According to Yandex Market, by 2024 PlayStation will account for 70% of all console game sales. Yandex Market became one of the first platforms where it was possible to order PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7, when global sales started. It turned out that demand for the new product was high; In the first week, it accounted for 16% of all game consoles on the market.
Interest in PlayStation 5 Pro is expected to continue to increase during the winter months, especially due to seasonal discounts. Already in the first week of sales, the price of the console dropped by 17%, reaching about 80 thousand rubles, which may affect the increase in the number of purchases.
Overall, the PlayStation remains the best-selling gaming console, significantly outperforming its competitors, including the Xbox. Sales of PlayStation consoles in 2024 almost tripled compared to the same period last year.
Additionally, PlayStation is a leader in the gaming market. The greatest interest among buyers is caused by games for this console, which account for about 70% of all purchases. Xbox games make up only 5% of total sales, while Nintendo games make up 10% and Steam activation codes make up 15%.
Source: Ferra
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