The Last of Us 2 Remastered Europe's Best-Selling New Game of January, PS5 Sales Up | Push Square
pushsquare.comJanuary seems to have been a strong month for Sony, at least in Europe. According to data pulled together by GamesIndustry, last month saw successes for the platform holder in terms of both software and hardware — not a bad way to kick off 2024.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered did very well digitally and physically, apparently outweighing the launch of The Last of Us Part I by two and half times. In its favour was an upgrade path from the PS4 version, and the fact that there are more PS5s in homes than there were when Part I arrived, but it's an impressive result nonetheless. It was January's biggest launch for a new game, but it was EA Sports FC 24 that took the top spot on the software chart overall.
In terms of hardware, PS5 improved year-on-year thanks to vastly improved availability, and it's the only console on the up. Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series consoles were all down in January, putting Sony in a very healthy position.
Did you nab a PS5 last month? What games were you buying for it? Tell us in the comments section below.
Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed an eclectic taste in video games and a wide knowledge of the medium, from small indie gems to the biggest AAA blockbusters. Ever hopeful that the Burnout series makes a miraculous return.
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