The most recent Famitsu statistics show that Sony's PlayStation 5 has achieved a new sales milestone in Japan. Over two million units have been sold since its November 2020 introduction. 

Between the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, there is a total. While the latter sold 2,423 units for 278,046 total sales, the former just sold 26,238 units for 1,749,737 lifetime sales. The console has now sold 2,027,783 copies worldwide since its introduction, following the sale of two million devices in the UK. 

Sony has supplied 21.7 million PS5 units globally, with 2.4 million units shipped in the first fiscal quarter, according to its quarterly briefing for the three months ending June 30th, 2022. According to reports, the business plans to sell 30 million units during the 2023 fiscal year, which runs from April 1st, 2023, through March 30th, 2024. According to reports, the rumored new model with a detachable disc drive would be the main driver of sales. As always, check back in the coming months for more information. 

Having said that, the Nintendo Switch is still the market leader in Japan for this console generation, having sold over 5 million units there alone in 2021 and now having sold a total of 25 million units there. This domination is partly attributable to the Switch gaining traction prior to the pandemic when many players turned to the reasonably priced system for enjoyment during the worldwide lockdowns. 

As phones have gotten more powerful and there have been more high-quality games available, mobile gaming has also been very popular in Japan over the years. In Japan, pulling out a phone or Nintendo Switch to play games while going to and from work or school is a common decision, as opposed to reserving slightly less playtime for a system that can only be played at home. No matter the conclusion, there's no denying that the PS5 launched in unusual circumstances, with the COVID-19 pandemic already well underway when it hit store shelves. It may take some time before it becomes evident whether the PS5 can emulate its predecessors in Japan.