The PlayStation 4 Pro helped push the PS4 family to massive success in the 2010s.

Xbox One had its best January yet in the U.S., but PlayStation 4 still won the month

Microsoft and Sony both have something to brag about when it comes to 2017’s console sales.

According to Microsoft, the Xbox One console had its best January in the U.S. since launching in November 2013. However, Sony told GamesBeat that its PlayStation 4 was still the best-selling system of the month. According to Microsoft, the Xbox One was the only eighth generation console (at this point, that’s pretty much just the PS4 and Xbox One, with the Wii U just about dead before Nintendo releases the Switch on March 3) to see growth year-over-year in January.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.