PS5 Ships 7.8 Million Systems, Outpacing PS4 Despite Shortages
Plus, it s reported that the PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X|S by a 2:1 margin.
The PlayStation 5 is a massive success, outpacing the PlayStation 4 launch despite continued shortages at retail. Sony revealed sales figures in its latest quarterly report, detailing the period from January-March. Sony shipped 3.3 million more PS5s during the period, bringing the grand total to 7.8 million.
Given that PS5 systems are selling out nearly instantly whenever they become available, the sold-through figure may be close to the shipment number. For comparison, the PS4 shipped 7.6 million units over the same period of time, according to Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad.
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