PlayStation MAU hits record 127 million in September despite hardware sales drop
Sony's Game & Network Services (G&NS) sector saw revenue grow by 9% and operating profit rise by 83% year-on-year.
Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “PlayStation player base and monthly active users reached record high in September despite declining hardware sales, Sony reports”
Key facts
- Monthly Active Users
- 127 million
- Revenue Growth
- 9%
- Operating Profit Growth
- 83%
- Installed PS5 Units
- Approximately 100 million
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