Every single one of California’s 40 million inhabitants owning a PlayStation? An intriguing scenario that’s not too far from reality.
PlayStation Sales Breaking All Records
In a remarkable turn of events, the number of PlayStation sales has hit the 40 million mark, a milestone reached two months earlier than anticipated. This makes PlayStation the fastest-selling console of all time. This is impressive considering the PlayStation 5, in particular, was barely available due to the pandemic and the ensuing chip crisis.
A Strong Sign of Life
Despite the pandemic and the chip crisis, 2023 was a very strong year for the console. High demand ensured that over nine million units were sold to customers in the first half of 2023 alone. This is approximately 30% higher than the comparable period for the PlayStation 4.
Sony’s Rivals
While Sony is triumphing, its direct competitor, Microsoft, remains silent. There are no official figures for the Xbox Series console. However, in June 2023, it was officially announced that there are about 21 million players on the current generation, meaning that Sony has already sold twice as many consoles as Microsoft. Microsoft has conceded that it has “lost the console war.”
The unabated success of the PlayStation is a compelling testament to Sony’s dominance in the console market. With the current development, PlayStation has sold more units than there are inhabitants in California. A truly impressive feat! 🎮
