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Sony's PS5 Becomes Most Profitable Console Generation, Surpassing PS4 by $36 Billion in 3 Years

May 30, 2024, 09:35 AM

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is its most profitable console generation to date, surpassing previous generations including the PlayStation 4 (PS4). The PS5 has achieved this milestone within just three years, generating over $36 billion more in sales compared to the PS4. Despite this, the PS4 still accounts for half of Sony's player base. The monthly active split between PS4 and PS5 is identical, but total gameplay hours are far higher on PS5. Sony's strategy includes extending its reach to new devices and introducing non-PS5 players to PlayStation via peripherals.