Sony Interactive Entertainment confirms the PlayStation 5 console is now its best-selling platform ever. Global sales officially surpassed 50 million units. This happened faster than the PlayStation 4 reached the same number. The PS5 achieved this milestone during the recent holiday season. Strong demand continues worldwide.
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Selling 50 million PS5 consoles is a major achievement. Sony faced significant supply challenges early in the console’s life. Production issues caused by global events slowed initial availability. Sony worked hard to overcome these problems. Manufacturing capacity increased steadily throughout 2022 and 2023. Finding a PS5 became much easier for consumers last year.
The improved supply met strong ongoing demand. Gamers wanted the powerful new hardware. The PS5 offers faster loading times and immersive features. A strong lineup of popular games also fueled sales. Major exclusive titles like “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” and “God of War Ragnarök” attracted players. Third-party blockbusters performed exceptionally well on the platform too. The variety of compelling games remains a key driver.
(Sony’s PlayStation 5 Becomes Best-Selling Console)
Sony President Jim Ryan commented on the news. He said, “Achieving this PS5 sales milestone is a huge moment. Everyone at Sony Interactive Entertainment is thrilled. We launched PS5 in November 2020. The world faced unprecedented challenges then. Reaching 50 million consoles faster than PS4 shows the strength of the PlayStation brand. It also shows the incredible support from our fans. We are amazed by the continued enthusiasm players show for the PS5 experience. We promise to keep delivering more amazing games and innovations. We want to keep our community engaged and entertained for years.”