Sony Likely to Create History as PlayStation 5 Sales Projected to Meet Record-Breaking Numbers Soon

Published 10/29/2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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Sony is on the verge of creating history! The ongoing year for the PlayStation current-gen console has been remarkable and the latest projections for PlayStation 5 sales predict some record-breaking times ahead for the parent company. However, there’s a high possibility that Sony might even surpass the projections considering the strong limelight PS5 Exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is enjoying.

The promising signs of excellence in Sony’s hardware sales were already spotted in the first quarter of the year. During the month of February, the reports of PlayStation 5 pulling off some record-breaking sales figures by the end of 2023 surfaced all over the web. Now it turns they are well on their way to meet that lofty ambition.

PlayStation 5 sales projected to meet 25 million sales! 

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PlayStation 5 has been the driving force of Sony’s hardware sales. And a lot of the credit is attributed to the success of exclusive games. According to the latest analytics, PS5 will be close to approximately 25 million unit sales by the end of fiscal year 2023. If the prediction turns out to be accurate, this might be the biggest year in the history of PlayStation! 

The record-breaking streak for Sony doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. The developers have left no stone unturned in asserting their dominance in the console rivalry. From exclusive titles to technological innovations, there’s nothing Sony haven’t tried to implement to cater to the gaming fanatics. Evidently, all these strategies have worked wonders for the company. 

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What makes these numbers more fascinating is the fact that the last quarter of the year might receive a greater reception than any analyst is currently projecting. This speculation accounts for a lot of interesting factors. 

The expectations from the last quarter

While popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy, God of War, Call of Duty, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy 16 have significantly contributed to the sales of PS5, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has taken the traffic to a whole new level. The highly awaited sequel has turned out to be Sony’s trump card for the year. Besides the web-slinging action, the holiday season will also play an important role in the ongoing peak of sales. 

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The upcoming Black Friday sale is expected to bring some exciting offers on the hardware and certainly help the numbers projected. Following the Black Friday sale, the Christmas season will also invite a lot of financial reception from gaming fans. 

With another upcoming launch of PS Portal, Sony’s hardware dominance is expected to grow further. However, it will be interesting to see if the PS Portal launch will hinder the number of PS5 consoles. 

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So, what’s your next big purchase from Sony going to be?

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar is an Esports writer whose passion for storytelling transcends the boundaries of traditional mediums. Armed with a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication, and 7+ years of experience in storytelling and content writing, he brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to the world of digital sports. Having contributed 542 articles to Essentially Sports, Vaibhav's writing journey is not just about sports but also about weaving compelling narratives.
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