By Francis Uliel
– Published on November 25, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
The PS5 Pro is conquering the market with dazzling sales, defying all expectations in the face of its exorbitant price. By following the PS4 strategy, Sony once again succeeded in captivating gamers, proving that passion for innovation transcends financial barriers.
Two weeks after its launch, the PlayStation 5 Pro surprises the market by matching and then surpassing the initial sales of the PS4 Pro. Despite a price considered high, Sony's new console seduces gamers with advanced performance and a rich ecosystem of accessories. Exceeding expectations, it overshadows competitor Nintendo, confirming the relevance of the strategy of Sony between tradition and innovation.
PS5 Pro: performance, virtual reality and remote gaming, the Sony ecosystem is reinventing itself
Since the appearance of the PS4, Sony has adopted a strategy aimed at extending the life cycle of its consoles with the release of improved versions. There PS4 Pro launched the trend by bringing a leap in performance. Today, the PS5 Pro takes over, with the ambition not only to position itself as the ultimate option for gamers, but also to expand the PS5 ecosystem by integrating innovative accessories.
A growing ecosystem
The PS5 Pro is not content to outclass its elder by its performances. It comes with a set of diverse equipment and accessories: virtual reality headset latest generation to devices like the PlayStation Portal for remote gaming, the platform seduces with its vast potential. However, this craze has a cost, and the price of the console remains a subject of debate. However, this has not dampened the enthusiasm of consumers, who recognize in it a certain added value.
PS5 Pro: brilliant sales that break records despite its ambitious price
The PS5 Pro arrives on the market with a cost of around 800 euros. A significant amount which could have dissuaded many buyers. However, gamers seem willing to invest in the promise of increased performance and new technology. The results speak for themselves: sales of the PS5 Pro quickly outperformed those of the PS4 Pro during their respective launch.
Impressive results
According to journalist Mat Piscatella, the first week of the launch of the PS5 Pro resulted in 78,086 units sold, surpassing the 62,194 units of the PS4 Pro. This success is part of a positive European dynamic, with sales exceeding forecasts in several countries, particularly in Spain. In addition, it even managed to dominate sales in the face of Nintendo Switch in Japan.
PS5 Pro, explosive sales, but the question of lasting success already arises
The question that now arises is whether the PS5 Pro can maintain its breakneck sales pace over the long term. By overcoming the price barrier, Sony demonstrated that gamers would be willing to pay for quality and innovation. Faced with this success, Sony continues to advance its console through constant innovation and the expansion of its ecosystem.
While the PS5 Pro continues to seduce, only the future will tell us if its initial success will last over time.
