PS5 100 Million: Sony Hits the Milestone Without a Price Cut

Sony has made it official: the PS5 100 million milestone is here. The company's sales data page now lists more than 100 million PlayStation 5 consoles sold worldwide as of 10 November 2026, just short of the console's sixth birthday.

That alone would be a big headline. The twist is how it happened. GamesRadar+ called the PS5 the first Sony console to hit 100 million without an official price cut, and in 2026 the price actually went up.

Below, we break down what Sony actually counted, how the PS5 stacks up against the PS4 and PS2, why prices keep rising, and how to bring your Discord voice chats onto the console.

At a glance - The figure: more than 100 million PS5 consoles, cumulative worldwide sell-in, as of 10 November 2026 (Sony Interactive Entertainment). - The pace: just under six years, a little slower than the PS4 and PS2 but faster than the original PlayStation. - The price: no permanent official price cut so far. The last change, on 2 April 2026, was an increase. - Up next: GTA VI arrives on 19 November 2026. Sony says next generation work is in progress but has not set a PS6 date or price. - Discord angle: you can join Discord voice channels straight from the PS5 once your accounts are linked.

🎮 What Sony Actually Announced

There was no press conference or big blog post. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) quietly updated its Business Data and Sales page, which now reads "more than 100 million" for the PlayStation 5, dated 10 November 2026.

The key detail is that this is sell-in. That means consoles shipped to shops and distributors, not consoles bought by players. Sony also notes that its quarterly hardware figures include returned and refurbished units.

So the honest version is "100 million shipped." Most of those are in homes, but some are still sitting on shelves ahead of the holiday rush.

The original PS5 with a DualSense controller. Image: Howardcorn33 via Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0 (public domain).

📈 How the PS5 100 Million Pace Compares

The PS5 is now the fourth Sony home console to pass 100 million, after the original PlayStation, PS2 and PS4. GamesRadar+ worked out how long each one took to get there.

In other words, the PS5 trails the PS4 and PS2 by a few months. VGC points out that the PS4 hit the mark in June 2019, about five years and seven months after launch.

Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad, quoted by Kotaku, put the PS4 and PS2 at roughly 103 million each at the same point in their lives. That gap is small given the PS5's rocky start, when stock shortages made it hard to buy in its early years.

The final stretch was quick. Sony reported 97.9 million shipped by 30 September, after a 2.6 million quarter. That means at least 2.1 million more went out in roughly six weeks.

💰 The No Price Cut Record

Consoles usually get cheaper as they age. The PS5 went the other way. GamesRadar+ writer Jordan Gerblick defines a price cut as an "official, permanent price decrease" from Sony, so retailer deals and Black Friday sales do not count.

By that standard, Sony has never permanently lowered the PS5's recommended price. Instead, the PlayStation Blog announced new prices from 2 April 2026, citing "continued pressures in the global economic landscape."

For context, the cheapest Digital Edition launched at $399.99 and £359.99, according to GamesRadar+. The PS5 Pro arrived on 7 November 2024 at $699.99, £699.99 and €799.99, so it is now $200 dearer in the US.

The current PS5 and Digital Edition are the slimmer redesign Sony introduced for the 2023 holiday season. Reporting around the April increase pointed to tariffs and a memory chip squeeze, which Sony has also discussed in its earnings.

GamesRadar+ adds one caveat. Nintendo cut the Switch's price in Europe shortly before that console hit 100 million, so whether the PS5 is the first console overall depends on how you count regional cuts.

🔮 What Sony Says Comes Next

Sony has not announced anything new alongside the milestone. Here is what it has said on the record in 2026:

• Memory supply: in July, Sony said it had secured enough memory to meet its projected PS5 sales for the year ending March 2027.
• Next generation: in May, CEO Hiroki Totoki said Sony had not decided when to launch its next console, or at what price. Sony's November results said preparations for the next generation platform are progressing.
• Engagement: Sony estimates 127 million PlayStation monthly active users as of 30 September 2026.

The next big test lands on 19 November 2026, when Rockstar releases Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Several outlets expect it to give PS5 hardware another lift, though that is a forecast, not a fact.

🎧 Using Discord on Your PS5

With 100 million consoles out there, plenty of Discord servers are full of PS5 players. Discord is not a standalone app on PlayStation, but you can link accounts and move voice chat onto the console.

The Discord tab in the PS5 Game Base. Image: Discord.

Join a voice channel from the console

1. In Discord on desktop or mobile, go to User Settings > Connections and link your PlayStation Network account.
2. On the PS5, open the Game Base in the control centre.
3. Select the Discord tab.
4. Pick a server or group DM, then choose a voice channel.
5. Select Join to talk through your PS5.

Choosing a voice channel on PS5. Image: Discord.

Transfer a call you already joined

If you are already in a voice channel on your computer, open the ... menu in the call and choose Transfer to PlayStation. On mobile, use Join on PlayStation in the audio controls. Then pick your console and press Transfer Voice.

Moving a desktop call to PS5. Image: Discord.

Things worth knowing

• Your PS5 must be on the latest system software.
• If you linked PSN before voice support arrived, Discord says you need to relink your account.
• You cannot stay in a PlayStation Party while in a Discord voice chat on the console.
• Parents can restrict Discord access through the PS5 Communication and User-Generated Content parental control.
• Discord's help centre covers voice and activity status. It does not document streaming PS5 gameplay into a Discord call from the console itself.

To show what you are playing, set PSN's online status and Now Playing privacy to Anyone. Our Discord privacy settings guide explains how to balance that with your own privacy on the Discord side.

If your community is mostly console players, our guide to setting up a gaming Discord server covers voice channels and roles. PC players can also read about Discord Game Mode.

❓ FAQ

Has the PS5 really sold 100 million?

Sony says more than 100 million PS5 consoles have been sold in, as of 10 November 2026. That counts units shipped to retailers, not confirmed sales to players.

Is the PS5 100 million figure faster than the PS4?

No. GamesRadar+ says the PS4 took about five years and eight months, while the PS5 took just under six years.

Did the PS5 ever get a price cut?

Not a permanent official one, according to GamesRadar+. Retailer and seasonal sales do not count, and recommended prices actually rose in April 2026.

Can I use Discord on PS5?

Yes, for voice. Link your PSN account in Discord, then join voice channels from the Discord tab in the PS5 Game Base.

🎮 The Bottom Line

The PS5 100 million milestone is less about speed and more about stamina. Sony got there with early shortages, rising prices and no permanent discount, which says a lot about how sticky the PlayStation audience is.

The next few weeks, with GTA VI and the holidays, will show how much life is left before the PS6 talk gets serious. Did you pay full price for your PS5, or are you still waiting for a deal that may never come?

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