The PlayStation has sold 7 million units worldwide as of April 6th according to Sony Computer Entertainment, and software sales have passed 20.5 million units in both retail and digital.
SCE president and group CEO Andrew House stated that, “The response from the global gaming community for PS4 has been overwhelming and we are truly humbled that gamers are selecting PS4 as their next generation console of choice.
“The PS4 journey has just begun, and although we are still facing difficulties keeping up with the strong demand worldwide, we remain steadfast in our commitment to meet the needs of our customers, and surpassing the wildest expectations of gamers by delivering new user experiences that inspire and engage. We look forward to unveiling many of these experiences to our fans in the coming months.”
The PS4 has been rolling strongly since releasing in November 2013. In comparison, the Xbox One has sold 3.9 million units worldwide as of January 2014.