Find out now why PlayStation, the PS5, is dominating console sales
The console era
The arrival of the PS5 has revolutionized the world of gaming, because it’s not just a games console, it’s an experience that gets gamers and enthusiasts more and more excited about getting their hands on this incredible technology.
Many of us dreamed of owning a Playstation 2 when we were children. Anyone who had one of these consoles always had the best status among their friends. And so this console dominated everything, including the Playstation 1 that came before it. However, here in Brazil this trend continued until the arrival of the Xbox 360, with which the advantages that Sony had began to change a little.
The impact on Playstation of the Xbox 360 turnaround and the rise of the Xbox Series
With the entry of the Xbox 360, Sony, owner of the Playstation 5, faced major challenges in the Brazilian market. And that got even worse with the arrival of the Xbox One and now the Xbox Series, which dominates console sales in Brazil. That said, why has demand for this console started to grow so much?
We currently have the PS5 on the Brazilian market. However, Sony has also launched the Slim version on the market, but it is still difficult to see this version available in Brazil. Today in the country, the console scenario is not very favorable, as we haven’t received many copies yet. For example, the Xbox Series S Carbon Black and the PlayStation 5 Slim haven’t arrived either.
Until recently, the Xbox Series S was the most popular, with a price of around R$2000. Even with Microsoft leaving the official price above 3,000 you can still find it on the market for under 2,700.00, which is lower than the official price, but much higher than the previous price.
How to choose between PS5 and Xbox Series
Many who were saving their money or thinking of buying an Xbox Series S in installments are now considering switching to the PS5. With the price decrease, the digital media-only version can be found for around 3700.00 on Amazon. Even with the price difference when considering the Series S, many don’t consider the difference to be so significant when considering the quality of the PS5.
In this comparison, we left out the Xbox Series X, because its price is very high, costing around 4700.00 in Brazil, 1000.00 more expensive than the PS5 and 2000.00 more expensive than the Xbox Series S. Even though it is very powerful, the price discourages consumers, making it less competitive.
Consoles continue to attract a lot of gamers, so much so that PlayStation has had its best period in recent times. Estimated to reach a sales target of 25 million units by the beginning of 2024, much of this is due to the future promises of new games that the console giant has announced and their attractive and balanced value to the Brazilian trade.
PS5 with promise of GTA 6
The main reason the PS5 is standing out so much is the arrival of GTA 6 in 2025. With the price increase of the Xbox Series S and the superior graphics of the PS5, the choice seems more logical for those looking for the best value for money.
In addition to this game, which is the most eagerly awaited, PlayStation is scheduled to release part II – the last of us- and also debut Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at the beginning of next year.
When comparing the PS5 with the Xbox Series s which costs 1000.00 less and the Xbox Series X which costs 1000.00 more, the PS5 becomes the more balanced option. In addition, consumers have the exclusive advantages offered by Sony.
Make your choice for 2024
If this trend continues, which is very likely since more than 50 million copies have already been sold, the Playstation 5 is likely to be the best-selling console in 2024. The combination of affordable price, graphics quality and the anticipated release of GTA 6 make the PS5 the best choice for many Brazilian gamers and enthusiasts.