It'll surely be interesting to see the next financial reports from the PlayStation section.

It was a joke, chill. I meant no hostility. 

Yes, I think it is overtracked WW or Sony might also overtraking its sales in small territories.

It might surprise you but companies treck their sales very similiar as VGChartz does. They only know how much they produce and ship. 

I said VGChartz numbers might be low for UK, EU and US (NPD may be a surprise, even with shortages). For months everthing pointed to 5mi units until March. We saw the Sony strategy in going to a big splash in pre-orders, followed by slow weeks. 

I don´t think demand will be strong in the first quarter and semester, for any console, the hardcore market has already been saturated. That´s is why I think Sony strategy was to win a lot of  global sales (again, they might not be sure if they sold all their supply in India, S. Africa or S. America...) and waite until next semester with new games.

Again, only financial reports will show.

PS: I will stop when ethomaz stops, we brazilians never give it up.

PS2: It dosen´t matter being wrong as long you are consistence in your analisys - Nate Silver.

I am one of those new members. After seeing the free games of the PSN for the Vita (Gravity Rush, Uncharted), I also bought a Vita.

The PS+ is maybe the best thing out of the PS4, PS3 and Vita . Going to download Devil May Cry today.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Global Cumulative Sales Surpass 4.2 Million



Software Sales Reach 9.7 Million;PS Plus Subscriptions Increase by More Than 90%



TOKYO, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that cumulative sales of the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system have reached 4.2 million*1 as of December 28, 2013, demonstrating the explosive growth of the PS4 platform.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)

"The momentum of the PS4 system keeps getting stronger and we couldn't be more thrilled gamers worldwide are enjoying the incredibly immersive gaming experiences along with deep social capabilities and entertainment provided by our network," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "After a remarkable launch, we look forward to bringing even more exciting content and continuing to explore the power of the PS4 system by adding new features and services, including PlayStation Now, in 2014."

PS4 software sales remained strong through the holiday season with more than 9.7 million*2 copies sold in retail stores worldwide and through digital downloads on PlayStation®Store. A few of the top selling games included Call of Duty®: Ghosts from Activision, Assassin's Creed®IV Black Flag™ from Ubisoft, Battlefield 4™ and FIFA 14 from Electronic Arts Inc., and Killzone™ Shadow Fall from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

Many PS4 owners have quickly taken advantage of the features and benefits of the PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership service. Global PS Plus subscriptions have increased by more than 90% since the PS4 launch*3. PS Plus members have access to the Instant Game Collection™ and can play the full versions of popular titles without a time limit and at no extra cost. Current games include Resogun™ from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and Contrast from Compulsion Games*4*5, followed by additional exciting titles in 2014.

PS4 gamers are actively sharing their gameplay experience through the PS4 system's unique sharing capabilities. To date, more than 1.7 million gameplay broadcasts have been streamed from PS4 systems*6 via video streaming platforms, Twitch and Ustream, totaling more than 55 million minutes. According to Twitch, 20% of their broadcasters are PS4 owners*7. Ustream is also reporting an average of 40 minutes of streaming per broadcaster*8. All these gameplay broadcast generate nearly 22 million*9 spectate sessions.

The PS4 system is now available in 53 countries and territories globally.

1Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI.
2Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 Software sales data in Europe and Asia collected 11/29/13 – 12/31/2013. PS4 Software sales data in North America and Latin America collected 11/15/13 – 12/28/2013 (some data collected 11/15/13 – 12/31/2013).
3Data collected 11/15/13 – 12/31/13
4Titles offered as Instant Game Collection may vary by country/region
5Titles offered as of 1/6/14
6Metrics collected 11/15/13 – 1/6/14
7Data provided by Twitch and collected 12/23/13 and 1/3/14
8Data provided by Ustream and collected 11/15/13 – 1/5/14.
9The number is based on streaming gameplay viewed on a PS4. Metrics collected 11/15/13 – 1/6/14

This actually falls in line with expectations.......lol why are some pretending this is a surprise?

It's estimated by SCEI, but when you have essentially 100% sell through the number crunching is really easy for them.

Major Nelson congratulated Playstation on twitter.

Which part was expected?

The sales being what they are. Geographical availability, cheaper, positive PR and all.....

I get it that fans are happy with the news. But I just raise an eyebrow at some posts here thats all.