PS5 Digital Accounts for 49% of Units Sold

PlayStation 5 Digital Sales Soar to 49%, Physical Media Preferred by Some Users in US Market

In 2023, Circana reported that half of all PlayStation 5 consoles sold in the US were the digital-only version. Discounted pricing likely boosted the sales of this model. However, the data indicates a continued preference for physical media among a significant portion of PS5 consumers. According to Circana, 66% of Xbox Series consoles sold were digital-only. While the report does not specify the proportion of Xbox Series S units sold, the data suggests that Xbox users are embracing digital formats, likely driven by the popularity of Xbox Game Pass.

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