Sony shipped 3.2 million PlayStation 4 consoles in the fiscal period spanning 1st April through 30th June, meaning that the system has now hit a grand total of 82.2 million units since its launch almost five years ago. That puts it close to the PlayStation 3’s last ever reported number of 83.3 million – a figure which it will surely eclipse imminently.
The console is actually down 100,000 units year-over-year, but that makes sense given the device’s age. The company is feeling bullish for the remainder of the business year, however, as it’s actually increased the device’s shipment forecast to 17 million, up from 16 million. This could potentially hint at aggressive price promotions during the holidays.
PlayStation was far-and-away Sony’s most profitable division during the quarter, racking up ¥83.5 billion (~$748 million) in profit, boosted by strong software sales. The company as a whole is doing really well these days, however, with only its movie and mobile businesses registering a loss, as the firm posted profits of ¥195 billion (~$1.7 billion) overall.
[source sony.net, via gematsu.com, dualshockers.com]
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Congratulations Sony and PS4, keep the great exclusives coming.
Hmm I wonder if we'll get PSVR figures? Well done on this generation, all eyes on next!
Two years left of this generation, with another two or three years of concurrent support, and PS4 is about to match the total number of PS3s ever sold? That's excellent news!
Sony’s financials are kind of dry compared to Nintendo’s aren’t they? They give out all sorts of info, whereas Sony keeps it all under wrap.
Somewhat surprised it’s down 100k as all markets seemed to be on the up & especially on the back of GOW.
3.2mill shipped is still pretty incredible, as the new kid on the block managed just under 1.9mil during the same period.
Just shows what an absolute juggernaut the PS4 is and how little the Japanese sales chart make up the ‘bigger picture’ .
@Fight_Teza_Fight There's a little more information that I'm in the process of breaking out into separate articles.
Agree on your other point, but it is what it is. The Internet will always Internet.
@get2sammyb What you going to do? Apparently Japan=rest of the world.
I figured as much. I like how Nintendo give out actual game sales though, whereas we have to wait for a Twitter post from ND to find out TLOU did 17million+🤨.
@Fight_Teza_Fight And at least Nintendo gave sales for the Wii U but Xbox? Nah that doesnt need to be shared.
There is something to be said for transparency isnt there?
Still, PS4 will be the top selling system for the jext two years at least. XBOX and Switch cant touch it even with divine intervention.
Well done Sony, PS4 has been a great console.
Despite the mileage left in the PS4, I am ready for PS5 (or whatever they want to call it). Nothing beats new console hype, average launch day games and not much to play. I'm serious, it's when pickings are slim you can really enjoy each release and not get bogged down in a backlog. The majority of my favourite PS4 games all came out in the first 1-3 years.
Although, I think the smart money is on the next machine being fully backwards compatible so maybe it will feel like more of an iteration (like the Pro did) and less like the full on next gen fever that we're used to.
someone said PS5 coming out in Spring 2019 is pretty stupid because Sony haven't say anything about it yet.. Why would Sony release PS5 first before The last of us 2 and Death Stranding coming out later ?. both games didn't come out yet. i told him no way, PS5 coming out first before those games come out. Sony focus on exclusive games right now before ready to reveal details about PS5 whenever they are ready
@kyleforrester87 PS3 and PS4 games should work on PS5 as BC
@Jriibz It's not going to hurt, is it?
@PS4fan It doesn't work like that unfortunately. The fact that the PS4 isn't BC with the PS3 is due to the difference in hardware. Whatever the PS5 is going to be (and I reckon it's going to be closer to the PS4 than anything else), I highly doubt BC with PS3 will be a thing. PS4 is possible though.
@PS4fan As has been said it's not easy to have BC with PS3 games due to the system architecture but it is possible with (fairly) sophisticated emulation. Whether Sony will invest in such a technology is up for debate, my guess is probably not.
But they have the chance to make PS4 games run natively on any future hardware and I think they have every reason to take that chance.
@Octane yeah buy same game again is Remastered 4k HD for PS5 is so annoying like The Last of Us 2. lol
@kyleforrester87 yes, PS1 and PS2 are in PS Now. i hate PS Now because it required internet connection. if internet is down for awhile so they can't play those games in single player campigan mode
@PS4fan well they do allow games to be downloaded on Now and played locally. It only works for PS4 games right now, but I do wonder if Now can be programmed to act as an emulator and leverage the PS4 hardware to play PS3 games locally at some point in the future. If Sony are going to do it that's how I see it happening (so they can make some money from Now subs), not just "giving it away" as an inbuilt feature on PS5.
I guess it will end up with a little more than 100 million with games like Last of Us 2 and Ghost still coming!
Pretty good for Sony, let's all hope they don't get cocky and make stupid decisions next
@AFCC lol
@Knuckles-Fajita Just gives us all a little more insight & a bit more to talk about! Doesn’t really matter, but it’s still good to have.
@PS4fan Once the PS4 gets discounted down to $200 that’ll be our first signs the generation is coming to a close. RRP is still $300 so we’ve got some time left!
March 2020 at the earliest!
Has it beaten psone sales now? And how close is it to the mighty ps2? I think it may stuggle to reach those heights, but you never know. Awesome games are on the horizon. Great work Sony
@Fight_Teza_Fight Shying away from failure and hiding your numbers (Vita and Xbox) doesnt exactly instill confidence.
I mean when its discontinued...yeah forget it existed. But not before then.
@Knuckles-Fajita these figures are for investors though, are they not? They are going to be banging their own drum. Why shout about your failures? Buyer beware, n all that.
@kyleforrester87 Because you still have a duty to report the numbers. So just do it. Be upfront that ya cocked up.
@Knuckles-Fajita I disagree, but fair enough.
@Rob_230 PS2 did about 150 million lifetime, so I don't think the PS4 will hit that number when all is said and done, but it has a decent chance of surpassing the PS1's 100 million+ figure by the time the console is discontinued.
@kyleforrester87 Well, if I was to invest the reluctance to be upfront with numbers would cause uncertainty and I wouldnt want to stick around regardless.
With the numbers I could make an informed decision rather than being unsure.
@Knuckles-Fajita that's understandable, but then you don't see Virgin Media posting all their naff reviews on their homepage either. I suppose it's expected people will do their homework.
@Neolit Spider-Man is gunna flop, though.
PS4 is just amazing. And Starting September we in a AAA game bonanza!
@kyleforrester87 Remember the aliens?
... it's weird, the console market has flip-flopped between XB and MS for as long as I can remember.. there's absolutely no doubt PS has won this generation... NEXT generation however I suspect will be a different kettle of fish altogether... I have no doubt MS will come out swinging and if XB1X is anything to go by (and all their new studio acquisitions, etc.) the next gen fight is going to be VERY exciting for the consumer... PS has a long way to catch up on XB1X tech / features... (Atmos, UHD player, Dolby Vision support, TV in, etc.) so it'll be interesting to see what's out of the box with the PS5... let's hope PSVR 2.0 is something awesome too! It's a great time to be a gamer (and to own both consoles!)
(and my money is on both the PS5 and PSVR 2 being backwards compatible - just due to the huge success of both)
@Octane hmm.. I did wake up feeling a bit tender now you mention it.
Congratz to Sony, really well done. Personally am really looking forward to PS5 because I am very interested in Dreams, a game where more power the better. It'd also be incredible if the PS5 will be backward compatible with both PS4 and PS3 titles.
Congratulation to sony, I hope sony will invest on more 1st party games
@Neolit - there's always one isn't there?! rolls eyes
(neither of us have mentioned how the Wii trounced the competition when that was released!) - a little less pedantry and a few extra social skills go a long way! (and if we're honest X360 certainly in its home country of U.S. trounced the PS3 - and was arguably the better console) - for me the XB1X broke the PS stronghold (I still remember Eye of Judgement - still my favourite PS experience, just beating Resi Evil VR!) no need for fanboyism in this day and age - it's all about the experiences and gaming! Forza Horizon 3 in 4K is a sight to behold and play - I don't think I've ever chased a train in a racing game quite like that - stunning stuff... equally Spiderman is going to be just as impressive - best of both worlds!
Nice. PlayStation is the ultimate warrior.mr perfect.brett the hitman heart.jake the snake roberts.the undertaker.demolition.legion of doom for other consoles.word up son
@Neolit i l💗ve the ps3 .still playing my ps3 also.way better than wii and x crap 360.resistance games are amazing.PlayStation is the best.been diwn with PlayStation since day 1 in 1995.been gaming since 81.PlayStation is the king word up son
I have a feeling it'll swing past the PS3 before too long. If you know what I mean
So PS4 is the 10th gaming platform to reach 80 million units, five of those are Sony products.
Sony: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 and PSP
Nintendo: Wii, DS, Gameboy and Gameboy Advance
Microsoft: Xbox 360
@Turismo4GT wow, impressive figures. Given consoles were predicted to be dead before this generation, Sony (and nintendo) have killed it and proved a lot of people wrong.
Looks like Google is making a new console, that’s great news because we really need a competitor in the market. MS is a joke and almost irrelevant, let’s hope Google change that.
No surprise to me Sony has always been the King of Home consoles since the PS1
I'm curious as to how well PS4 Pro's have been selling, my store have been selling them out like hotcakes for well over a year now.
Well, I'm one of those who has upgraded to a Pro from my 4 year old OG PS4 so I'm helping to push it past the PS3 numbers.
I suspect that the PS4 will pass the 3 and I wouldn't be surprised if it went past the 1's figures. Nothing is ever going to get near to the PS2 I suspect as it was all things to everyone, including some people's first DVD player.
@PS4fan trust me man, it's better to be afraid!
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