Sony Computer Entertainment announced today it has sold 5.7 million units of PlayStation 4 during the 2015 holiday season (Nov. 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016). Since the console’s launch, Sony has sold more than 35.9 million units worldwide.
In addition to its successful console sale, Sony mentioned its PlayStation Plus service has 60% more subscribers at the end of 2015 (specifically between 11/24/2015 – 12/22/2015) than during the same period the previous year (11/24/2014 – 12/22/2014).
“We 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,” said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., via a press release. “We 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’s End, New Hot Shots Golf (working title) and The Last Guardian, this coming year.”
2015 has proven to be a successful year for Sony Computer Entertainment. Will it continue with its success in 2016?
[Source]: Sony Computer Entertainment: PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Sells Through 5.7 Million Units Worldwide During The 2015 Holiday Season.