An accelerating pace

Shipments have been picking up pace throughout this fiscal year: 93.7 million by the end of March 2026, 95.3 million by the end of June (+1.6 million), then 97.9 million by the end of September (+2.6 million). Sony only reports sell-in figures to retailers, not confirmed consumer sales, and has stopped disclosing PlayStation Plus subscriber counts since introducing its tiered pricing.

Revenue and profit sharply up

The Game & Network Services segment posted revenue of ¥1,208.5 billion, up 9% year-over-year. Segment operating income jumped 83% to ¥220.1 billion, a gain Sony attributes mainly to the absence of the impairment charges recorded in the same period last year.

PlayStation monthly active users reached 127 million, up 8 million year-over-year and 2 million quarter-over-quarter.

Full-year guidance raised

Sony raised its full-year revenue forecast for the segment by ¥290 billion (+6%) to ¥4,830 billion, and its operating income forecast by ¥40 billion (+6%) to ¥700 billion.

Key takeaways

• The PS5 has shipped 97.9 million units as of end of September 2026 (2.6 million in Q2 FY2026 alone), per Sony's November 5, 2026 financial results.
• The shipment pace has accelerated each quarter this fiscal year.
• Game segment revenue and profit both rose sharply (+9% and +83%), prompting Sony to raise its full-year guidance.
• Sony no longer discloses PlayStation Plus subscriber numbers.

Sources

• Sony Group Corporation — Q2 FY2026 consolidated financial results (November 5, 2026)
• Simulation Daily — "PS5 Sales Pass 97.9 Million Units as Sony Increases PlayStation's Full Fiscal Year Forecast Again" (November 5, 2026)
• Cross-check of quarterly trajectory via Thurrott / ingamenews.com (Q1 FY2026 figures, August 2026)