Sony Ships 4.5M PS5 Units, Outsells Xbox By 5:1 Ratio
Sony Ships 4.5M PS5 Units, Outsells Xbox By 5:1 Ratio
During the last financial quarter, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) significantly outperformed Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) in console shipments, with the PlayStation 5 (PS5) shipping nearly five times more units than the Xbox Series X and S.
在上一个财政季度，索尼集团公司（纽约证券交易所代码：索尼）的主机出货量明显超过微软公司（纳斯达克股票代码：MSFT），PlayStation 5（PS5）的出货量几乎是Xbox Series X和S的五倍。
According to IGN, Sony announced this week that it shipped 4.5 million PS5 units during the three-month period ending March 31, 2024, a decrease from the 6.3 million shipped in the same period the previous year.
据IGN称，索尼本周宣布，在截至2024年3月31日的三个月期间，其PS5出货量为450万台，低于去年同期的630万台。
In contrast, Microsoft reported a 31% decline in Xbox hardware revenue and, while it does not disclose specific sales figures, estimates suggest it shipped around 900,000 Xbox Series X and S consoles.
相比之下，微软报告称，Xbox硬件收入下降了31％，尽管它没有透露具体的销售数据，但估计它出货了约90万台Xbox Series X和S游戏机。
Daniel Ahmad, director of research and insights at Niko Partners, highlighted this disparity, noting that the PS5 outsold the Xbox Series X and S by a ratio of 5:1 during the quarter.
Niko Partners研究与洞察总监丹尼尔·艾哈迈德强调了这种差异，他指出，本季度PS5的销量超过了Xbox Series X和S，比例为5：1。
Historically, the gap between the two consoles was closer to 2:1, with lifetime sales of Xbox Series X and S potentially around 29 million units compared to the PS5's 59.3 million units. This widening gap indicates a growing lead for Sony.
从历史上看，两款游戏机之间的差距接近 2:1，Xbox Series X和S的终身销量可能约为2900万台，而PS5的终身销量为5,930万台。这种差距不断扩大，表明索尼的领先优势越来越大。
Moreover, Ahmad noted on X (formerly known as Twitter): "The PlayStation 5 has sold 59.2 million units as of March 31, 2024. This is slightly behind the PS4 in the same time frame (60 million). They do not expect the PS5 to surpass the PS4 in the next year."
此外，艾哈迈德在X（前身为推特）上指出：“截至2024年3月31日，PlayStation 5已售出5,920万台。在同一时间段内，这略微落后于PS4（6000万）。他们预计明年PS5不会超过PS4。”
"In other words, while console hardware sales are healthy, Sony is unable to sell more than the prior gen," the analyst added.
分析师补充说：“换句话说，尽管主机硬件销量良好，但索尼的销量无法超过上一代。”
4. The PlayStation 5 has sold in 59.2 million units as of March 31, 2024.
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) May 14, 2024
This is slightly behind the PS4 in the same time frame (60 million). They do not expect the PS5 to surpass the PS4 in the next year.
In other words, while console hardware sales are healthy, Sony is... pic.twitter.com/ExaMQZKQfn
4。截至2024年3月31日，PlayStation 5已售出5,920万台。
— 丹尼尔·艾哈迈德 (@ZhugeEX) 2024 年 5 月 14 日
在同一时间段内，这略微落后于PS4（6000万）。他们预计明年PS5不会超过PS4。
换句话说，尽管主机硬件销量良好，但索尼是... pic.twitter.com/examqzkqfn
The declining sales for Xbox hardware are not entirely unexpected, given Microsoft's strategic pivot away from prioritizing console sales.
鉴于微软的战略转向不再优先考虑游戏机销售，Xbox硬件销量的下降并不完全出乎意料。
Microsoft has openly acknowledged losing the console war to Sony and is increasingly focusing on software and services, even selling Xbox games on rival platforms like the PS5.
微软已公开承认游戏机大战输给了索尼，并且越来越关注软件和服务，甚至在PS5等竞争对手平台上销售Xbox游戏。
Microsoft's gaming business also faced internal challenges, including significant layoffs and the closure of studios such as Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. These measures come in the wake of the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which has placed additional financial pressure on the company.
微软的游戏业务也面临内部挑战，包括大规模裁员和关闭Arkane Austin和Tango Gameworks等工作室。这些措施是在以690亿美元收购动视暴雪之后出台的，这给该公司带来了额外的财务压力。
Meanwhile, Sony appeared to be gearing up for the next phase of its console lifecycle, with plans for a PS5 Pro model and the anticipated release of major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
同时，索尼似乎正在为游戏机生命周期的下一阶段做准备，计划推出PS5 Pro机型，并预计将发布侠盗猎车手6等主要游戏。
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