PS5 hits 50M sales, almost outpaces PS4 record

The PlayStation 5 has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 50 million units sold, catching up to its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, despite initial supply challenges following its November 12 release. Sony's announcement highlights the console's popularity and includes a statement from the soon-to-be former PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, expressing gratitude toward the PlayStation community and developers. The report indicates high player excitement for the PS5, bolstered by first-party games like Spider-Man 2, third-party titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2, as well as the platform debut of Roblox. Sony also notes that developers are fully utilizing the PS5's advanced technology, making this November the most successful month for consoles sold directly to consumers in PlayStation history.

The PlayStation 5 has sold over 50 million units, nearly matching the PlayStation 4's sales at the same point in its life-cycle, despite earlier supply issues that affected the PS5's availability.