PlayStation 4 US sales cross 1 million units in 24 hours
Sony's new console posts record sell through numbers for a console launch
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that the recently-released PlayStation 4 console has sold through 1 million units since its launch on November 15, 2013.
"PS4 was designed with an unwavering commitment to gamers, and we are thrilled that consumer reaction has been so phenomenal," said SCE president Andrew House. "Sales remain very strong in North America, and we expect continued enthusiasm as we launch the PlayStation 4 in Europe and Latin America on November 29. We are extremely grateful for the passion of PlayStation fans and thank them for their continued support."
In contrast, Nintendo's Wii U has sold 1.75 million consoles in North America as of September 30, 2013, and is up to 3.91 million sold globally. Microsoft's Xbox One launches in the United States this Friday, November 22.
Sony will be launching the PlayStation 4 in the EU on November 29, 2013, in a host of other regions over the month of December, and in Japan on February 22, 2014.