Sony Sells 1 Million PlayStation 4 Consoles in First 24 Hours

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By Brian Anthony Hernandez2013-11-17 16:58:41 UTC

Like Logan Walker in Call of Duty: Ghosts , Sony's eighth-generation console, the PlayStation 4, has come out of the gates swinging to accomplish a mission. That mission? Getting into as many gamers' hands as possible — and as quickly as possible.

In the first 24 hours since the $400 PS4 was released on Friday, Sony sold 1 million consoles in the United States and Canada, the company announced Sunday.

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"PS4 was designed with an unwavering commitment to gamers, and we are thrilled that consumer reaction has been so phenomenal," Andrew House, president of Sony Computer Entertainment, said in a statement. "Sales remain very strong in North America, and we expect continued enthusiasm as we launch the PlayStation 4 in Europe and Latin America on Nov. 29."

Thousands of gamers waited in line to purchase the PS4 at various midnight launch events across North America on Friday, including at the The Standard in New York City, where Sony unveiled game teaser trailers for Uncharted and Destiny.

Despite favorable sales figures and positive reviews, however, some PS4 buyers are reporting that their consoles are defective.

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Image: Mashable, Christina Ascani

Topics: Business, Entertainment, Gaming, playstation, PlayStation 4, sony