The sales of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s current generation console, the PS5, have surpassed 22.5 million units within the year 2023.
According to Ampere Analysis (via), Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PS5 had a breakout year in 2023 in terms of sales. The console’s sales grew by about 65 per cent to 22.5 million units this year.
In addition to PS5 sales stats, Amphere Analysis also shared 2023 sales figures for the Xbox Series consoles as well as the Nintendo Switch. Microsoft’s pair of current generation consoles sold a total of 7.6 million units this year, falling by 15 per cent. On the other hand, sales of the Nintendo Switch, which is on the verge of being replaced by its successor, often referred to as the Switch 2, fell by 18 per cent to 16.4 million units in 2023. Thanks to high PS5 sales in 2023, the gaming sector had recovered from the post-pandemic slump.
Meanwhile, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the PlayStation 5 has surpassed 50 million lifetime units sold through to consumers, three years since its Nov. 2020 launch. According to the company, the console has experienced strong momentum this year, driven by recent hits such as the critically acclaimed PS5 game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac Games, as well as celebrated partner titles including Baldur’s Gate 3 from Larian Studios, and Alan Wake 2 from Remedy Entertainment and Epic Games
“Achieving this PS5 sales milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of the global PlayStation community and their passion for the incredible experiences created by the talented developers from PlayStation Studios and our partners,” said Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “We’re grateful for all of our players who have joined the PS5 journey so far, and we’re thrilled that this is the first holiday season since launch that we have a full supply of PS5 consoles – so anyone who wants to get one can get one.”
