Software carries the segment
Sony’s Game & Network Services segment posted an 83% rise in operating income to ¥220.1 billion for July to September 2026, on sales up 9% to ¥1,208.5 billion. Game software and network service revenue more than offset lower hardware sales.
Hardware falls
PS5 shipments fell 35% to 2.6 million units from 4 million a year earlier. Full-game sales for PS4 and PS5 rose to 88.2 million units from 80.3 million, while Marvel’s Wolverine, released in September, passed 2.4 million copies.
Outlook
Sony raised its earnings forecasts after a stronger-than-expected second quarter, citing a smaller projected tariff hit. For more, see our companies coverage and business coverage.
Source: Sony Group, fiscal 2026 second-quarter results (5 November 2026).
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