# Xbox left behind, as PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty tops charts

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-12 13:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Executive Summary
PlayStation-exclusive ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have overtaken GTA 6 as the best-selling games.

## Intelligence Brief
Ports of the 15-year-old shooters Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PS4 and PS5 have topped the sales charts. According to Windows Central, this trend has left Xbox behind, as the titles are exclusive to PlayStation.


Coverage from GAMINGbible notes that these revivals have usurped GTA 6 as the best-selling game. However, Eurogamer.net highlights criticism regarding the cost of the ports, suggesting they offer few upgrades over the original versions.


Following online confusion, Activision has provided clarifications regarding crossplay support for the titles, as reported by IGN.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which platforms are the Black Ops 1 and 2 ports available on?
The ports are available on PS4 and PS5.

### How do these sales compare to other major titles?
According to GAMINGbible, these shooters have usurped GTA 6 as the best-selling game.

### What is the primary criticism of the new ports?
Eurogamer.net reports that the ports are expensive and offer barely any upgrades over the original games.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
GTA, Black Ops, PS4 and PS5, PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty, Expensive, Activision Clarifies Crossplay Support for Call of Duty Black Ops, PS4 and PS5 Following Confusion Online

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurogamer.net | Expensive and pointless? Black Ops 1 and 2 PS4 and PS5 ports cost a lot of money and barely offer any upgrades over the originals | 2026-07-12 09:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNLVJwWmVxVk90NUlhMHFCeDFVdVd6aEJVaGo1V18tZHE2RzlEVnpGQ29BV1dMa0hmRWxZaTkwc2d4TkJuNlMyMVBiS29RTklYZDZPUWlmbjRVM0dNdXl2UW93MHJzLUxwMzBWS2l3NDdyTFI2QXRwcnM0NnB4NHFiRDdWaHMyQ0ZxWTVjOW9FVm1fZjhTQjB0bHln?oc=5) |
| IGN | Activision Clarifies Crossplay Support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS4 and PS5 Following Confusion Online | 2026-07-12 09:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPN0NGbi14UjI1emJRN1NaSzlhMjdCc0tkZXNMMnY4ejUyY3RzRWdqcWhaNm9QTzR1Yk5SZDBWSGhzRE9JeC1NLTQzcGFvMmZDc3k0QXZRNnpWMkttM2JBTDdHd3NMUzloSWRXZDQ4QmxzVkc5MjU0bWtXZEg4ZVl4dVh2TFFjM0dzeUFqT3ZqZURRVXltZWUwLWdCT21SS05wYlg2R2xrMllmeW5zNVpYLWZtSVg0WHBv?oc=5) |
| GAMINGbible | GTA 6 usurped as best-selling game by the revival of 15-year-old shooters | 2026-07-12 09:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxORkozOTIxWldwTDhpWjl0UWxqOUtXUGNET2NEMDJqTGhBN2x3QWlqMHZxc0kydWduZ25JQ0kyeHF2TEFsRUpyb0tsNUJNaXZlVFZxUnBOeHVoX0NsYW1KbndqUXlUeWh4M1Y4ZU9LWWVJcmpTMlF3UEM3TEViTDY4THoxQ1dEMDZPdUxvcFUtTzBkU3BCa0s2bE1pbGdSMEhDODlrcEJOYUo4Tnc?oc=5) |
| Windows Central | Xbox left behind, as PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty tops charts | 2026-07-12 09:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-gFBVV95cUxOQnpWQm5rU2Z4V25rdE42Vy1sZTFSaldUaDhNN0pvSXgzUjZWVG0ydmJyRjBuZjZDZWhDYzNxd1VUc1Y1dUs3cjhReEludjVSTTFPM3R2MU1pb2lKZ0tBemowQVBJVVJTQW1lbmtYdy15eDdCNFZsdjB6NVBpQ0xESVo3MDJTNkdXbXhncGFDT2RVNkRYTV9ZajZRTHFteHpFdGNpZUE0X1BSZ2J1ZUVDa2Z2UThoZ0dZZVc3c3E5VEhmTEFaVzdaSnF3eVM0UlZlZHJMSjBkclQ0Q1lhRzhhMWRYN3l0ZUExWW1zYmI1QUFuRzd4dUFSU0p3?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-07-12/xbox-left-behind-as-playstation-exclusive-call-of-duty-tops-charts*
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