PS3 Slim Sells 500,000 Worldwide In First Week

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In what is probably the most successful console re-launch in history, over half a million PS3 "slims" were sold last week worldwide according to our preliminary data - this represents over a 400% increase week on week (and a number of retailers in the US had already started selling the new model PS3 last week).

In Europe, some regions saw as much as a tenfold increase in PS3 sales (admittedly, sales had been low the previous week as consumers anticipated the new model launch) - around 250,000 units were sold in "other regions" (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia etc) according to our preliminary data. In Japan, reports have already been independently confirmed from Famitsu magazine of over 150,000 units sold - twice as much as the previous best week for PS3. Sales in Americas also saw a large increase, over 125,000 units according to preliminary data (although this could be higher as more info comes in).

PS3 software also saw significant increases - many PS3 versions of multi-platform titles comfortably outselling their 360 counterparts this week. The big question will be how long can this bump be sustained for - we expect a fair dropoff next week but PS3 should remain ahead of 360 and Wii for most of September if not longer than that.

Stay tuned for more data as it comes in... and please note that this data is still preliminary at this stage. We can say with a fair amount of certainty that between 500,000 and 600,000 units were sold but will not know the exact figure until all of the finalised data is in.

Nice. It's about to be 500,001 tomorrow hopefully

 

[KNUBB]

Nice. It's about to be 500,001 tomorrow hopefully

You bout to go get one. Good shit

 

[Poundtherock]

That's a lot of consoles in one week! I hope-to-freak the Slim = the PS2's longevity in durability! I love mine!.......So far, lol!

 

[Twigg4075]

That's pretty crazy.

 

[MmmmBeeeeer]

That is a lot more than I expected it to be.

I personally like the fat ones better :redface:

 

[mfbmike]

xbox fanboys = "PS3 FUCKIN SUCKS DUDE LOL FUCK THAT SYSTEM"

s3 price drop:

"OH SHIT NURGA IMMA GET ME ONE NOW LOLZ"

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

great numbers. i think this could be the turning point for sony this gen

 

[LC AAU]

Holy shit that's a lot.

I need to pick one up for myself.

 

[DSpydr84]

Glad people are going to realize what I've known all along.

 

[Buzzman]

I have the priginal but im also going to buy a slim and have both and put them in different rooms.

 

[riley420]

PS3 @ $400-500 = no chance

PS3 @ $300 = most likely a Christmas present for myself

I've always said that the PS3 was way too expensive for someone like me to justify the expenditure, especially considering all the good times I've had on the 360. However, for $300, it's around the same price as good Bluray players, and since mine is soooooooo slowwwwwww I may upgrade.

 

[Chrispy]

i might actually think about getting one.

 

[Yawkey Way]

hooray for christmas present.

yawkey to the ps3 baby

 

[krulmichael]

So is this where Sony finally turns things around and reclaims the spot for the best console like they did with the PS2? Now I know I know, alot has to deal with the titles that come out on each system and what not...but I think this may be the beginning to that process.

 

[Point Blank]

I got one for $155 on ebay, then just sold it again for $225. I honestly dont think Ill need one. Its a better console but me and my friends have a 360 so theres really no point. I would end up playing COD and gears more than killzone and resistance. I would rather put my money towards bioshock 2 mw2 assasins creed 2 and nba 2k10

Damn I wish you would of let someone know, lol.

 

[PP]

where are u buying a PS3 slim for 155$? lol. stolen goods?

 

[Poundtherock]

where are u buying a PS3 slim for 155$? lol. stolen goods?

PP, his name is Rip City.......just saying. :laugh:

 

[Poundtherock]

PS3 @ $400-500 = no chance

PS3 @ $300 = most likely a Christmas present for myself

I've always said that the PS3 was way too expensive for someone like me to justify the expenditure, especially considering all the good times I've had on the 360. However, for $300, it's around the same price as good Bluray players, and since mine is soooooooo slowwwwwww I may upgrade.

You won't regret it, Riley. Been reading and studying this console since the sneak news across the pond.

Had mine since 8/27.....already saw a reduction in the electric bill just the couple of weeks it registered on the bill.


BTW, like that sig, lol! Go Gators!

 

[Lupe]

hooray for christmas present.

yawkey to the ps3 baby

Welcome to PS3 son. PS3 is the system of the future na na na na na

 

[Point Blank]

Welcome to PS3 son. PS3 is the system of the future na na na na na

He doesn't even have it yet, lol.