Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) announced it has sold six million PS4 gaming units, which the Japanese company says is ahead of schedule.

It said:

As you’ve probably read by now, cumulative PS4 sales have now surpassed six million units worldwide following the successful launch in Japan just over a week ago. It’s truly humbling to see the rate at which gamers across the globe are choosing PS4 as their next gen console of choice. Even more exciting is what happens when gamers power up their PS4s. In the United States, more than 90% of PS4s are online, enabling gamers to connect, compete and share their greatness with friends and fellow gamers.
There have now been more than 3.6 million live broadcasts, and more than 56 million spectate sessions on PS4 through Twitch and Ustream. In fact, since January 1st, PS4 gamers account for 20% of daily broadcasters on Twitch. PS4 owners are also embracing the Share button on the DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller, with more than 100 million shares captured as fans show friends their latest achievements on Facebook and Twitter.

Sony needs the success. It is locked in it perennial battle with Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox One. It has also faced challenges from consumers who play games on smartphones and tablets.

Sony’s earnings have been poor for years. Its battered camera and TV businesses have been hurt by low margins. Its studio revenue is uneven, as is the case for most major studios that are victim to the success of big movies.

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