Sony has released its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year, much like everyone else has been doing lately. In the period between 1 September and 31 December, Sony had some surprisingly positive results in the gaming divisions, resulting in some improved predictions.
According to the report, Playstation sold 6.4 million PS4s, 1.1 million PS3 consoles and 1.4 million portables during the quarter. Wait, people are still buying the Vita, or are they including PlayStation TV under that? Either way, it’s incredibly impressive, especially when you consider that Microsoft reported shipping 6.6 million units (Xbox One and Xbox 360) during the holidays. So, 6.4 million PS4s were bought by consumers while 6.6 million units of all things Xbox were sold to stores in the same period. Considering that Xbox has been so aggressive with price cuts, it’s really impressive and surprising to see the PS4 holding so steady.
Thanks to exchange rates and the fantastic income from gaming sales, Sony is boosting its forcast for the division by 7%. Additionally, the forecast for home console sales was raised from 17 million to 17.5 million. Software sales predictions were also increased, going from 390 million to 420 million. That’s a lot of people becoming afraid of Clickers in The Last of Us.
It’s still far too early in the life cycle to call anyone a winner or loser. Plus, with Microsoft’s announcement that cross-play will be coming to Xbox and PCs with Windows 10, we might still see a change in the market. However, it’s great to see PlayStation performing so well, and good news for Sony – if gaming is what keeps them afloat, we should see improved and expanded policies to keep us happy. Right?
Last Updated: February 4, 2015
Admiral Chief
February 4, 2015 at 14:07
Bewbs
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 4, 2015 at 14:15
What is that green thing? It looks like some kind of deformed, featherless chicken. No, not the Xbox logo, the thing it’s on.
Lord Chaos
February 4, 2015 at 14:22
It’s a GTX 970. 😛
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 4, 2015 at 14:22
No wonder it’s headless!
FoxOneZA
February 4, 2015 at 14:20
The Xbox One selling less than the PS4 is a good thing. I’ve gladly ended up with no less than 10 full games that never cost me more than R350ea from Live, some as low as R175 and there’s EA Access for R299.
Sometimes being 2nd ain’t so bad at all :p
WitWolfy
February 4, 2015 at 14:22
I have no intentions of ever buying a Xbone. Not until the slim version.
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 15:27
Same here. And then only for the exclusives
Jonah Cash
February 4, 2015 at 21:23
If you bought a Bone for the multiplats you must have been living under a rock for the last 2 years… Wonder if Pieter Kruger has space under his rock?
Hammersteyn
February 5, 2015 at 07:56
He lives under the console, its big enough. Apparently the slim version will fit on a table. But they didn’t specify the size of the table
Jonah Cash
February 5, 2015 at 08:22
Hahahaha!! Well played!! I always think of his avatar next to Patrick from Spongebob under his rock?!?!?!
Tosh MA
February 4, 2015 at 14:33
Header win. I need to finish that anime actually. On episode 21 or 22 I think.
Aries
February 4, 2015 at 14:33
Why is there only 3 games in the PS+ lineup on PSN?
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 15:11
They’re now officially bankrupt so expect cuts everywhere…..????
Aries
February 4, 2015 at 15:34
LOL
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 15:28
I see six on the store.
Aries
February 4, 2015 at 15:34
mine not showing the vita and ps3 games
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 15:37
O_o
Ryanza
February 4, 2015 at 14:33
“Ask not the sparrow how the eagle soars!”
When I look back to when the Xbox One was revealed with it’s heavy DRM, I knew the Xbox One wouldn’t sell well. It has to do with internet stats. The internet stat for consoles users is about half of the total consoles sales. You still have to update the Xbox one through the internet before it can play the games.
So you can take the sales of the PS4 and divide them by 2 to get the sales of the Xbox One.
Don’t Support DRM.
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 15:10
That’s his bonus he’s giving back, AGAIN! ????
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 17:37
Say what you will but that tiny video gave the PS a massive boost.
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 17:37
RYAN! I really thought you left for a second 🙁
Gr8_Balls_o_KFM_Fire
February 4, 2015 at 21:32
We never leave.
Don’t support MT.
Don’t support DLC.
Don’t support DRM.
RinceThis
February 4, 2015 at 14:39
Nice one Sony. Pity the rest of your departments are dropping like flies.
z1n
February 5, 2015 at 13:40
Yeah after Fukushima Sony Life and Financial are really struggling …to count all those anime-$$$. Their electronics devision has been running at a loss for years now.
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 14:58
“The PS4 almost surpassed the entire Xbox brand in the last financial period” & “it’s great to see PlayStation performing so well, and good news for Sony” ROFL!!! If Sony broke into her home, stole everything, ravaged her cat and took a dump on her carpet Zoe would try and put a positive spin on it! Hahahahaha! PlayStation posted a $78 million loss and the company as a whole a $1.29 billion loss! The execs are CEO are all taking 50% salary cuts and losing all bonuses due to this poor financial performance! This despite Sony closing stores and selling off 1st party studios etc. SamsungStation 4 incoming!!
Admiral Chief
February 4, 2015 at 15:05
Bwahahaha SamsungStation4
leon roode
February 4, 2015 at 15:14
Proof please…
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 15:19
No man not really, just trolling!! Haven’t seen the latest figures yet!
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 15:20
So your saying Zoe is biased towards Sony?
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 15:22
No NEVER! LOL! But in all seriousness, I think Sony should show some recovery! Things can only get so bad and then they must get better!
Hammersteyn
February 4, 2015 at 15:25
Agreed, hell the WIIU managed to stick around through bad times and they are smiling now.
Pieter Kruger
February 4, 2015 at 15:12
Oh my oh my!
L337J1MB0B
February 4, 2015 at 17:21
Bloody hell, trolling on hyper mode today hey. I take it you’re getting frustrated that the X1 still can’t achieve graphical parity? #StayStrongPieter
Gr8_Balls_o_KFM_Fire
February 4, 2015 at 21:35
Pieter actually has a ps4. He’s just trying to push everyone’s buttons 😀
Jivesh Hanoomaun
February 4, 2015 at 17:09
Ryuko-chwaaaaaaaaaaan!
CAE9872
February 5, 2015 at 10:52
I know this is really anal but quarter to Dec is 1 Oct to 31 Dec i.e. not 1 Sep to …just makes the numbers more impressive 🙂
*said the financial guy*
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
February 6, 2015 at 11:41
It’s good for Microsoft – let them chase and feel the pressure, that way they’ll be more creative and hopefully less arrogant in how they see their consumers (when the next xbox comes they won’t be so eager to jump on the DRM/always online, drop-your-pants-and-bend-over style of bollocks.
And for the love of all that’s holy, give Rare some free reign. Also, where’s Viva Pinata 2? I don’t care about Gears of War, but at least make a viva pinata (one of my favourite games for the xbox 360).