400 units is nothing. The UK gaming scene's a mess. PlayStation 5 sales tanked, plummeting 50% in a single month, and it's clear Forza Horizon 6 was the catalyst for Xbox's surge, with its release sparking a 12% boost in Xbox Series X/S sales that's got everyone scrambling to reassess the market.

It's a fact. Forza Horizon 6 is popular. The game did well, you'll notice. Its predecessor, Forza Horizon 5, sold over 5 million units on PS5, which is worth mentioning. It was the best-selling game of 2025 on Sony's console for a while, we've seen that before. With Forza Horizon 6 coming to PS5 later this year, the current success on Xbox and PC is key. For now, it's helping Xbox Series X/S sales in the UK, they've got a boost. Conversely, Saros didn't do much for PS5 sales, it's honesty, the numbers are not great. Released on April 30, it underperformed, which is a problem for Sony, you'll see.

PS5's 33% Crash vs. Forza's Xbox Lift

It's a fact. The PS5 is struggling in the UK. You'll see Forza Horizon 6 is the reason Xbox Series X/S sales got a boost - we're talking 12% here. That's the real feel of a popular game. The UK sales of PS5, on the other hand, are not doing great, with Saros failing to make a key impact, it's worth mentioning that some exclusives just don't have the same honesty with fans, which is a problem for Sony.

"Forza Horizon 6 is what gave Xbox the sales push."

Christopher Dring, Industry Analyst

Sony's 32% PS5 Crash – Xbox's Forza Boost Warps the War

It's a tough time for PS5. You'll see the sales drop. That's a fact. The Xbox Series X/S is doing okay, though. For players, this slump could mean discounts soon, especially with Forza Horizon 6 coming. They've got a key game to look forward to. In the UK, Xbox fans can expect more support, thanks to Forza Horizon and other successful franchises, which is worth mentioning. We've seen the Nintendo Switch 2 do incredibly well, reaching 1 million units in record time, a whole 30 weeks faster than before, which is a key point, solidifying its market position with honesty, showing the real feel of its crossover appeal.

ℹ️ Key Stat: Nintendo Switch 2 reached 1 million UK units 30 weeks faster than the first Switch.

It's simple. You need a good game. Forza Horizon 6 is that. The UK saw PS5 sales drop, while Xbox Series X/S got a boost, which is worth mentioning. We've seen this before, but it's still key. The real feel of a game matters, with honesty from the devs being a major factor, you'll notice, in the success of Xbox Series X/S with Forza Horizon 6.

Xbox's Secret Weapon: Forza 6 vs. PS5's Stagnation

It's a mixed bag. The UK saw PS5 sales plummet. You'll notice a key difference in May sales figures, though - Xbox Series X/S got a boost. They've got Forza Horizon 6 to thank for that, it's a big deal. In the UK, we've seen a shift, with Xbox Series X/S sales rising, while PS5 sales fell, it's worth mentioning.

It's worth mentioning. You'll see this with Forza Horizon 6. The PS5 sales are down. We've got a situation where Xbox Series X/S is up, thanks to this key release. That's the real feel of the market right now, with honesty from the sales figures showing a notable shift in favor of Xbox, at least for the time being, as the UK numbers tell a story of PS5 struggles amidst the Xbox boost.

EUBY for PlayStation?

  • PS5 hardware sales dropped by 50% in the UK in May.
  • Xbox Series X/S saw a 12% sales increase due to Forza Horizon 6.
  • PS5 outsold Xbox Series X/S by just 400 units in May.
  • Forza Horizon 5 sold over 5 million units on PS5.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 reached 1 million UK units 30 weeks faster than the first Switch.
  • Saros underperformed in driving PS5 hardware sales.

The Bad Gamer Take

Microsoft will continue to gain market share because of the success of Forza Horizon 6, which sparked a 12% boost in Xbox Series X/S sales. Sony's struggles with the PS5, including a 50% sales drop, will likely lead to a shift in their strategy to compete with Xbox. WATCH Forza Horizon 6's release on PS5 later this year to see if it can turn around Sony's fortunes.

It's worth mentioning that Forza Horizon 6 is key. You'll see a shift. The real feel of playing it on PS5 is coming. They've got a new release, it's for PS5. We've seen the numbers, PS5 sales are down in the UK.