Depending on who you ask, Sony is either giving the Xbox One a mild sales beating, or wholly destroying it. Right now, it’s the indisputable champion in the realm of console sales. According to Sony’s latest financial reports, the company has sold 3.3 million PlayStation 4 units in the last quarter alone.
That’s brought the company’s once ailing Game and Network Services division’s revenue up by more than 80 per cent. The company also shifted 800 000 PlayStation 3s during this time, Bringing its home console sales to 4.1 million. Sony’s Game and Network Services division made ¥309.5 billion ($2.77 billion USD) in revenue representing an 83 percent increase over the previous year. Thanks to the phenomenal success of the PlayStation 4, it’s turned last years’ ¥4.2 billion operating loss into an operating profit of ¥21.8 billion.
It’s that sort of momentum that Sony wants to continue through the impending holiday period. Sony’s shipped over 13.5 million PS4 units to date.
“The business is currently going smooth and doing very well. Getting into some detail, in September two big titles were released,” says Sony CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. “Thanks to that the number of subscribers and also network sales are gaining momentum, so combining all these factors we decided to revise our sales numbers upwards. And also, the third quarter… December is the biggest season and we have momentum as we approach the holiday season. We expect to sell a lot.”
Unfortunately for Sony, its seems its portable devices aren’t faring nearly as well. The PS Vita, PSP and PS TV sold a combined total of 700,000 units – 100 000 fewer than the previous year. That’s despite the launch of the PlayStation TV. While there won’t be very many Vitas or PlayStation TVs sitting under Christmas trees this holiday, I rather do expect quite a few PS4s. It’ll have some competition in the Xbox One though, with Microsoft having slashed $50 off the system’s selling price in the US this holiday.
Which would you rather get this holiday?
Last Updated: October 31, 2014
ToshZA
October 31, 2014 at 14:05
If I had to spend money on a console, it’d actually be the Xbox One. Despite the bad press it received, it’s the console that appeals the most to me. And if I could, I’d pick up that white Sunset Overdrive bundle, so sexy.
Sorry Sony, fix your controller more.
t-wholf
November 2, 2014 at 16:35
I concur!!! Heres to future technology and AA batteries 😉
Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 14:05
PC upgrade….but alas, need new tires, washing machine, fridge, and things for the Mrs
ToshZA
October 31, 2014 at 14:07
The plight of adulthood. I know them feels. 🙁
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:07
More like married life.
ToshZA
October 31, 2014 at 14:08
Um. That’s single adult life too I’m afraid. Not student life, adult life. Need a new bed and washing machine as well this December, which puts a damper on my PC upgrade and/or console purchasing dreams.
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:09
I use the laundromat, aint no one got time for dat.
*Edit – You save on electricity, detergent, water and you don’t need a washing machine every 10 years or so.
Reid
October 31, 2014 at 14:26
I tried to use the laundromat once. I went there, saw all the other people there and all their dirty clothes. Said screw it, left and bought a washing machine. Now I play games while the machine does it’s thing.
ToshZA
October 31, 2014 at 14:34
This man knows what’s up.
Anon A Mouse
October 31, 2014 at 14:30
I’m a snob when it comes to things like that. I don’t want other people’s ebola landing in my clothes. Besides I only have to press two buttons once a week, which isn’t a hassle for me.
Matewis Jubilai
October 31, 2014 at 14:31
Also, like Bill Murray said in Ghostbusters II about dirty clothes, and this might only apply to single people: ” I have more than two grades of laundry, okay? There’s not
just clean and dirty – there are many subtle levels. If you hang this
outside the window for twenty minutes, it’s perfectly fine… “
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:45
ROFL
Reid
October 31, 2014 at 14:21
Adulthood sucks. I want to get a PS4 in December, which I already think is too expensive, but I also need to get a larger fridge and new couch. Both of those are even more expensive.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:10
With the idiotic specs they’re putting out now, I’m starting to think I should’ve saved more for my PC upgrade.
Jonah Cash
October 31, 2014 at 14:11
Or come to the dark side of consoles!! We have T-Shirts!! Upgrade every 5-10 years and will be able to play most games!!
Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 14:13
But then you drop down to peasanthood!
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:22
Ja nee, sies.
Jonah Cash
November 1, 2014 at 16:02
We get free food from the Kings!! Oh wait no that is also you guys with the X1 “exclusives”… We really need our own Robin Hood!!! Hahahaha
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:15
And pay R1k for a game in a couple of years? Oh hell no! ;P
Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 14:15
Yeah, I like my games like my wimmins, CHEAP and plenty
….wait….what?
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:23
O_O
Anon A Mouse
October 31, 2014 at 14:23
I take it your wimmins does not read LG, or even know what bravery you display on this here pages. 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:33
Anon A Mouse
October 31, 2014 at 14:57
Ok this was too funny for my own good.
CAE9872
October 31, 2014 at 16:00
bwhahahahahahahahahahaha BRILLIANT!!!!
Jonah Cash
November 1, 2014 at 16:01
You trade an old one in and it is just R300-R500, not that bad!!!
Reid
October 31, 2014 at 14:24
I prefer the grey side. Consoles for certain games and pc for others like civilization and indies. I don’t like playing some indies on a console.
Sageville
October 31, 2014 at 14:49
PLAY ALL THE GAMES!
Jonah Cash
November 1, 2014 at 16:00
I’m not big in the indie side of things. But I did enjoy Trine and Child of Light and busy with Dust and they work well enough on console for me… But Civ is a definite for PC!!
b1nd3r
October 31, 2014 at 14:52
Always the Mrs….. :/
Admiral Chief 0
November 3, 2014 at 08:58
Ah, but the Mrs gives me things my PC can never even attempt to do
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:06
Drunk
Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 14:07
LOOOOOOL
Jonah Cash
October 31, 2014 at 14:12
Good job buddy!!!
ToshZA
October 31, 2014 at 14:39
I only JUST got that. I read it when you posted it. I should be drunk if it took me that long. -_-
RinceThis
October 31, 2014 at 14:55
pull up a chair!
Anon A Mouse
October 31, 2014 at 14:56
I have just the solution for you. I actually use it for Halloween as well if some snotty nosed kid come knocking on my door and disrupt my gaming time.
All you need is:
Jelly babies
Bottle of Vodka
Throw the jelly babies in some kind holder, throw the bottle of vodka over it and let it lie for about 3 days. The jelly babies soak up all the vodka and there you have it. Jelly babies with a punch.
Jonah Cash
October 31, 2014 at 14:06
My wife is currently trying to convince me that I don’t need another PS4…. but just look at it, I want this one too!!! (I have no idea what I would do with the second one, but that is just logic bullshit and I don’t have time for that now!!!)
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:07
I want a red PS4.
Jonah Cash
October 31, 2014 at 14:08
The white one has my hart man, IT HAS MY HART!!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:09
A PS4-rari?
Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 14:10
BUT CAN IT RUN AC UNITY?
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 31, 2014 at 14:22
Nothing can.
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 14:11
More like a PS4-eetle. Not even close to the PC yet.
Captain JJ the pout
October 31, 2014 at 14:24
Like my PC. ;P
Rock789
October 31, 2014 at 14:30
That is a sexy looking console… 🙂
Skyblue
October 31, 2014 at 15:44
Lol!
CAE9872
October 31, 2014 at 16:04
It sure is perdy thing! I want one too now! And what the heck that white Xbox One would look lovely next to it.
WitWolfy
November 4, 2014 at 07:39
I think I need a new LED 3D TV more than another PS4 😉 But hey, that’s just me…
Jonah Cash
November 4, 2014 at 08:39
I bought a 55″ Samsung series 6 3D TV two weeks ago…. It really is special to play games on it!!!!
Ryanza
October 31, 2014 at 14:20
PS4 holiday price cut would kill Microsoft. Small midyear price cut next year, will destroy Xbox One. Holiday’s 2015 R4000 PS4…. what is an Xbox One again?
Xbox One DRM – the people has spoken with their wallets. The dream is over.
Anon A Mouse
October 31, 2014 at 14:22
Me thinks my gaming game to crushing halt with the PS3, can’t see myself buying a new console, paying almost 1k per game and having to be online all the time. Ain’t no body got time for that.
Matewis Jubilai
October 31, 2014 at 14:23
This, only this:
CAE9872
October 31, 2014 at 16:06
Do you collect LEGO Star Wars stuff as a matter of interest? I have never seen that box in any shop I frequent…my son loves his Lego. Star Wars even more so although for birthday he wants the Lego Movie Ship (forget its official name offhand…Cutlass?).
Matewis Jubilai
October 31, 2014 at 17:05
I collect LEGO stuff to play with! Well not really, mostly just to add to my collection. Problem is, they’re bloody expensive. This Millenium Falcon for instance, is over R2000. If I could afford it, then I would buy the entire Star Wars series, which totals to a few tens of thousands or rands. I know of two stores in Pretoria where there is a great range of legos. One is in the Grove shopping centre across from Wilgers hospital, and the other is in the new mall in Irene, with the upside down cow…
CAE9872
October 31, 2014 at 20:01
Well that’s pretty cool. I collect games and I know if I even started on figurines/comics/etc I would never stop! Only so much disposable income.
Should show us some pics sometime.
Guild
October 31, 2014 at 14:29
Got a PS4 so I’m looking at the Wii U now. After rAge it definitely got me interested enough to get one
WitWolfy
November 4, 2014 at 07:41
Still waiting for someone the exploit it so that I actually have a use for the darn thing… Would really love to use it as a media center… Hey I can dream, cant I?
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 15:25
Brian Murphy
November 1, 2014 at 18:34
“Unfortunately for Sony, its seems its portable devices aren’t faring nearly as well.”
Yeah, add phones to that as well (obv not part of the games division). It’s really really pulling them down right now. Sony’s gotta either ditch it, or downsize it substantially, because it’s losing enough to offset Banking/Insurance, Movies, Music and the Playstation division. Of course, their current earnings are also offset by money they had to set aside for the restructuring (spinning off of TV’s and the cutting of the PC div), which I believe will impact the books until the end of the 2015/16 fiscal year. But, phones are a drag they really really can’t afford to deal with right now.
Really hope they turn it around, but they can’t keep stalling on this stuff.
WitWolfy
November 4, 2014 at 07:35
I’m moving to a new place… So I’m not sure If I can afford a console at this moment…