PS5 Hits 100 Million Units Sold Mark 6 Years After Launch — Here's How It Compares to Other PlayStation Consoles
PlayStation 5 has shipped 100 million units, Sony has announced. Here's how it compares to the sales of other PlayStation consoles over the years.
Sony's PlayStation 5 has shipped 100 million units, a milestone reached six years after its launch on November 12, 2020. The console already outperformed the PlayStation 3's 87.4 million units sold and the PlayStation Portable's 76.4 million units sold as of March 31, 2017. It is on track to surpass the original PlayStation's 102.4 million units sold, though it is unlikely to exceed the PlayStation 2's record 160 million sales. The PlayStation Vita's sales are not disclosed.
Comparing the PS5's performance to its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, the latter has sold more than 117 million units as of June 30, 2022. The PS5 has lagged behind the PS4 by around 5 million units, but it's important to note that the market conditions for the PS5 differ from those of the PS4.
The main challenge for the PS5 is the price increase due to the recent 'RAMpocalypse' in AI-related components, causing rising costs and decreased sales. However, Sony has raised its full-year forecast for PlayStation after reporting higher net sales and operating income in the second quarter. The highly-anticipated GTA 6 is set to release next week and contribute to the console's sales.
Nonetheless, Sony faces challenges with the underwhelming performance of Marvel's Wolverine and its decision to cancel the live service game Haven's Fairgames, raising questions about the company's future strategy. The next-generation consoles are expected to be significantly more expensive, potentially impacting sales figures, including those of the PS5.
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