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.

[FRAKISTAN]

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

[nix]

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_]

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

[S2Killinit]

I think it started with PS1

[rainslacker]

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.

[LordJamar]

Microsoft literally doing the same thing

[NarutoFox]

But that certain group don't believe that

[RpgSama]

"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.

[XxExacutionerxX]

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

[The Wood]

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.

[rainslacker]

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.

[Kaedro]

hmmm I sense saltyness

[badz149]

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

ah...good times

[Jin_Sakai]

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

[MoonConquistador]

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

[execution17]

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

[Fist4achin]

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

[bluefox755]

Indubitably.

[DarXyde]

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.

[badz149]

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

[Applejack]

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

[S2Killinit]

Wow ! I didnt know it was selling that fast.

[solideagle]

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 :)

[LoveSpuds]

Well deserved, I have no problem at all in celebrating the successes of a huge corporation when that corporation has made its profits by doing right by its customer base. I don't feel that my affection for Playstation is borne out of blind loyalty to a brand, its because I have a genuine appreciation for the 4 incredible consoles they have provided to me over the last 25 years and the countless gaming experiences they have provided me.

I love Playstation because so many of my memories are tied to them, whether it was playing Tomb Raider with my daughter who loved Lara from the age of 4 or 5, beating my mates on Bushido Blade, or playing Tekken 2 and Wipeout with workmates when we got back from the pub, Playstation has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

From the very first day that PS4 released I have consistently been blown away by my PS4, I recall playing online in Killzone: Shadowfall with colleagues from work and being astounded (a seriously under appreciated online mode in my opinion) and thinking how amazing Assassins Creed: Blackflag looked (ohhhhh, and how I loved the shanties!), I have never looked back.

Congrats Sony, you keep delivering and I will keep consuming your products......its a deal we can both enjoy!

[The Wood]

Well said.

[kayoss]

This brought me to tears. I will sharing my playstation favorite games with my son as he get older (of course i will be a responsible parent).

[Chocoburger]

Excellent post, I've been a PS fan since 1996 ever since I went to a local mall and played Tekken 2 at the arcade. Then I went to EB Games and saw a demo for the Japanese version of Tekken 2 running on PS1! I was floored! It looked nearly identical! That was it, I made up my mind I had to own a PlayStation!
Since then, I've purchased every PlayStation platform.
Next up: PS5. :)

[DeadSilence]

Less than 6 years & 100M lmao

Insane sales, Wii has been obliterated already.

Next step - OG PlayStation.

Scarlett is freaking toasted coming Next Gen, poor thing.

[badz149]

the Wii slowed down drastically from its 5th year onward thus slowing its rate to the 100mil figure dramatically. the difference between the Wii and PS4 is, the Wii was dying at the 100mil mark while the PS4 hasn't even be at the $200 price point yet. we've seen what the $199 BF PS4 did 2 years in a row. when the PS4 is $199 permanently, it will fly off shelves again no doubt

[LordJamar]

My god stop being a fanboy wishing for another consoles failure to boost your ego your not a gamer

[SyntheticForm]

That's what happens when you focus on gaming and quality. The PS4 was purely and simply a no-nonsense gaming system.

[MasterCornholio]

That's what happens when you support the system with really good software.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

PS4 will be a monster. I hope more ppl will buy PS4 as well

[Elda]

That happens when you support your console with interesting exclusive software.

[Hardiman]

Congrats Sony and this gen really rejuvenated my love of gaming. 2013 was a crazy year and a lot of shit hit the fan and the narrative driven games really helped to get through some things. It's been my favorite gen and I've been gaming since 85.

If I'm honest some of my best gaming memories have been with PlayStation, well more to the point the games that have called PlayStation home since it's debut back in the early 90's. As a teen games like Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Tomb Raider, Nightmare Creatures, Metal Gear Solid, Tekken 3, Spider-Man and so many more blew my mind! Then as an adult me and my kids bonded over games like Ico, Shadow of the Collosus, The Last Guardian, Resistance, Killzone, Ratchet and Clank, Jack and Daxter, Sly and games like Uncharted, TLOU, Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Detroit, HZD, GOW were games me and my wife bonded over. In fact if my wife hears TLOU theme she tears up! why I'm such a PS mark. Sure they are a large corporation but that in and of its self isn't necessarily a bad thing. I love the creative freedom they afford devs and the types of games that come out of that culture. I applaud their dedication to delivering narrative focused games. I very much look forward to what Sony brings next gen!

[Shikoku]

The switch will flounder once next gen starts.

[LoveSpuds]

I am not so sure, in respect of raw power the Switch already lags well behind PS4 and Xbox but that hast stopped it selling well. I suspect people are buying the Switch for two key reasons, neither of which can be combated by the other consoles; people want to play Nintendo exclusives and people like the versatility of the Switch in respect of its handheld capabilities.

I think that the majority of Switch owners probably view the console as supplementary to their other gaming machines and I just dont see that changing just because a new Playstation or Xbox is released. If a New Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild, Bayonetta, Animal Crossing or any other Nintendo first party IP is released on Switch in 2021, people will want to play them irrespective of PS5 or Xbox.

[LordJamar]

I agree I don’t think switch will survive in next gen to well

[FallenAngel1984]

Time will tell if PS5 will somehow be able to beat that

[XxExacutionerxX]

I will say that I love the PS4 a lot, but I just didn’t like this console generation in general. Almost every game Publisher this gen is trying to find way to nickel and dime video gamers with Loot boxes, DLC, season passes, pay to win, free to play,..... sorry wrong terms cough cough....
surprise mechanics

[MasterCornholio]

Well then just love the PS4 and dont support those business practices. I do it all the time and it works for me.

There's no need to associate the PS4 with those issues as most of them don't come from Sony themselves. Publishers like EA are the ones that you should blame.

[sdplisken]

Long live Sony Playstation :)
PS5 day one :)

[Majin-vegeta]

Sales will get another big boost with Death standing,TLOU 2 and Ghost

[LordJamar]

So one multi million dollar company is beating other multi million dollar company’s? Yay?? I don’t get peope fascination with this crap they only use it for fanboy bull crap otherwise who really cares why does it matter all consoles have sold millions and unless you got stock some how your not getting any of it