Dear reader, we invite you to engage in a memory exercise. Would you be able to guess what you were doing on November 15, 2013? Yes, it’s been a whopping decade. It’s hard, we know, but if you’re into video games, chances are you were eagerly looking to acquire a PlayStation 4, as that was the day Sony’s new machine was released.
Although it wasn’t marketed in Europe until November 29 of the same year (and in Japan, fans had to wait until the end of February 2014, an unusual delay as they were left as the last territory), from November 15, American gamers were already able to get their hands on the successor to the PlayStation 3. But what has this previous generation given us?
Firstly, it’s essential to clarify that despite 10 years having passed, the PlayStation 4 is still very much alive. In fact, it continues to boast a vast array of games released for the system, a strong indication not only of the prolonged generation but also that studios are still considering this hardware. Moreover, it’s not difficult to find it for purchase in major stores.
Although the PlayStation 4 continues to sell, what’s available in stores now is only the remaining stock from the last shipments. Sony discontinued the console a little over a year ago; in fact, it no longer provides figures for units sold, the ultimate proof that production has come to an end. Nonetheless, the PS4 has reached nearly 118 million units sold, a figure that positions it as the fifth best-selling console in history. Quite an achievement.
Games for everyone
And what do we take away after all this time? Well, an impressive decade packed with amazing games. Looking back, there’s no doubt that we’ve enjoyed a truly strong generation, filled with renowned titles.
Just by glancing at the collection, on PlayStation 4, we’ve had the opportunity to experience exclusive masterpieces like Bloodborne, the birth of Horizon, the second part of The Last of Us, the stellar appearance of Ghost of Tsushima, or the return of the Spartan god with the new God of War. And these are just the first-party titles that quickly come to mind. When we consider other companies, the number of games this generation has given us will be remembered.
We don’t know how much longer PS4 has left. We believe it might not be much, but for the time it does… let’s enjoy it.
