Sony has revealed that the business sold 6.3 million PS5 systems during the first quarter of 2023, making it the most successful console ever in terms of sales during the Q1 timeframe.
As a result of Sony’s success in resolving the supply constraint difficulties, the company initially estimated that it would sell 5.2 million devices. Still, it has since increased that number to 6.2 million units. The 38.3 million PlayStation 5 consoles sold increased over the 6.3 million units sold during the first quarter of 2023.
During the earnings call, it was stated that the company aims for an even better year for Fiscal Year 23, at 25 million units sold – the highest ever for any PlayStation console. This would be the highest number of units sold for any PlayStation console. Although it is a high number, our reports indicate that it is approximately 20% lower than the company had intended to achieve at one point. The corporation intended for 30.5 million units in FY23, according to internal documents given to Insider Gaming under strict confidentiality conditions.
However, if Sony’s new prediction can be realized, the cumulative number of PlayStation 5 units sold will amount to 63.4 million by the 31st of March 2024.
Insider Gaming has it on good authority that Sony has a lot of big announcements planned for the next few months, but how exactly the business will reach such a massive number is still a mystery. One device that has been announced is thought to be the new PlayStation 5 with a detachable disc drive. This will allow Sony to reduce the money spent on manufacturing and shipping the console. Additionally, it is common knowledge that the company intends to compete in the market for handheld consoles once more, albeit in a manner distinct from its previous efforts.
The new Q Lite console will function as an accessory for the PlayStation 5 and use Remote Play. Insider Gaming has learned that the Q Lite prototype has already been sent to employees at Sony, which leads one to believe that the company will start fully manufacturing the product very soon.