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title: "Xbox and PS5 sales hit record lows as prices climb"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/290998753.md"
description: "PS5 and Xbox sales hit record lows in May 2026, dropping 58% and 12% respectively due to rising prices. Xbox plans further price hikes of $100–$150 in August amid global memory shortages, while PS5 prices are already up 33%. Retailers warn that the upcoming GTA 6 launch could exacerbate console supply constraints."
datetime: "2026-06-26T18:51:38.000Z"
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# Xbox and PS5 sales hit record lows as prices climb

Historic sales drop: PS5 sales fell 58% and Xbox 12% in May 2026, their worst May performances in decades, as higher prices dampened demand. Prices keep rising: Xbox will raise console prices again in August by $100–$150, citing a global memory shortage; PS5 prices are already up 33% year-on-year. Holiday supply risks: Retailers warn GTA 6’s November launch could spark console shortages amid ongoing component constraints.

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