The PlayStation 4 Pro helped push the PS4 family to massive success in the 2010s.
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PlayStation 4 sales pass over 82 million, nearing PS3’s lifetime numbers

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Sony released its financial results for the first quarter of 2018, revealing that lifetime sales for the PlayStation 4 are now at 82.2 million.

The PlayStation 4 launched in 2013. The console is on its way to becoming one of the best-selling systems ever. It will soon pass its predecessor, the PlayStation 3, which had lifetime sales of about 84 million. The original PlayStation sold 102.5 million. The PlayStation 2, the best-selling console ever, sits at over 155 million.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.