Multiple sources have reported that the PlayStation 5 was UK?s biggest ever console launch, and the hardware set a sales record in Europe overall.
Confirming what we?ve heard before, Video Games Chronicle?s publishing sources have said that PS5?s numbers far exceeded PS4?s 250,000 units in the first 48 hours. However, no specific figures were provided. On the other hand, Microsoft?s Xbox Series X and S sold 155,000 units on launch day in the UK. VGC?s sources also disclosed that PS5?s more expensive disc version was buyers? console of choice in the country.

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