PS4 Hardware Sales 2015 vs 2016 vs 2017: New Years numbers posted. 2017 ends at 20.2 million

[KBG29]

AngryLittleAlchemist said:

StarDoor said:

PS1 sold over 30 million after PS2 was released, and PS2 sold over 40 million after PS3 was released. Curiously, though, PS3 won't even reach 10 million after PS4 was released.

Yeah, I heard something crazy like that. So does that mean the only reason the PS1 beat the 64 by so much is because of their longterm sales? Or was the 64 still up on the market? That's ... crazy sales!

I kind of have a feeling the days of that happening are over, though. Which is why I strongly believe in the 108-113 mil PS4 sales prediction I have. 108 might be lowballing it though, depends on next year sales really.

It will be very interesting to see how things play out. PS1 and PS2 had a huge advantage over PS3 in that they were both the most popular console of their generation, and they also went as low as $49.99 and $99.99, were PS3 only went to $269.99. With PS4 being the most popular again, and having every chance of reaching $99.99 - $149.99 range, it very well could sell much more in line with PS1 and PS2 after PS5 hits. 

I still think we won't see PS5 until 2021 or 2022 when the tech to make a worth while generation leap becomes possible. PS4 will be heavily supported for a solid decade, and I would expect to see Sony continue to release a few major games on PS4 even slightly into the PS5 life cycle, as it has lead to good rapport with consumers. 

Sony is in an extreamly positive position with PS4, and has many, many options with where it goes with both PS4 and PS5. I personally hope for more form factors, a premium version above the Pro, a Digital only edition at the entry level, a Laptop/Tablet, and a Portable/Phone. Build out the platform into something that can encompass a fully PlayStation lifestyle, and then launch PS5, and begin to transfer the userbase to the significantly improved next gen worthy platform. All while continuing to build a userbase with the super low cost PS4 in smaller or lower income markets, this will be where they can reach 20, 30, 40, or 50+ million people after PS5 hits major markets.