Sony Says PlayStation 5 Generation Is Its Most Profitable Console Generation to Date
Sony Says PlayStation 5 Generation Is Its Most Profitable Console Generation to Date
PlayStation 5 Marks Sony's Most Profitable Console Generation
Record-Breaking Sales
The PlayStation 5 has generated $106 billion in sales, surpassing the revenue of previous generations within the same timeframe.
Comparison with PS4
Despite the PS4's higher total of $107 billion in sales, the PS5 achieved its figure in a shorter period and is projected to surpass the PS4's total this year.
Unit Sales and Market Impact
The PS5 has sold 56 million units and, despite lower unit sales compared to the PS4, has higher life-to-date spend per unit.
Future Prospects
With ongoing success and rumors of a PS5 Pro, Sony looks poised to further capitalize on this profitable generation.
What does Sony include in its definition of the "PS5 generation" when reporting sales figures?
Sony includes everything the business is doing during the PS5 generation in its sales figures, encompassing not just the PS5 itself, but also PS4 sales and game releases during this period. The "PS5 generation" refers to the timeframe from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2023.
How does the average monthly active console count compare between the PS4 and PS5?
The average monthly active console count for both the PS4 and PS5 is reported to be the same, with each console boasting 49 million active consoles per month14. This figure represents the number of consoles that are actively used by players, showing a level of engagement and user base consistency between the two console generations despite the PS5 being newer and having sold fewer units overall compared to the PS4.