PS5 Reaches 2 Million Consoles Sold in Japan
With the sale of 2 million PS5s in Japan, Sony has achieved a significant milestone in its own nation. Despite being a significant accomplishment, since the PS5’s debut, sales have been delayed by a number of issues.
PS5 Reaches 2 Million Consoles Sold in Japan
Sony has currently distributed over 20 million PS5 consoles worldwide, however some players have reported difficulty purchasing one. The PS5 has seen success, although not as quickly as its predecessors, in part because to COVID-19 pandemic limitations, console scalping, parts shortages, and shortages of certain parts.
PS5 Reaches 2 Million Consoles Sold in Japan
As of October 23, the PS5 had reportedly sold 2 million copies in its home nation, according to a Famitsu report. Less than 300,000 of those consoles were the digital edition variety, showing that Japanese gamers still favor tangible media for their game-playing needs. Even while selling two million copies is a significant achievement, the PS5 has lagged behind its predecessors in terms of accomplishing this feat. The PS4 sold two million units in 90 weeks, the PS3 in 73, but the PS5 took 101 weeks.
The PS5 is no exception to Sony’s console line’s strong sales in Japan, although accessing one has been challenging due to shortages. Scalping is a problem everywhere in the globe, and many shops in Japan still need prospective customers to participate in a lottery in order to have a chance to really purchase the system. Even though PS5 production and shipping have accelerated, there are probably still many Japanese residents who long for the newest system but haven’t been able to locate one.
PS5 Reaches 2 Million Consoles Sold in Japan
Having said that, the Nintendo Switch is still the market leader in Japan for this console generation, having sold over 5 million units there alone in 2021 and now having sold a total of 25 million units there. This domination is partly attributable to the Switch gaining traction prior to the pandemic, when many players turned to the reasonably priced system for enjoyment during the worldwide lockdowns.
As phones have gotten more powerful and there have been more high-quality games available, mobile gaming has also been quite popular in Japan over the years. In Japan, pulling out a phone or Nintendo Switch to play games while going to and from work or school is a common decision, as opposed to reserving somewhat less playtime for a system that can only be played at home.
PS5 Reaches 2 Million Consoles Sold in Japan
No matter the conclusion, there’s no denying that the PS5 launched in unusual circumstances, with the COVID-19 epidemic already well under way when it hit shop shelves. It may take some time before it becomes evident if the PS5 can emulate its predecessors in Japan.
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