# PlayStation and Xbox Console Sales Collapse Following Damaging Price Rises

> May was a catastrophic month for PlayStation and Xbox sales in the U. S. , driven by price rises that have clearly had a significant impact on consumer interest in buying a new console.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-console-sales-fell-to-their-lowest-may-total-in-26-years-following-ps5-price-rise?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a404231d2e4a413fa9a34c7)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #microsoft #playstation #xbox #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a404231d2e4a413fa9a34c7

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