PlayStation 4 Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold, Surpasses Pace Set by PlayStation 2

[Shawn Zipay]

The PlayStation 4 has already sold through over 6 million units, according to Sony.

In the United States, more than 90% of PS4s are online, enabling gamers to connect, compete and share their greatness with friends and fellow gamers.

There have now been more than 3.6 million live broadcasts, and more than 56 million spectate sessions on PS4 through Twitch and Ustream. In fact, since January 1st, PS4 gamers account for 20% of daily broadcasters on Twitch. PS4 owners are also embracing the Share button on the DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller, with more than 100 million shares captured as fans show friends their latest achievements on Facebook and Twitter.

Early last month, Sony revealed that the PlayStation 4 had sold over 5 million units. With it now at 6 million units sold in just four months since its initial release, it has already surpassed the pace set by the PlayStation 2.

For additional reference, the Wii U was reportedly at 5.8 million units sold after 13 months of availability (as of December 2013). The PlayStation was at 4.3 million units sold after 16 months of availability. After seven months, the PlayStation 2 was at 3.5 million units sold. The PlayStation 3 was at just 5.5 million units sold after ten months.

So yes, this is quite the accomplishment here. It also bodes very well for where third parties may focus most of their distant efforts for this generation.

The Sony blog finishes by talking about how some of the broadcast features on the PS4 will make use of the audience to actually influence gameplay in a few different ways.

For example, Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition features a built-in Broadcast+ mode where you can stream your gameplay while viewers on the PS4 or a web browser influence positive and negative effects during gameplay. More social feedback is on the way too, with Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Complete Edition in March and Daylight in April.