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Sony announces PlayStation VR headset sales of nearly 1 million

The PlayStation VR launched in October 2016

Just over 4 months since its launch on October 13, 2016, Sony Interactive Entertainment has released sales figures of 915,000 worldwide as of February 19, 2017.

Sony's next self-imposed challenge is to take the lead position in the virtual reality market, according to Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The company currently has over 100 software titles and content compatible with its virtual reality headset, with over 220 more in development for the PS VR (100 of which are planned for release this year). Anticipated launches include "Gran Turismo Sport," "Final Fantasy XV," "Steel Combat" and "Tekken 7."

The headset is sold as an add-on to the PlayStation 4 console, and retails for $400 ($500 with a set of virtual reality hand controllers and camera.)