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PlayStation 4 Hits 100M Shipments Faster than any Other Console & Switch Tracking Inline With PS4

Sony shipped 3.2 million PlayStation 4 units between the start of April and the end of June, it announced Monday. That brings total lifetime shipments since its 2013 launch to 100 million, making it Sony's third console, after the PlayStation and the PlayStation 2, to join that club. The PlayStation 3, the odd Sony console out, shipped just over 87 million units during its lifetime.

Sony has even more to chortle about: The PS4 is the fastest console to ship 100 million units, according to Niko analyst Daniel Ahmed. It hit that milestone in five years and seven months, faster than the PS2's five years and nine months. The Nintendo Wii, the only other console to break 100 million in shipments, took around six years and eight months to do so.

FRAKISTAN2163d ago

When you actually do what the system is designed to do (have kick ass games) you are successful, Not go Kinect or TV Cable or streaming bullshit

nix2163d ago

It started from PS3 days. Sony had said that it's difficult to depend on 3rd party exclusives. GTA became multiplat plus other games too. So they had to create their own strong first party exclusives. We're all reaping the seeds that was sowed last generation.

Congratulations to Sony and all the gamers.

_SilverHawk_2163d ago

Ps4 is the best console this generation and it's very successful mostly because of its high quality exclusive games. I cant wait for ps5

S2Killinit2163d ago

I think it started with PS1

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rainslacker2163d ago

Sony's been working on that goal since they first started. Even before PS1 launched, they were building and buying studios, and using 2nd party to fill in the gaps. Now, they have fewer 2nd party games, but a lot more 1st party games, and the 3rd party is still supported and there. The difference this gen from last is that they designed the system working with 3rd party, and their own internal developers, to determine what they would want to be supported, instead of making assumptions that they would just get support because of the PS name....even though they never really lost support with the PS3.

I think their efforts finally came to full fruition last gen, when their 1st party, whose always been good, started delivering the high profile AAA games that really stand out and get people to notice the system. They also diversified enough to keep casuals interested, and while we may not pay attention to it, things like SingStar were extremely popular. This gen went from being just recognized for their high quality games, to be praised profusely for them, and I think with MS own lack of quantity in the same space of high profile games, that Sony has had the oppurtunity to really stand out and that kind of recognition is going to carry them really heavily into next gen beyond just having a bunch of empty promises. When it comes down to it, the products are what is selling the console, and will build their reputation, because the greater market doesn't care what people are saying, just what they see and can do.

LordJamar2162d ago

Microsoft literally doing the same thing

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NarutoFox2163d ago

But that certain group don't believe that

RpgSama2163d ago

"The 3.2 million units sold is up from the 2.6 million units of last quarter (Q4 FY2018) and identical to the 3.2 million earned in the same quarter last year."

Now put that against the 48% drop in sales YoY for Xbox that people were downplaying as "normal" for a console going into the end of the generation, just more goal post moving.

XxExacutionerxX2163d ago

The first comment to this news is a typical Sony fanboy comment. Not a “that’s awesome Sony, congratulations on 100 million”.

The Wood2163d ago (Edited 2163d ago )

Call it fanboy all you want. . There's truth in that and if you've been here long enough you must of heard every excuse or deflection under the sun why a particular brand isn't on the same level. Some even going full retard and focusing on Sony's frailties under the guise of concern, elevating them to being big big issues. . . . Censorship being the latest one until you know what happened with cigarettes. Before that it was cross play. . . . .

My point is despite all of Sony's ''missteps'' they've continued to thrive and have now reached a commendable milestone. Can the comment of been worded differently. . . Yeah. . Is it the truth. . Yeah, Microsoft were their own worst enemy.

rainslacker2163d ago

And the similar article last week from MS financial reporting was that it was perfectly normal to see an almost 50% drop in YOY sales of the console.....from what I'd say most would consider an Xbox fan boy.

The difference is, is that one was wrong, the other just pointing out one reason why one is winning.

Kaedro2163d ago

hmmm I sense saltyness

badz1492163d ago

remember when MS said "whoever reached 10mil the fastest, win the generation"?

ah...good times

Jin_Sakai2163d ago (Edited 2163d ago )

Not only did PS4 reach 100 million shipments, It also hit 1 billion games sold.

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MoonConquistador2163d ago

Will need to wait a few years to find if the Switch has these kind of sales over the longer term.

Congrats to Sony and Nintendo

execution172163d ago

It'll probably slow down when the next gen consoles launch

Fist4achin2163d ago

I would imagine the talk and anticipation of the ps5 has already affected the ps4 sales.

DarXyde2163d ago

Somehow, I doubt that. Next generation's consoles will be primarily western in appeal, but Japan belongs to Switch. I guarantee that much.

The consoles I am sure will do fine all around, but I do not believe Switch sales will slow down, especially with a lower price point, wider demographic appeal, and big upcoming titles.

badz1492163d ago

this should send chills to Nintendo's spine. the fact that the PS4 selling more units or equally as much units compared to the new Switch for the 3rd year running is amazing. the PS4 shipped more console that the Switch this quarter too and that's saying something

Applejack2163d ago

This is incredible especially for a console that hasn’t really dropped its price that much. Just wait until it retails at $200.

S2Killinit2163d ago

Wow ! I didnt know it was selling that fast.

solideagle2163d ago

Sony: switch is a threat and it should be eliminated
PS4: Deploying PS5

on topic: well done to Sony, I still think PS2 was the best console of all time...too many games :)

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Xbox Mass layoffs Are Expected To Hit On July 2, 2025

The previously rumored mass layoffs at Xbox are expected to happen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, according to a new rumor.

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lukasmain9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really

January 2023:
Microsoft laid off 10,000 employees, which was a significant workforce reduction.

January 2024:
Approximately 1,900 gaming employees were laid off following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

May 2025:
Microsoft announced a further 6,000 layoffs as part of an organizational shift.

June 2025:
Additional layoffs, including 650 in the gaming business, focused on corporate and support functions

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Obscure_Observer8h ago

"They will have fired close to 20,000 people all up after this round of lay-offs coming, since the ABK deal announcement in January 2022. Shocking really"

It's not that shocking considering these numbers aren't just Xbox numbers as you're deliberately trying to make it seem for some reason.

Interestingly, another no shocking fact is that whenever Microsoft releases its quarterly earnings reports, you're quick to point out that those numbers aren't exclusive to Xbox. Yeah... go figure.

Ganif6h ago

They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it, and before they closed down 4 studios including Arkane and Tango.

I remember Satya boasting about how compassionate he was for splitting the list 50/50 across the two companies.

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Obscure_Observer3h ago

"They also fired around 2500 people across Microsoft's gaming divisions and Zenimax shortly after buying it"

Bring your sources. I´ll wait.

1dmj1h ago

He doesn’t have any sources lol

He also forgot that Sony does layoffs too

Hereandthere7h ago

Let's hope its not as bad as socials are making it, good luck to those that unfortunately lose their jobs.

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Lightning776h ago

Could be not as bad could be horrible. But it's Ms so I'm expecting the absolute worst.

-Foxtrot5h ago

Sometimes I feel like they brought in Sarah to take the heat away from Phil.

Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs.

The person who should be let go is Phil himself.

RhinoGamer883h ago

Phil and his inner circle of circle jerk bros like AG.

Obscure_Observer3h ago

"Phil has always stuck his nose into everything Xbox related when it's something positive or at least neutral but as soon as they went the multiplatform root he's stood back and let Sarah do most of the talking in terms of PR. Now they are doing the same with layoffs."

You have no idea what you´re talking about.

*IF* Microsoft decides to address the upcoming layoffs, Matt Booty will be the one in the spotlight since he is the president of XGS.

Phil will probably be on some bs drama later doing interviews telling people how "devastated" and "sorry" he is for those affected while wiping away his tears with money.

Sarah is the President of Xbox (hardware) so she will be better off taking care of hers business and let both Matt and Phil face the backlash.

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Meridian GMT Shows Upcoming Flight Simulation Controllers With New Options, Also for Xbox

Flight simulation hardware manufacturer Meridian provided an updated look at its controllers, which were originally announced back in March.

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‘I think Xbox hardware is dead’, says Microsoft gaming veteran

One of the founding members of the Xbox team has questioned Microsoft’s multiplatform gaming strategy, and said they believe the Xbox hardware business is effectively “dead"

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Goodguy012d ago

Think that rumor that they'll still make a new console but at a profit at $1000 will be true though. The series consoles will remain their cheap alternative throughout next gen I would say. Keep in mind that game pass and pretty much going 3rd party is their main focus. They want to bring xbox everywhere.

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GamerRN1d 10h ago

If they don't maintain some kind of console presence, I think they will lose gamepass subscribers and just become a 3rd party publisher who eventually sells everything off

Cacabunga1d 9h ago

Xbox games are releasing on all platforms. Who needs this hardware? PS or PC is all you need

Flewid6381d 8h ago

I've never owned an Xbox in my life and I have GamePass.

thorstein1d 6h ago

The only Xbox I owned was the 360. I have gamepass for my PC.

GamerRN1d 2h ago

Majority of Gamepass users are currently on console...

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crazyCoconuts1d 8h ago

Even if they could get it down to $800 for a box that can run with comparable performance to a PS6 (at, say $200 cheaper) the population of people willing to buy such a thing would be so limited.
It would be the worst of both worlds.

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Futureshark1d 19h ago

A slow, painful and public death too.

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