During the second half of 2022, Sony made superlative efforts to try to solve the availability problems of the PS5. Fortunately for them, the situation improved significantly when the Asian production chain was able to deal with component shortages. With those issues ironed out, the PlayStation 5 is now in a prime position.
According to Circana (formerly NPD), the research firm known for its reports on the US video game market, the PS5 finally managed to beat the sales pace of the PlayStation 4 in its first 29 months of availability. When the current generation console was released in the midst of a pandemic, this long-awaited moment seemed unattainable for the Japanese.
However, Sony can already dream that if interest in its latest hardware continues to grow, in a few years it could surpass the total sales of the PS4which are located around 120 million units.
The Circana data is even more surprising because, we must not forget, Sony raised the price of the PS5 in different territories —except for the United States. However, in recent weeks boosted sales with discounts or other types of promotions. It also influences that the company has released games with great impact, such as Horizon Forbidden West y God of War Ragnarökand this has allowed us to offer bundles with these titles.
On the other hand, it cannot be ignored that 2023 started with one of the most anticipated releases: Hogwarts Legacy. Because the PS4 and Xbox One version took longer to wait, many players chose to purchase the PS5 to enjoy it. Shortly after, moreover, he arrived Resident Evil 4which is already considered by many to be the best remake ever.
The aforementioned firm is not the only one that anticipates a good outlook for the future for the PS5. Sony itself, last February, pointed out that Your console is on track to break the global sales record for the first quarter of the year -which continues to maintain the PS4-. We will have to wait for their next tax report to find out if they succeeded…
Obviously, the PS5 still has a long way to go. If Sony is to hit the bottom numbers of the previous console, it will need to keep releasing high-quality exclusive experiences. For the second half of the year, the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which will star Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Have no doubt that this title will also become a boost of sales.
Finally, Sony’s calendar also contemplates the arrival of Factions 2the new multiplayer experience of The Last of Us. The current boom in the franchise, caused by the HBO series, will make millions want to play the new proposal.
