Why did Sony lose $10 billion dollars?

Sony plunged $10 billion after its PS5 sales cut. But a bigger issue is its near decade low games margin : r/Games.
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Why is Sony stock going down?

Sony stock loses $10 billion in value as the company lowers PS5 sales predictions. PS5 with PlayStation Studios in the background. Sony's stock lost $10 billion in value last week after the tech giant lowered its forecast for this year's predicted PlayStation 5 sales.
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Is the PS5 not sold at a loss?

Right now, Sony says any loss made on that console is being offset through peripherals and continued sales of the PS4 console. This situation may also be helped by the fact Sony is making a lighter version of the PS5 Digital Edition.
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Is the PS5 ending?

A real shockwave for PlayStation fans... the PS5, Sony's flagship gaming technology, is set to enter"the final phase of its life cycle" at the start of the fiscal year in April 2024. This information was revealed by Sony Senior Vice President Naomi Matsuoka.
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Is PS5 selling better than PS4?

The PS4 is currently ahead of the PS5 by 0.32 million units. The PS5 has sold 43.87 million units in 35 months, while the PS4 sold 44.19 million units. Month 35 for the PS5 is September 2023 and for the PS4 is September 2016. The PS4 crossed 50 million in month 38, 60 million in month 44, and 70 million in month 50.
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Is PS5 a success?

Jim Ryan says PS5 is successful across 'multiple vectors'

Ryan didn't say what those vectors are, but on the sales front, the PS5 has sold 54.8 million units as of December 31, 2023.
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How many PS2 sold?

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO Jim Ryan has confirmed that PlayStation 2 sales reached a staggering 160 million units sold worldwide. The soon-to-be-retired gaming boss offered an updated figure during a chat on a recent episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast.
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Will PS6 come out?

Lifewire's Release Date Estimate

We think the PS6 will arrive in late 2026 or 2027 (or possibly even 2028). Just in time for holiday shopping! (Assuming Sony can keep up with the demand.) In the meantime, if Sony follows the PS4's release schedule, we'll see a PS5 Pro before the PS6.
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Will there be a 2nd version of PS5?

While the upgraded version of the existing PS5 console hasn't been officially confirmed in any capacity by Sony, reliable industry insiders continue to maintain it's on the way with one source even suggesting that it's “100% in development”.
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How old is PS5?

First released in November 2020, Sony's PlayStation 5 is now more than 3 years old. The Japanese gaming giant cut its forecast last week for PS5 sales for the fiscal year ending in March from 25 million units to 21 million units.
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Who keeps buying all the PS5?

Struggling to buy a PlayStation 5? Not these guys. They're snagging hundreds of them each day. A mysterious business called Cashout Kings has been paying scalpers across North America $700 or more for their newly purchased PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
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Is Sony making profit on PS5?

Inflationary pressures and global economic factors have driven up the cost of materials and labor, squeezing Sony's profit margins on each PS5 unit sold.
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Did PS5 price go down?

The original PS5 launched at $499, with a cheaper digital-only version priced $399.99. Last year's PS5 Slim launched at $499.99, again with a cheaper digital-only version but this time priced $449.99.
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Is SONY in debt?

Sony's total debt for fiscal years ending March 2019 to 2023 averaged 21.795 billion. Sony's operated at median total debt of 22.359 billion from fiscal years ending March 2019 to 2023. Looking back at the last 5 years, Sony's total debt peaked in December 2023 at 31.249 billion.
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Why did SONY lose money?

Sony plunged $10 billion after its PS5 sales cut.
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Is SONY under loss?

Sony's stock lost $10 billion in value last week after the tech giant lowered its forecast for this year's predicted PlayStation 5 sales. However, this announcement belies a bigger issue according to financial analysts as reported by CNBC.
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Is PS5 Pro coming?

Sony is likely moving from what's effectively an AMD Radeon RX 6700 inside the PS5 to something close to the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Another reliable leaker has said the PS5 Pro will release in November 2024, complete with upgraded GPU and RAM to make 8K console gaming possible.
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Will PS5 ever play PS2 games?

Yes, the PlayStation 5 is backwards compatible. It supports most PlayStation 4 games. You can even play PS, PS2, and PS3 games if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber.
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Which PlayStation is best?

The PlayStation 5 is our pick for the best gaming console you can buy, no matter which edition you purchase. However, the disc-drive PS5 could offer more value in the long run.
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How much PS6 cost?

With advancements in AI and the controversial role it plays in game development, the landscape of console pricing and specifications may see significant shifts. As history guides our expectations, for now we anticipate that Sony will adhere to its strategy, keeping the PS6 within the range of $399 to $599.
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Will PS4 servers shut down?

Is Sony shutting down PS4 servers? Sony has not made any official announcement about ending support for PS4 servers. In fact, the company late last year said it may continue to make games for the PS4, even as it plans to move forward with PS5-exclusive games, Axios reported in October.
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When did 0s5 come out?

The PS5 launched November 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and has now sold 54.7 million in just over three years.
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When did PS2 end?

Discontinuation. Sony announced that they had discontinued the PlayStation 2 in Japan on December 28, 2012 and worldwide on January 4, 2013. The last two games for the system were FIFA 14 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (released only in Europe) in late 2013 (a week before the PlayStation 4's release date).
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What sold more Xbox or PS2?

The PS2 has become the best-selling video game console of all time. As of February 2024, it had sold over 158 million units worldwide. The latest PlayStation 5 console has sold around 54.7 million units as of the most recently measured period.
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Was the PS2 popular?

Sales. Demand for the PlayStation 2 remained strong throughout much of its lifespan, selling over 1.4 million units in Japan by 31 March 2000. Over 10.6 million units were sold worldwide by 31 March 2001.
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