Sony announced that PlayStation 5 (PS5) sales reached 75.1 million units globally by December 31, 2024. This figure was presented in the company’s latest financial report for the last quarter of last year. During the last three months of 2024, Sony managed to ship 9.5 million PS5 units-up 1.3 million compared to the same period the previous year.
This increase indicates a growing demand for the console. Although the global gaming market is experiencing various challenges, including supply chain issues and intense competition.
This achievement is certainly good news for Sony, considering that the PS5 has experienced difficulties in terms of product availability since its launch in late 2020.
High demand amidst limited supply over the past few years has kept many fans waiting to get their hands on the console. However, with a significant increase in shipments by the end of 2024, it looks like Sony is starting to meet the needs of gamers.
PS5 and PS4 Game Sales also Increase
In terms of game sales, games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 combined sold 95.9 million units in the last three months of 2024.
This was an increase of 6.2 million from the same period in the previous year. However, sales of Sony’s exclusive games declined, with only 11.6 million units sold-down from 16.2 million the previous year.
In addition, Sony also continues to improve the gaming experience by creating a variety of exciting exclusive game titles. With support from renowned game developers and technological innovations on the PS5.
With 75 million units sold, the PS5 not only made its mark in the history of the gaming industry, but also proved that the console has become one of the top choices for many people.
Sony seems to be focusing on developing products and services that support the gaming ecosystem. So that it can maintain the momentum that has been achieved.
Going forward, we can expect more innovations and exciting content to be released for PS5. Thus, gamers can enjoy a more exciting and satisfying gaming experience.
This achievement is also a positive signal for the gaming industry as a whole, where demand for consoles and games remains high despite challenges. Sony, through the PlayStation 5, showed that it remains a key player in the global gaming market.
