PS4 enjoys biggest ever console launch in Canada, says Sony exec
Sony says PS4 recorded "by far the largest launch in gaming history in Canada".
Sony Computer Entertainment Canada GM Steve Turvey told GamesIndustry.biz that the launch was a "huge success by any standard of measurement".
Turvey didn't offer specific sales numbers, but the exec said the platform holder served more hardware than it has ever done in the past, and that launch stock has been completely sold through.
"We launched more units than we have ever in any console launch across any platform at any time, and by far the most," he said. "Three times, four times as much as we've done historically, and still demand seems to be unsated."
"We have a nice healthy supply of inventory that we'll continue to flow into the marketplace, and we hope that demand continues."
Elsewhere in the interview, Turvey addressed recent reports of hardware issues with launch PS4s.
"You never want to make it inconsequential, but if it's a problem at all, I think it must be extremely small," he said. "Of course, we always do our best to rectify any issue and have a large customer service team on standby taking calls...Brand loyalty is not something we take lightly, and much of that comes from how we handle our issues with our customers."
Sony's North American arm said on Monday that one million PS4 consoles were sold to consumers within 24 hours of release.
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KatsumiPosted:
LiaHxDKatsumiHxD I hope that the Xbox one does well
I could see the Xbox One doing just as well as the PS4 when it comes to sales.
Yah considering it's sold out in pre-orders everywhere
The Xbox One will for sure do just as good as the PS4, most likely better.
I could see the PS4 doing a little better initially, yet the Xbox One catching up over time
DissPosted:
HxDKatsumiHxD I hope that the Xbox one does well
I could see the Xbox One doing just as well as the PS4 when it comes to sales.
Yah considering it's sold out in pre-orders everywhere
The Xbox One will for sure do just as good as the PS4, most likely better.
BRSPosted:
HxD I hope that the Xbox one does well
Seems strange though after the big issue last week, the internet doesn't seem on fire with broken PS4's, as potentially reported.
WhisPosted:
This is great for sony but I cant wait to see how blown away they are by the Xbox One. As HxD said they are sold out almost everywhere!
KatsumiPosted:
HxD I hope that the Xbox one does well
I could see the Xbox One doing just as well as the PS4 when it comes to sales.
VPNPosted:
Gossip The Xbox One hasn't even come out yet. We'll see who has the bigger launch.
Yeah, Then the kids that are Xbox One fanboys are going to start saying stuff.
GibbityTreePosted:
ViyzedLineardaRealRush I don't think it is just in Canada, I think it is the biggest ever console launch in the entire world!
no, it really **** isnt
Actually, for day one, it is. I think the PS2 will still keep the sales record though. Ah, that console truly was Greatness!
Of course. Nothing will ever top the legendary PS2.
ViyzedPosted:
LineardaRealRush I don't think it is just in Canada, I think it is the biggest ever console launch in the entire world!
no, it really **** isnt
Actually, for day one, it is. I think the PS2 will still keep the sales record though. Ah, that console truly was Greatness!
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