Global
sales of Sony's PlayStation 4 video game console have topped 2.1
million, three weeks after making its debut in North America.
On
Friday, Sony launched the PS4 in Europe, Australia and other countries
following its release in the U.S. and Canada on November 15. The device
is available in 32 countries, and arrives in Japan early next year.
The
PS4 marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, PlayStation 3,
featuring a revamped controller, streamlined menus and Share option that
lets players broadcast games or share videos and photos with friends.
The
console topped 1 million in sales during its first 24 hours of
availability in North America, making it Sony's fastest-selling video
game console ever.
"Demand remains incredibly strong and continues
to overwhelm the supply worldwide, but we are diligently working to
meet those growing demands and to deliver additional PS4 units to our
retail partners throughout the holiday season," says Andrew House,
president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, in a statement.
Sony
says it will introduce cloud-based gaming services through Gaikai in
the U.S. next year. The service would offer a catalog of PlayStation 3
titles to PS3, PS4 and PlayStation Vita owners.
Initial demand for
both the PS4 and rival Xbox One from Microsoft continue to be strong.
After launching the Xbox One on Nov. 22, Microsoft revealed global sales
topped 1 million in 24 hours.
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