The PlayStation 5 He already has 18 months between us. To date, according to data provided by Sony through GamesIndustry.bizThey have sold 20 million units worldwide. The figure, in a way, is positive for the Japanese company. However, those led by Jim Ryan know very well that the sales of their new generation console they’d be significantly better if component shortages hadn’t gotten in the way.
To put it in context, the PlayStation 4 reached 20 million units sold in a shorter period of time. Specifically, in 15 months. This does not mean, however, that the new console is less interesting than its predecessor, but rather that Sony has not been able to meet the huge demand.
And how is the above proven? The PlayStation 5 came with a much higher initial sales rate than the PS4, as it exceeded 10 million consoles sold in less time. The problem is that there was a time when Sony’s production chain did not give for moreand still not recovered.
Nowadays, in many regions of the world, mainly highlighting the cases of Europe and the United States, It is still very difficult to get a PS5. Many people lost patience and decided to resort to scalperswho are selling the consoles at absurd prices.
Now, the good news is that, according to Sony, this year they will manage to accelerate the production of the PlayStation 5. This will not completely stop the shortage, but it will help cover a greater percentage of the demand.
“For those fans who haven’t gotten their hands on a console yet, please know that we’re planning a significant increase in PS5 production this year, and we’re working non-stop to make sure the PlayStation 5 is available to everyone who wants one. “. This was stated by Veronica Rogers, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Business Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Will Sony manage to improve the production of the PlayStation 5? We’ll see. The truth is the shortage of components deprived them of having better sales. And beware, because it is not an exclusive problem for Sony, since Microsoft is going through the same situation with the Xbox Series X. At the moment, it does not seem that the crisis will be completely resolved this year.
While the people responsible for the production dedicate efforts to meet the demand, Sony does not take off the accelerator brake in the development of exclusive video games for the PlayStation 5. This year, the players were able to enjoy Horizon Forbidden West y Grand Touring 7. If no setback arises, at the end of the year it will arrive God of War: Ragnarök. Let’s not forget, also, that the PlayStation VR2 is on the way.
“Since the launch of the PlayStation 5, our teams have worked tirelessly to deliver a true next-gen video game console that has taken the world by storm, and we want to take this moment to thank fans for their support. Their passion for the PlayStation brand It’s what drives and inspires us to innovate new technologies, design the future of gaming, and continue to create the best place to play.”
Veronica Rogers
