14 DAY TRIAL // Sony has talked a bit about the PlayStation 4 console after its great sales experienced in the U.S. during January, emphasizing that a lot of owners have their device connected to the internet and that most also have a PlayStation Plus subscription.
The PS4 launched last November in North America and certain parts of Europe and has since been slowly but surely released in various other countries around the world.
Sales have been really good, trumping those of the Xbox One, even though there are still shortages in quite a few territories.
Now, Sony's John Koller has talked a bit about the PlayStation Plus phenomenon on the PS blog and how most PS4 owners are already subscribed to the service.
"I’ve been a bit taken aback by the explosion of PlayStation Plus memberships, where we’ve seen more than 90% growth since PS4’s launch. Instant Game Collection is a big hit, with gamers sharing their experiences across Resogun, Contrast, Don’t Starve and now Outlast."
"PS Plus members are not only discovering great games on PS4, they’re also playing together online, logging a total of 172 million hours. It’s a great start, we’re delighted, but clearly we’ll continue to work on making PlayStation Plus the best value in gaming."
What's more, Koller also emphasized that almost all of the PS4s out there are connected to the internet and enjoying the many different services available on the new console.
"Engagement for PS4 is through the roof in general, though. More than 90 percent of PS4s in the US are connected online already. PS4 is clearly helping to define a broader cultural shift centered on social connections and sharing. We’ve tapped into something special here with PS4 – and while it’s easy to look at the incredible topline demand, the engagement numbers are equally revealing. This is the beginning of something big."
The PS4 will continue its rollout globally in the following months, so expect to see even bigger sales figures.