PS5 has officially sold 50 million units. That number is accurate as of 9th December, 2023 – and reflects consoles sold directly to consumers, not shipped to retailers. It means the system took 161 weeks to achieve the milestone, just one week more than it took the PS4 to reach the same feat. Obviously, the new-gen system has spent much of its lifespan supply constrained thus far, with the issues only recently being fully resolved.
“Achieving this PS5 sales milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of the global PlayStation community and their passion for the incredible experiences created by the talented developers from PlayStation Studios and our partners,” said outgoing boss Jim Ryan. “We’re grateful for all of our players who have joined the PS5 journey so far, and we’re thrilled that this is the first holiday season since launch that we have a full supply of PS5 consoles – so anyone who wants to get one can get one.”
According to a press release, excitement for PS5 propelled the platform holder to its biggest November on record. “This momentum has been driven by recent hits such as the critically acclaimed PS5 game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac Games, as well as celebrated partner titles including Baldur’s Gate 3 from Larian Studios, and Alan Wake 2 from Remedy Entertainment and Epic Games. EA Sports FC 24, the newest entry from the perennial sports favourite, and the PlayStation debut of Roblox, which appeals to gamers of all ages, have also been hugely popular with the community.”
[source sonyinteractive.com]
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And this is even before proper continual roll out of next gen games, it's going to kill it again isn't it!!
Onwards & upwards to the next 50 million 😋
Congrats on 50 million, PS5!
Quite an achievement given the issues it faced. Congrats.
Congrats are definitely in order, they have some big third party exclusives coming so all they need now is to show some first party games and this gen is going to continue giving them strong sales.
Yet 3 yrs later exclusives still releasing on ps4. Really slaps every single ps5 owner in the face. Sony owns multiple studios BIG studios no way these studios can’t release 3 4 games every yr. Bungie milking destiny 2 for ages now, ND milking TLO for ages shows where we’re with exclusives. Insomniac and Santa Monica releasing 2 games every 3 4 yrs isnt enough to keep us happy
Great news, hopefully now we can finally leave last gen behind and only build games from the ground up for PS5.
@PlayStationGamer3919 I mean, it's clear they just want to keep things quiet as long as possible these days. I'm not a massive fan of this approach either, but it's clearly working for them.
Next up is FF7 Rebirth and Rise of Ronin, so that's what they're focusing on.
@HonestTruth
Whatever you do, do. not. tell. anyone. how you would have one studio release 3 or 4 exclusive titles every single year. Whatever development pipeline you've got cooking there is quite literally unheard of and it will make you a flippin fortune if you can sell it, because no dev can do it.
If we expand on that just a little, that's 12 games in 3 years. At least!
From one single developer???
Amazing.
Unbelievable even.
Edit:
Ah unless I've misunderstood you and you feel that Sony the publisher should be able to release 3 or 4 big games every year instead of just 1.
A smaller scale, sure. But again, if you know how to make all of SIE do 3 or 4 times the work they're currently doing, don't spill those beans here. Sell that to the publishers.
@get2sammyb It's almost like we need communication from this latest iteration of PlayStation?
I hope when Ryan finally shuffles off, we get someone in who engages with the community (bring back Shaun Layden!)
Congrats to Sony for the milestone!
@Shepherd_Tallon Who said single developer maybe read 1st i said sony has multiple big studios. Maybe read 1st my god ppl are so weird nowadays. Most of you believe games takes 10 yrs to develop maybe if they hire competent ppl it would take less. Your studios knew when the ps5 was coming out on release we shouldve got 2 or 3 ps5 exclusive games. Most of sony games anyways take 20 to 30 hrs to complete. Learn to read man
@get2sammyb @sanderson72 @PlayStationGamer3919 I'm split on the lack of communication. What I definitely DON'T want is games announced 5+ years before release like Wolverine, or even games announced so far before release that they might not ever release, like TLOU Online / Factions 2 (though that is a special case due to it originally being part of 2020s TLOU2) or games that keep getting delayed and delayed because they gave them a date when they didn't need to.
But they've gone too far the other way. We should have a reasonable idea of what is coming in the next 6-12 months but leaving room both for some surprises and for things to change.
@HonestTruth Where's your hate towards xbox or is it just playstation you have an agenda with? Playstation actually have gave its players more next gen only games than xbox so far, playstation actually had next gen exclusives ready to play on launch day unlike xbox. Xbox went 16 months without a AAA first party game, Sony have atleast always gave us 1 or 2 and some DLC, and then some decent third party AAA exclusives to keep us busy. So far this gen Sony have been supplying its players the most, and even gave us a new VR and Handheld Streaming device and giving players more ways to game, PlayStation are the only ones still giving us 3 free games per month on our lowest subscription service. Sony are the ones going all out with huge marketing and advertising and actually putting in hard work to sell its consoles and games unlike the competition who just want to spend billions to become relevant.
@HonestTruth I think that if the chip shortage hadn't happened, Sony would have simply abandoned the PS4 versions of all the cross-gen games and people wouldn't have cared (or known) that they were PS4 titles at some point.
I'm worse for even taking the bait 🫠
@Shepherd_Tallon Also isnt our fault sony thought live service games were the next thing. Imagine wasting yrs working on a online only game instead of bringing ppl exclusives. Sony needs to stop trying to compete with fortnite and warzone. Instead hire more ppl and buy more studios to release exclusives. But no sony instead fires a lot of ppl this yr. Why dont they bring sequels to ps1 ps2 and ps3 games? Why no new killzone, jax and dexter, syphon filter,sly cooper etc… Stop making excuses all those old sony exclusives couldve had sequels. Hire ppl to revive those dead games so we have more options.
@themightyant Absolutely bang on! We really should know what's coming in the next 6-12 months (don't care about vapourware!) but at the moment there seems to be nothing?!?!?
@UltimateOtaku91 Because im not a xbox player. Ive been a sony console guy all my life idc what xbox does or creates. Simple and its not hate its the truth you cant expect us to be happy making 1 exclusive per yr. On top of that its a short game with no new game plus until next yr. Sony has gotten way to comfortable lately
@HonestTruth But have sony gave us 3-4 first party games per year the previous gens? I'm pretty sure they have been consistent with giving us 1-2 new games per year (and I'm not counting ports or HD upgrades like Tsushima and the uncharted collection), I'm talking brand new games.
@HonestTruth Your comments are so stressful to read 🙃
It feels like political rally energy or something. Please just enjoy the hobby.
Congrats on the 50 million milestone.
Proud to say I was lucky enough to be a day one adopter , annoying cross gen releases aside it's been a very happy 3 years.
Hopefully now the PS4 can be left where it belongs (in the past)
I still don't think the sales numbers for PS5 have been deserved but ultimately I really don't care. People really shouldn't care whether it's 50million or 30million unless they actually work for Sony.
The radio silence however really needs to massively improve. I spent £530 on my PSVR2 and for Sony to (apparently) have zero first party games in the pipeline is a disgusting way to treat fans.
It's impressive that it only took 1 extra week for PS5 to reach this goal compared to PS4 considering the stock shortages earlier in the PS5's lifespan and that the PS4 Pro released in 2016 so some PS4 owners will have upgraded for more power.
@get2sammyb @PlayStationGamer3919 @themightyant At least Sony's timing is predictable enough that you pretty much know when you'll get info:
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People should really not engage with this HonestTruth chap, he’s either a straight-up troll or has an extremely low IQ and probably learning difficulties.
@sanderson72 If I had to guess they don't have a whole lot coming in 2024, I think their bigger projects need a little longer in the oven. But they also have to keep some announcements for their own shows.
But I also think everyone gets so caught up in first party exclusives when in fact it's the minority of games we play. Look at this year basically Sony only Spider-man 2 other than PSVR games and MLB the Show. Yet was there ANY shortage of games to play in 2023? How many will have to carry over to be played in 2024 and beyond?
Frankly I don't care where the games come from as long as they keep coming, and right now, we are feasting, I can't keep up with all the releases.
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@Grumblevolcano I'm a fan of the whole saying nothing until you have something to say approach Sony have been trying to take in the last few years, but I am craving some info too.
I was hoping to avoid most of the info from the hack this week because of how it was gained, but one of the guys at work sent me a list of all of the games Insomniac has planned. I guess he figured I'm a fan of all of those franchises so I'd be hyped to see it.
And tbh this afternoon once I actually thought about it, that roadmap from Insomniac has me convinced that I'm playing games in the right place.
The first few months of 2024 are looking incredible too tbf.
@get2sammyb We all get it but then why reveal Wolverine in 2021 if it was so far off? (I won’t say more but it’s not coming soon).
I think we really need a showcase even if all they talk about is games for 2025 and beyond as I already assume that 2024 won’t have anything major coming from PS Studios, with all this live service crap we need reassurance that the studios we know and love are working in the type of games they excel at, if it turns out that Sucker Punch or Guerrilla have been losing time trying to pull off a GaaS same as Naughty Dog I’m going to be extremely disappointed.
@HonestTruth I mean troll is obvious troll. But heyho.
This year Sony released - mlb, Spider-Man 2, and burning shores expansion and call of the mountain on vr2.
It also released vr2, accessible controller, the portal (was the edge this year also?!) and a new console variant.
So it hit your 3/4 games this year and did a lot in hardware.
They have sold 50 million without telling us anything. Maybe they know what they are doing?
Sony no baloney! 😉
At least people can finally find PS5's now. Had to get mine from a seller online for 600 bucks. The dark times have passed!
I'm happy to see Sony doing so well despite their nearest competitor trying to buy up everything. Hopefully, their success only continues to mount.
I love my PS5 - I just wish the first party titles roadmap would be a little clearer. Really don’t want another poor year for Sony titles.
@HonestTruth Exclusives still releasing on PS4? That's funny because Spider-Man 2 is PS5 exclusive.
I truly feel like the PS5’s success is based off of the loyalty PlayStation created with previous generations.
That’s the sole reason I bought a PS5 day 1, as did my friends. We loved previous generations.
Though, we’ve been pretty disappointed with the PS5 and don’t necessarily plan to buy a PS6 day one especially if it looks like they’ll support cross gen for three or more years into its life, because, what’s the point? Might as well just stick with the PS5.
@HonestTruth 😂 Would you get over yourself. Take your assumptions and your speculations and go hug a puppy or something. It's a much healthier way to get those endorphins.
Hitting the ignore button and forgetting you exist.
@Shepherd_Tallon Hi mate. No point in feeding the troll.. as Im sure you can see!
@ChrisDeku @Titntin You know what's worse? I was even saying to one of the CMs at work yesterday that we have to be aware when we interact with people online, that very often it's someone young who isn't quite ready to engage with sarcasm or even a different perspective than their own.
Or it's just a troll.
wtf was I thinking.
@HonestTruth
We have to accept that it would be foolish for Sony to drop all attempts to succeed in a market that makes infinitely more money than the single player exclusives we like.
No point being mad about it, just be grateful for the games they make that do appeal to you.
Personally I’m happy with PSVR2 and have got my value from my PS5 and VR from just a few games released this year. Anything else is gravy.
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Good for them. Now please release more first-party titles.
Hey Everyone,
Who's the @HonestTruth person? They seem upset about something. Not sure what brought them here but I sure am grateful for their perspective. Everyone is allowed to have an opinion even if it's not yours, correct, or even based on facts. Not saying this is the case with this person, just saying how varied opinions can be and what kinds of opinions are out there.
@HonestTruth I think very few people here are against diverging opinions but the way they are expressed. Maybe stop hitting every button on the assumption bingo with this freedom of speech/triggered/fanboy nonsense and it'll lead to an actual discussion.
@HonestTruth Might be a silly question but do you not have a backlog of games? I probably have over 100 games in my library I have yet to get to. I don't have anywhere near enough time to play an additional 3/4 big games a year. Is it possibly worth getting an xbox with Game Pass and/or switch and going through their exclusive libraries?
@dschons
This person's first post was Friday and they have been coming in hot with anti-sony ranting since then. It's almost like they created an account just to cause a ruckus. You are right though, we don't mind differing opinions here, but FFS, @HonestTruth should try acting with a little bit of humility their first week here.
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N.i.c.e. ps5 domination.congratulations to sony.word up son
@HonestTruth I don't think anyone's really being triggered by it but do you seriously think it's a great way to have a discussion instead of exchanging arguments rather than making weird assumptions about bubbles, freedom of speech, fanboyism, confirmation bias etc.? That's usually the stuff you see on the sh*thole that is Twitter/X. I guess you can find a lot of like-minded people there for this sort of talk.
@MikeOrator @dschons You know me, I enjoy a constructive discussion and an exchange of views.
Also, I shouldn't have tried to be funny with my first response either to someone who doesn't know me well.
I genuinely think I was just the fool to give them the first response they were looking for though.
Ah well.
@HonestTruth I had a blast using my PS5 if you think it's no use buying a PS5 nobody is forcing you. The silence, loading speed, controller, Rachet and Clank, Demon Souls, Returnal, Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Thushima the last two while not exclusive the played fantastic and ran fantastic.
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@HonestTruth Pat on the back. I salute you for those heroic achievements of exposing society.
@Shepherd_Tallon We've all done it mate! Live and (don't) learn, we WILL repeat our mistakes. Lol.
@StonyKL So you have a massive backlog and you to more of a strain on yourself by getting a Gamepass sounds horrible. The reason I have the lowest tier with PS Plus is that i just don't have the time to finish games why get a extra to put even more pressure on yourself.
PlayStationGamer3919 wrote:
Only if you are glued to what is coming next instead of enjoying the games in the present. I used to be more like that, but have tried to enjoy the games I am playing today, which I can control, rather than fretting about what is coming in future, which I can't. Just play.
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An impressive feat by Sony, considering the first two years they were dealing with the effects of COVID Pandemic delaying development time by 2 years & the shortage forcing PS4 ports to remain longer than necessary.
It was originally projected by several articles that it wouldn't be until 2024 that consumers would be able to buy them off the shelf/online freely, yet they exceeded expectations again. Despite all the negative issues going on with Sony, at least there's one positive coming out.
Impressive, I’d say that now I need release dates for Death Stranding 2 and Stellar Blade but with all that is coming out in the first three months of 2024 I am covered for the full year already
@Member_the_game I chuckle because you said 50k but I know you mean 50mil. Still funny though
@DennisReynolds Dennis go bac to your bar! Where's Mac and Charlie?
@pharos_haven
Thank you for pointing that out, it was an honest mistake but now edited to read correctly 😀
@Member_the_game LOL no worries it just made me imagine a console only selling 50k units and being happy about that
Not surprised
Amazing 3rd party support and some fantastic 1st party games sprinkles on top as a bonus.
It is always about access to games. And It has been a flood of games.
@pharos_haven
Haha go have a read of Pure Xbox and you'll find plenty of them 😜
Amazing at 50mil milestone, absolutely owning xflop! And dummies never read that Sony supported PS4 for 3 years after PS5 released, as there was almost 120mil PS4s out there and a massive shortage of PS5s. So why would they isolate the PS4 playerbase at all? PS5 only games will be no different from PS4 / PS5 release games. Dummy thinking clearly!
@get2sammyb because of the torch and pitchfork crowd that develops when a date changes or problems arise.
@themightyant “ I think their bigger projects need a little longer in the oven”
^ this
If you keep opening the oven to take a look it screws up the bake
You wouldn't believe some xbox fanboys come and suffer in this kind of article. Ignore such trolls, people. We have a lot of great games coming out one after another this year that even goty nomination was difficult and these trolls keep moaning there is no game to play, no exclusive, slap in the face for releasing on PS4 blah blah. I bought PS5 as soon as I got my hands on it, and never felt angry that most games were released on the previous gen. Sony could have followed Microsoft's way and announced games in 6-7 years in advance and gave minimal updates with every gameshow. But what is the point? They have definitely changed their stance since the TLOU 2 delay and subsequent plot leak (Some idiots justify the leak for the delay back then).
@Shepherd_Tallon It's just the utterly painful syntax...
EDIT 'was' the utterly painful syntax... which the ban hammer has cured.
@Marquez Not our problem anymore I guess 😂
Impressive achievement considering all the issues Sony/ps5 had to face. I picked up mine 1,5yrs ago and it was in the right time when there was already VRR option out, M.2 ssd expansion enabled and some ps5 exclusives out too - really nothing to complain about ps5 itself since then, it's silent, dualsense is great, BC with ps4 works fine, performance modes bringing 40/60/120fps, etc. With the games I'm absolutely fine. Yes, I don't like GAAS approach, but if they still produce high quality SP games, I'm willing to forgive them Agree with what's mentioned above, that they should share roadmap at least for upcoming 12 months window just to know what to expect, but honestly it's clear they are working on games. With my backlog of games, I'm still busy so when it's ready let's bring it works well for me with only 1 exception which is Bluepoint studio - really would like to know the project they're up to
I wish ps5 lots of success also in upcoming years and of course, lots of great ps5 games, cheers
@Shepherd_Tallon Just "Ignore" them, the comments section are now cleaner...
Great games is why the PS5 is flying off the shelves, it’s as simple as that. Gran Turismo 7, God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon: Forbidden West, Returnal, Demon’s Souls, Mile Morales, Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank.
High quality games have released during this console gen from Sony and that’s what it’s all about.
@sanderson72 to each their own but I like surprises. I can’t wait to see what Sony San Degio , Sony bend , Sony London , San Monica , sucker punch, asobi , bluepoint , firesprite , are all working on and I think they’ll be showing them off sooner the later.
Congrats to Sony for this 50 million milestone,I was lucky enough to get my ps5 on launch day and haven't looked back ,sure ps4 etc cross gen games with the pandemic/chip shortage was to be expected but haven't regretted for a second getting it at launch,absolutely love the dualsense,the ssd speed ,much quieter and my backlog is keeping me very busy lol,and aload of games coming next yr as well ,what's not to like,and also what I really like is sonys playstation division has given us loads of extra accessories, dualsense edge,portal,psvr2 and now a ps5 slimmer option,fantastic times now and ahead for ps5
Congrats Sony! Now it's time for a great 2024: FF7 Rebirth and Rise of The Ronin are just around the corner!🎮
@Generiko1999 i can't wait i'm so excited for both
Ur very welcome I bought 2 😉🤑
Congratulations Sony, impressive numbers!
Numbers. So Sony are outselling Xbox at 3-1. And Sony have sold 50m units. But Xbox have apparently only sold 7.1m units. Either Xbox have sold closer to 16m units, or Sony have sold just over 20m units. Imo the second set of numbers are much more accurate.
Outdated old metric that doesn't mean as much as it used too
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