PS4 'likely' more profitable than PS2, Sony CEO says
In a corporate strategy meeting reported by Impress Watch and translated by Eurogamer, the former head of Sony Computer Entertainment told investors that PS4 will likely outperform the best-selling console of all time.
"It is likely that PS4 will become the platform which exceeds the profits earned with PS2," Hirai said.
About 155 million PlayStation 2 systems were sold in the console's decade-plus lifespan (Nintendo DS nearly caught up before production ceased, with more than 153 million units sold).
Sony expects to sell 17 million PlayStation consoles in its current fiscal year, and PS4 specifically has moved more than 7 million since its launch in November 2013.
On top of strong sales, Sony expects the console's network services to propel its profits. Hirai specified that profits derived from PS4 will likely exceed those of PS2, which means he may not expect it to outperform strictly in units sold.
Sony has forecast a loss for the current business year ending in March 2015.
While the company said on Wednesday that it expects annual sales to rise 0.4 per cent, it also forecast a net loss of 50 billion yen (£290m/$490m) for the 12 month period.
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SmurfsPosted:
That will be a big achievement for them if they pass 155 million consoles sold. I hope they're able to achieve that.
MaggardoPosted:
That would be pretty insane if the PS4 sold more than 155 million units. But since there are many more gamers now-a-days compared to the good ole PS2 days. It kindly wouldn't shock me if the PS4 actually outsold the PS2.
LatiasPosted:
Miss PS2 was an amazing console for it's time. I loved that thing. I strongly believe the PS4 can match those sales if they keep up to what people want in today's consoles.
It easily will, there are many more gamers than there were in the PS2 days.
LatiasPosted:
Oasis They'll have to clear that debt before they show any profit.
Probably talking about the gaming divison, which is extremely profitable for Sony.
AR15Posted:
Miss PS2 was an amazing console for it's time. I loved that thing. I strongly believe the PS4 can match those sales if they keep up to what people want in today's consoles.
Play station used to be my favorite game company because of the PS2.
I wouldn't be surprised by these sales and numbers.
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