US EditionSony PS5 sales hit 77 million units, almost on par with PS4's at same point
- Sony reported that PlayStation 5 shipments reached 77.8 million units worldwide as of March 31, 2025, nearly matching PS4's pace at the same lifecycle point.
- This performance followed a fiscal year with 18.5 million PS5 units sold, down from 20.8 million the previous year, affected by factors including a challenging economic environment and a major game delay.
- Sony increased PS5 prices in some regions due to inflation, fluctuating exchange rates, and tariffs, while the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026, disrupted momentum for the console's sales growth.
- Sony also highlighted a rise to 124 million monthly active PlayStation Network users and software sales reaching 303 million units, with digital downloads comprising 76 percent of sales.
- The data suggests Sony faces continued sales pressure for PS5 amid economic challenges and product timing, while expanding network engagement and software sales could support its ecosystem growth.
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Sony PS5 sales hit 77 million units, almost on par with PS4's at same point
In its latest earnings report, Sony said that the PS5 has now sold 77.8 million units since it launched in November 2020. That's just 1.2 million units fewer than the PS4 had managed four-and-a-half years after it was released in November 2013.Read Entire Article
Sony Hits 77.8 Million PS5 Sales but Warns of Slowdown from Tariff Increases
Sony has reached an impressive milestone, selling 77.8 million PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide. However, the company expresses concern that potential tariff increases could dampen future sales momentum for its popular gaming device.
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