How many units did the original PlayStation sell worldwide by Sony's reported total?

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The original PlayStation sold over 102 million units worldwide according to Sony's reported total.

Sony's first home console reached this milestone after launching in Japan in December 1994 and expanding to North America and Europe in 1995. Its use of CD-ROM software helped publishers produce larger games at lower manufacturing costs than cartridge-based systems, while the console's 3D graphics attracted a broad audience.

Sony reported cumulative shipments of 102.49 million units, making the original PlayStation the first Sony console to pass the 100-million mark. The total is commonly rounded to “over 102 million” in reference sources.

This figure is distinct from the PlayStation 2's much larger lifetime total and from sales of later redesigns when sources discuss the original platform. The PlayStation brand's success also helped establish Sony as a major force in the video-game hardware market.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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