PlayStation 5 is an amazing console and has proved its potential so far in offering an immersive, excellent gaming experience to the players. Unfortunately, though, the device has been scarcely available due to the ongoing chip shortage problem.

However, recent reports have revealed a piece of good news regarding the PlayStation 5. According to the latest information, the next-gen console from Sony witnessed a great run last month in terms of sales, despite the unavailability of stocks.

PlayStation 5 sees a 10 percent rise in sales in May 2022 in the UK

As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the PS5 saw is currently in the third spot in terms of being the top-selling console of the year. However, May turned out to be a boon for the device as it witnessed a 10 percent jump in sales in the UK. Yes, the stocks were low but the overall interest of the buyers for the product managed to help it gain a much-needed push.

To be precise, the last month was comparatively better than April for the PlayStation 5 in the UK.

On the other hand, another console in Xbox Series X had a decent month in May. Sales for Microsoft’s latest generation of devices were 58 percent up month-on-month.

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In total, console sales were up 16 percent in the last month, which is positive news in general for all the manufacturers.

Thanks to the success of the PlayStation 5, the DualSense controller, in white color, also saw a further boost in its sales in the UK. It maintained its top spot compared to other color variants.

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When it comes to top-selling games for last month, then here’s the list of the Top 10 titles:

1. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
2. FIFA 22
3. Nintendo Switch Sports
4. Grand Theft Auto 5
5. Elden Ring
6. Red Dead Redemption 2
7. Horizon Forbidden West
8. NBA 2K22
9. WWE 2K22
10. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

In other news, PlayStation fans are in for a massive treat later this week. The Summer Game Fest 2022 is just about to begin. It will feature tons of gaming content for all the major upcoming releases. Sony is also going to reveal a lot of information on its new exclusives in the flagship event.

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What are your expectations for PlayStation announcements at the Summer Game Fest? Let us know in the comments.