The rivalry between Sony and Microsoft entered a new chapter in early 2014. During CES, Sony revealed that the PlayStation 4 had reached an impressive 4.2 million units sold by the end of 2013. The console hit the market on November 15th and quickly won over gamers worldwide.
Meanwhile, Microsoft announced just days earlier that the Xbox One had sold 3 million units since its launch on November 22nd. Despite the solid performance, the difference in the number of countries where each console was available influenced the results.
The Xbox One was launched in 13 countries , while the PS4 already had a presence in more than 30 markets . This geographical advantage helped Sony expand its player base more quickly, consolidating an initial lead in the new generation of consoles.
With this fierce competition, the expectation for 2014 was that both companies would invest heavily in new games and exclusive features to attract even more fans. The console war was just beginning, and gamers would be the big beneficiaries.
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