PS Portal sales remain strong even a year after its release, proving critics and doubters wrong. The handheld device is still the top-selling accessory in the U.S. for 2024, as reported by Mat Piscatella from Circana.
PS Portal was created for a specific market, surprising Sony with its popularity
Despite initial concerns about its high price and limited features, the PS Portal has defied expectations. Critics believed it was only appealing to a small niche of gamers and doubted its success.
Sony had acknowledged that the PS Portal was targeting a niche market of players who wanted the convenience of gaming on the PS5 without being tied to a TV screen. The overwhelming demand caught the company by surprise, leading to a commitment to maintain sufficient inventory for consumers.
In August 2024, the Midnight Black PS5 DualSense controller was the top-selling accessory in the U.S., with the PS Portal maintaining its position as the best-seller for the year so far. In terms of hardware sales, the PS5 continues to dominate in the U.S., followed by the Xbox Series consoles. On the other hand, the Nintendo Switch, approaching the end of its life cycle, experienced a significant drop in sales.
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