Sony's PlayStation 5 reclaimed the top position in U.S. console sales for January 2026, finishing ahead of Nintendo's recently released Switch 2 in both unit shipments and dollar sales. The win follows a December where Nintendo's new hardware had briefly outperformed Sony, and analysts point to leftover holiday bundles as a factor supporting PS5 performance.

  • PS5 was the best-selling console in the United States for January 2026 by both units sold and revenue generated.
  • Switch 2 had taken the lead in December 2025, but Sony’s installed base and promotional bundles appeared to narrow the gap heading into the new year.
  • The PS5 is now over five years old, making its return to the top notable against a fresh-generation machine from Nintendo.
  • Reports suggest the margin between the two systems wasn’t large, indicating a competitive market rather than a decisive domination.

Source: Push Square

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