We don't like looking as far forward as next week, so the analysts at Strategy Analytics must have had to brace themselves when thinking ahead all the way to 2019. Fortunately for us, the firm reckons that the future looks bright for Sony, as it believes that the PlayStation 4 will reproduce the success of the PlayStation 2 over the next four years, achieving an install base of 80 million units.
The console's currently sitting at 18.5 million units sold officially, and could reach as high as 40 million by the end of this year if the manufacturer plays its cards right. As such, 80 million units certainly seems achievable in the not too distant future. Perhaps more exciting for fanboys, though, the firm reckons that Microsoft will only manage to move 57 million Xbox Ones in the same period, putting clear daylight between the two devices.
Of course, this is all guesswork for now, and who knows what could happen in the future? The trends are definitely looking positive for the PlayStation maker and its latest machine, but there have been a few chinks in its armour of late – primarily due to the up-and-down nature of the PlayStation Network. It still needs to work for every sale, then, so hopefully it's aware of that.
[source gamesindustry.biz, via vg247.com]
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A console that replicates the success of the almighty PS2, eh? I'll believe it when I see it, but anything's possible.
If Sony can pump out quality exclusives, keep the PS4 up to date with worthwhile updates, keep PSN working and pull off PlayStation Now without too many problems than they should achieve 80 million units sold pretty easily.
If you click on the hyper link. That graph makes interesting reading. Apparently there are still people playing on the gamecube??? and the wii is still attracting 30 million gamers. I'm calling shenanigans. @ShogunRok it will be tough but the PS4 is the best console for years, it feels more like the late 90s all over again. With great Japanese games, some solid but soulless western games and awesome Indy games out nearly every week. I think they have the momentum and good will of the consumer to do it.
I'm saying 37 million sold by Dec. this year. who wants to bet lol
That's a bold statement! I hope it happens.
Sony doing very well so far with selling the ps4, but! Numbers can drop if there not careful! Keep the games coming and update the box!! Sony will need to update sooner than later as the reputation may affect buyers.
"it believes that the PlayStation 4 will reproduce the success of the PlayStation 2"
Sammy, you mean PS3? PS2 sold 150m +
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