{"id":3005808,"date":"2016-01-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2023-01-06T21:54:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T21:54:25","slug":"playstation4-ps4-sells-through-57-million-units-worldwide-during-the-2015-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2016\/playstation4-ps4-sells-through-57-million-units-worldwide-during-the-2015-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) Sells through 5.7 Million Units Worldwide During the 2015 Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tokyo, January 5, 2016<\/strong> \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) computer entertainment system has sold through more than 5.7 million units*1<\/sup> during the 2015 holiday season*2<\/sup>. PS4 has now cumulatively sold through more than 35.9 million units globally as of January 3, 2016.<\/p>\n

With robust support from users and partners from around the globe, PS4 software sales also remained strong during the 2015 holiday season*2<\/sup> with more than 35 million*3<\/sup> copies sold in retail stores worldwide and through digital downloads on PlayStation\u00aeStore as of January 3, 2016.<\/p>\n

In addition, 60% more users subscribed to PlayStation\u00aePlus (PS Plus) at the end of 2015*4<\/sup> compared to the same period the previous year*5<\/sup>. Subscribers to PS Plus have access to a wide variety of features such as \u201cInstant Game Collection,\u201d which allows members to play full versions of popular titles from third party developers and publishers, as well as from SCE Worldwide Studios, with no time limits or extra costs. PS4 owners have also been enjoying online multiplayer with PS Plus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely delighted that so many customers have selected PS4 as the best place to play throughout this holiday season and that the PS4 community is growing more than ever,\u201d said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. \u201cWe remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver innovative entertainment experiences, and look forward to bringing an unprecedented games portfolio from third party developers and publishers and SCE Worldwide Studios, including UNCHARTED 4: A Thief\u2019s End, New Hot Shots Golf (working title) and The Last Guardian, this coming year.\u201d<\/p>\n

SCE will continue to expand the world of PS4 to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.<\/p>\n

The PS4 system is currently available in 124 countries and regions*6<\/sup> worldwide.<\/p>\n

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  • \u203b1<\/span>Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in Japan and Asia collected 11\/23\/2015 \u2013 1\/3\/2016, in North America, Europe and Latin America collected 11\/22\/2015 \u2013 1\/2\/2016.<\/li>\n
  • \u203b2<\/span>11\/23\/2015 \u2013 1\/3\/2016 in Japan and Asia, 11\/22\/2015 \u2013 1\/2\/2016 in North America, Latin America and Europe.<\/li>\n
  • \u203b3<\/span>Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. Sales data in Japan collected 2\/22\/2014 \u2013 1\/3\/2016, in North America collected 11\/15\/2013 \u2013 1\/2\/2016, in Europe and Latin America collected 11\/29\/2013 \u2013 1\/2\/2016, and in Asia collected 12\/17\/2013 \u2013 1\/3\/2016. Does not include add-on content.<\/li>\n
  • \u203b4<\/span>11\/24\/2015 \u2013 12\/22\/2015.<\/li>\n
  • \u203b5<\/span>11\/24\/2014 \u2013 12\/22\/2014.<\/li>\n
  • \u203b6<\/span>As of 11\/16\/2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h3>\n

    Recognized as a global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PlayStation\u00ae4 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system, and the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since it launched PlayStation\u00ae in 1994. PlayStation\u00ae2 further enhanced the PlayStation\u00ae legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) broadened the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3 is a computer entertainment system that incorporates the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is a portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. PlayStation\u00ae4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. PlayStation\u2122Network, that includes PlayStation\u00aeStore, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PlayStation\u2122Now, a streaming game service that leverages cloud-based technology, enables users to instantly enjoy a wide range of PS3 games on numerous Internet-connected devices they use every day. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division company, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia, develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in their respective markets worldwide.<\/p>\n

    \u201cPlayStation\u201d is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.. \u201cPS4\u201d is a trademark of the same company.
    \nAll other trademarks are property of their respective owners.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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