During the Gamescom 2014 convention in Cologne, Germany, Sony Computer Entertainment announced that they had passed another milestone for the PlayStation 4 video game and entertainment system which first launched in North America during early-November 2013. Representing the fastest and strongest growth of any PlayStation console, it has been confirmed that they have managed to sell more than 10 million PS4 units worldwide as of August 10th, 2014(*1). This is in addition to more than 30 million (*2) copies of games being sold in retail stores and through digital downloads via their PlayStation Store service.
Andrew House | President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
The responses we have received for the PS4 system’s unique gameplay experiences powered by the network, along with its vast game portfolio has been phenomenal, and I am absolutely delighted that PS4 was able to reach this commemorative milestone in less than 9 months. We’re so grateful for the enormous support from PlayStation gamers worldwide, and we look forward to bringing even more exciting content and services in the months ahead.
As all sales statistics were provided by Sony Computer Entertainment, below are the source of information provided by the company.
(*1) Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 – 8/10/2014. PS4 sales data in North America collected 11/15/2013 – 8/10/2014, in Europe and Latin America collected 11/29/2013 – 8/10/2014, and in Asia collected 11/29/2013 – 8/10/2014.
(*2) Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. Sales data in Japan collected 2/22/2014 – 8/9/2014. Sales data in North America collected 11/15/2013 – 8/10/2014, in Europe collected 11/29/2013 – 8/8/2014, in Latin America collected 11/29/2013 – 8/10/2014, and in Asia collected 11/29/2013 – 8/6/2014.
Sourcing data from the NPD Group Australia, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia also boast that the PlayStation 4 retains the title of best selling next generation home console (*3). In comparison to their “closest competitor”, they also boast a ratio of approximately 2:1 units month-on-month since its launch on November 29th, 2014 in the country (*4). Sources for this information provided by SCE Australia are listed below:
(*3) w/e 3rd August 2014, NPD Group Australia.
(*4) w/e 1st December 2013, NPD Group Australia.
