Xbox Series X|S UK Sales Rise 12% in May, Nearly Matching PS5
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Xbox Series X|S sales in the UK rose 12% in May 2026 compared to the previous month, partly driven by the release of Forza Horizon 6. PS5 sales declined due to a price increase, resulting in nearly identical sales figures for both consoles during that period.
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· 3 pulledIsn't it great to be talking about good news for Xbox Series X|S sales again?!
sales were up 12% compared to the month before
PS5 sales also took a nosedive in May due a price increase, which means sales of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S were almost identical
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