New 40 GB PS3 pushes sales

Posted by Joshua Karp on Nov 17, 2007 2:02 pm 11 comments

Filed in Playstation 3, Retail

Sony has done the impossible, pushing Playstation 3 sales to a point that might almost be described as…impressive. The newly released 40GB PS3 model seems to have caused a surge in unit sales, shoving the PS3 into competitive territory with Microsoft and Nintendo. Prior to the appearance of the 40GB version, the Playstation 3 was consistently moving around or under 30,000 units every week. Not great. The first week numbers for the 40GB model are in, however, and they’re a bit staggering. During the first week that the 40GB PS3 was available, there were 100,000 total units moved. Yikes. Whether this is a fluke, or signals a turning point along the rocky road towards console sales security remains to be seen, but whatever the outcome it’s clear that Sony is moving in the right direction.

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On Nov 17, 2007 @ 2:25 pm, Dan Said:

With the $200 price cut compared to last year and more titles (actual goods ones as well) this year Sony will definitely see a difference in sales. Now if only they got a huge killer title to accompany the holiday season and then they’ll be set. Sony better hope ( and help if necessary) Epic release Unreal Tournament 3 before the year ends if they really wanna boost their sales.

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On Nov 17, 2007 @ 3:54 pm, Jeff B. Said:

Does anybody remember how shitty the 360 did in its first year? Hello just as bad.

It’s good to see these numbers because I like my PS3 and it’s definitely better than the 360.

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On Nov 17, 2007 @ 8:08 pm, Galvatron Said:

Yeah but the 360 had good titles an wasn’t very finiky with hd tv’s or monitors. Metal Gear Solid 4 will help boost some sales.

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On Nov 17, 2007 @ 9:23 pm, Jeff M Said:

I still have a ps2.

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On Nov 17, 2007 @ 9:54 pm, Dtest5477 Said:

360 right now is better -better games, more people and better online options. might be the 1st time i agree with gal.

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On Nov 18, 2007 @ 2:30 am, Jordan Brown Said:

Yeah the 360 wasn’t finicky with HDTV’s because they all break… I have never had a problem with my PS3 but 2 RROD 360s…. I still have one because of Ace Combat and a couple other titles though..

The PS3 still needs some bigger exclusives, Metal Gear can’t come soon enough, then everyone can put their money where their mouth is.

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On Nov 18, 2007 @ 3:42 pm, iLL chri$ Said:

I think Sony did the right thing to make a bigger price cut with their new version because now they can really compete financially with Microsoft. The 360 is doing pretty well but my prediction is that the PS3 will outsell the 360 come Christmas time 2008.

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On Nov 21, 2007 @ 12:04 pm, Tee Jay Said:

Mass Effect for Xbox 360

and

Uncharted for PS3

Either way I win!

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On Jun 17, 2008 @ 4:49 am, sina Said:

ps3 is best

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