While the fierce rivalry between PlayStation and Xbox continues in the game console world, Sony recently announced its PlayStation 5 sales forecasts. The number of sales of the console, which currently surpasses the Xbox Series X|S consoles, still did not please the company.
PlayStation 5 sales did not satisfy Sony!
PlayStation 5 sales were not as successful as the previous period. Sony said that the global problems experienced were effective in this situation.
Sony’s shares fell 8.6 percent
A report has been published recently comparing the sales performance of Sony’s game consoles, PlayStation 4 and 5 products. 2013 released in the last quarter of PS4, first 3 months in the period 4.5 million had sold. PS5 also showed similar performance in its first three months, but could not bring it back.
The global chip crisis, which has affected the whole world, continues to show its effects. Many technology companies continue to suffer from this crisis. A few days ago, Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki announced that this problem will stick around throughout 2022, and PS 5 will become harder to find. After all these developments, the markets showed their reaction to the company.
The company dropped the PS 5 estimate from 14.8 million to 11.5 million units annually. After these statements, Sony shares fell 8.6 percent compared to Friday. The global chip crisis also affects the company’s biggest competitor, Xbox.
According to expert opinions, it seems difficult for Sony to change this trend. According to some reports, the heaviest periods of the semiconductor crisis, which will make its impact felt until 2025, are being experienced. Sony’s biggest brand product, PS 5, has just been introduced. The policy that the company will follow to get rid of this situation is already a matter of curiosity.