In a surprise move, Microsoft has finally released the sales figures for the wildly popular Xbox game console series. For more than a decade, the tech giant has been tight-lipped about exact numbers, forcing fans and analysts to guess. However, during the last International Best Games Festival 2023 held in Brazil, Microsoft took the opportunity to reveal the highly anticipated numbers.

Microsoft’s figures are pretty close to analysts’ estimates.

As of June 2023, Xbox Series S |X sales reached an impressive 21 million units. That’s not surprising, as a third-party agency estimated sales at around 22 million earlier this year. Official figures released by Microsoft are consistent with these estimates and show the accuracy of the estimates made by industry experts.

In addition, combined sales of the Xbox One lineup, which includes the first-generation One S and One X, exceeded an impressive 58 million units. This shows the continued popularity of previous generation Xbox consoles among gamers around the world.

In contrast, Sony PlayStation 5, a direct competitor to the Xbox series, reportedly sold around 38.5 million units as of May 2023. This figure is in line with Microsoft’s statement last year, which stated that Xbox console sales account for about half of Xbox console sales.

It goes without saying that the gaming market is extremely competitive, with both companies competing for the attention and loyalty of gamers around the world. With the announcement of these impressive sales figures, Microsoft has once again strengthened its position as a strong player in the gaming industry.