7 Million PlayStation 4 Consoles Sold

Sony reveals its next-gen console has surpassed 7 million sold units.

President and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Andrew House wrote in a press release: "The response from the global gaming community for PS4 has been overwhelming and we are truly humbled that gamers are selecting PS4 as their next generation console of choice. The PS4 journey has just begun, and although we are still facing difficulties keeping up with the strong demand worldwide, we remain steadfast in our commitment to meet the needs of our customers, and surpassing the wildest expectations of gamers by delivering new user experiences that inspire and engage. We look forward to unveiling many of these experiences to our fans in the coming months."

Global software sales for PS4 have also passed 20.5 million copies for digital and physical media.

NPD figures are scheduled for release later this week, which will give a better picture of how the competition weights in.