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03-07-2023, 09:51 AM
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Power to the PlayersAccording to new data from industry analysts GfK, the UK saw a massive surge in the sale of PlayStation 5 (PS5) hardware and software in February 2023, with the numbers suggesting an increase of around 316% over the same period in 2022.
The data, (as reported by GamesIndustry.biz (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ps5-sales-surge-over-300-in-the-uk-during-february-uk-monthly-charts)), recognizes that the massive increase in hardware sales is down to two defining factors: the PS5 become more readily available to purchase online and in the high street, and the launch of Warner Bros. title Hogwarts Legacy (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-hogwarts-legacy/), which launched on February 10 and has already laid claim to being the sixth best-selling release in the past 12 months. In February, PS5 sales were up 27% on January 2023, and up 180% over January ? February 2022.
Aside from the Sony sales surge, the Xbox platform has also seen a moderate increase in hardware sales, with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles enjoying increased sales of 21% over January 2023, and 15% over February 2022. When compared to January ? February 2022, hardware sales are slightly down by around 5.3%.
It also appears that the hard-running generation veteran, Nintendo Switch, is finally starting to show its age ? at least where street life is concerned. The hybrid console saw its sales slump by 15% when compared to January 2022, as well as being down by a huge 29% when compared to February 2022. While there are still exciting new titles on the horizon ? such as the forthcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ? a steady decline in sales is expected, given the format's six-year legacy.
PS5 sales surge over 300% in the UK during February (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ps5-sales-surge-over-300-in-the-uk-during-february-uk-monthly-charts) [GamesIndustry.biz]
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Power to the PlayersAccording to new data from industry analysts GfK, the UK saw a massive surge in the sale of PlayStation 5 (PS5) hardware and software in February 2023, with the numbers suggesting an increase of around 316% over the same period in 2022.
The data, (as reported by GamesIndustry.biz (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ps5-sales-surge-over-300-in-the-uk-during-february-uk-monthly-charts)), recognizes that the massive increase in hardware sales is down to two defining factors: the PS5 become more readily available to purchase online and in the high street, and the launch of Warner Bros. title Hogwarts Legacy (https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-hogwarts-legacy/), which launched on February 10 and has already laid claim to being the sixth best-selling release in the past 12 months. In February, PS5 sales were up 27% on January 2023, and up 180% over January ? February 2022.
Aside from the Sony sales surge, the Xbox platform has also seen a moderate increase in hardware sales, with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles enjoying increased sales of 21% over January 2023, and 15% over February 2022. When compared to January ? February 2022, hardware sales are slightly down by around 5.3%.
It also appears that the hard-running generation veteran, Nintendo Switch, is finally starting to show its age ? at least where street life is concerned. The hybrid console saw its sales slump by 15% when compared to January 2022, as well as being down by a huge 29% when compared to February 2022. While there are still exciting new titles on the horizon ? such as the forthcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ? a steady decline in sales is expected, given the format's six-year legacy.
PS5 sales surge over 300% in the UK during February (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ps5-sales-surge-over-300-in-the-uk-during-february-uk-monthly-charts) [GamesIndustry.biz]
The post UK PS5 sales surge sees February numbers up 300% year-on-year (https://www.destructoid.com/uk-console-sales-february-2023-ps5-xbox-switch/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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