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PlayStation console sales hit lowest May total since 2000
PS5 hit its weakest May sales since 2000 after a 58% YoY drop, driven by price hikes tied to an AI-fueled memory shortage.
May was a catastrophic month for PlayStation and Xbox sales in the U.S., driven by price rises that have clearly had a significant impact on consumer interest in buying a new console.
The announcement sparked backlash in the gaming community as critics accused the company of attacking digital ownership. Companies, like Domino’s Pizza, took to social media to make fun of the Japanese conglomerate.
Alongside the all-digital PlayStation plans announcement, Sony has revealed it is shutting down the stores of the PlayStation 3 and Vita.