Post by Segaman on Mar 2, 2004 19:36:01 GMT -5
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that North American sales of the PlayStation computer entertainment system have reached 25 million units, contributing to overall worldwide shipments of more than 70 million units and once again highlighting the company's leading market position over all competitors. With more than a quarter of a billion gamers and counting, Sony Computer Entertainment America simultaneously achieved its lifecycle goal of bringing more than 10 percent of the PlayStation 2 installed base online, with more than 2.6 million connected consoles to date.
"PlayStation 2 continues to lead an incredibly successful life filled with significant milestones that provide a clear course for others to follow," said Kaz Hirai, president and chief executive officer, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "With more than a quarter of a billion gamers and 2.6 million connected consoles, we have yet again surpassed all expectations. While our competitors strive to meet the new standards we've laid before them, our focus remains fixed on driving the momentum of our platform and the industry forward."
In just over a year Sony attained critical mass with more than one million online gamers. Sony's goal was to bring 5 percent to 10 percent of the installed base online within the platform's lifecycle. In just eight months of setting that goal, Sony surpassed it, having grown the installed base to more than 25 million gamers and bringing more than 10 percent of the massive installed base online.
"PlayStation 2 continues to lead an incredibly successful life filled with significant milestones that provide a clear course for others to follow," said Kaz Hirai, president and chief executive officer, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "With more than a quarter of a billion gamers and 2.6 million connected consoles, we have yet again surpassed all expectations. While our competitors strive to meet the new standards we've laid before them, our focus remains fixed on driving the momentum of our platform and the industry forward."
In just over a year Sony attained critical mass with more than one million online gamers. Sony's goal was to bring 5 percent to 10 percent of the installed base online within the platform's lifecycle. In just eight months of setting that goal, Sony surpassed it, having grown the installed base to more than 25 million gamers and bringing more than 10 percent of the massive installed base online.
