Playstation 4 is out in North America and Europe and has people clamoring for a chance to try out Sony’s new system. The sales numbers from the record setting debut in Europe and Sony is understandably pleased.
Andrew House, President & Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment just recently made an announcement of the official sales numbers so far of Playstation 4’s on the Official Playstation Blog. He goes on to reveal that the Playstation 4 has sold 2.1 million units which is recorded until December 1st, globally. Included below is his official statement from the blog.
In what is shaping up to be a historic year for gamers, I’m delighted to share an important new milestone with you. PS4’s North American debut on November 15th was PlayStation’s largest ever, with more than one million gamers picking up a PS4 in just 24 hours. Now, with PS4’s global launch expanding to a total of 32 countries worldwide, including Europe and Latin America, I’m proud to announce that more than 2.1 million PS4s have been sold.
It’s an impressive and record-setting accomplishment for our company and for our industry, and we couldn’t have done it without you. I want to personally thank PlayStation fans, both old and new, for your vote of confidence. The best part: the PS4 journey has just begun. In addition to an incredible lineup of PS4 games from the best developers in the world, we will continue to introduce valuable new features and services to PS4 in the months and years ahead.
While PS4’s capabilities will continue to evolve, our commitment to gamers and breakthrough entertainment remains steadfast. We believe that videogames represent the pinnacle of artistry and entertainment, and we will work tirelessly to make sure that PlayStation remains the best place to play.
Thank you for your passion and your support — we couldn’t have done this without you.
It is clear that it is a good time to have stock in Sony as it is a great time to be a gamer, with two new consoles out and a bright new year around the corner. Be sure to check out our Playstation 4 Launch Coverage.
