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200 PS3 units sold in three minutes in Korea

Posted Jun 13, 2007 at 11:22AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Korea, Microsoft, QWERTY, Sony, UK

PS3 sales is moving really slow compared to its market competitors, especially during the month that passed. This, however, is no sign at all that Sony's horse is in a critical condition. In Korea, whose market is dominated by online PC-games, 200 PS3 units were unexpectedly sold in three minutes.

Before the scheduled launch this June 16, Sony placed some units up for grabs on a cable TV shopping channel. It was supposed to fuel the hype by showing off the various functions of the console, but hungry fans could not wait more. All the units were sold almost instantly, leaving no space for any more introductions.

Sony Computer Entertainment Korea marketing manager Kang Hee-won said, "It was an amazing pace that nobody had expected. It also meant that there wasn't enough time to show off the PS3's various functions to viewers, since they were sold out before we could explain them."

Even with such warm reception, Microsoft is not backing down. Instead, Microsoft Korea marketing coordinator Lim Dae-hwan actually believes this is a good sign for both companies. He stated, "We have a positive view [on the launching of the PS3]. We welcome it. We have walked alone, but the competition will make us grow together [with Sony]." Looks like there won't be any wars here, but healthy competition, like in the UK.

As if our Korean gaming friends weren't lucky enough with their 80GB PS3s, their 360 Elites will be packed with a QWERTY keyboard. With all the love they're getting, will we see the industry bloom in Korea? After all, it's a country that embraces StarCraft like a national sport, and a place where the best on the online scene come from.

Via Korea Times

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It hadn't been launched yet, and these were a batch of special "pre-release" consoles.

So it's not even remotley surprising they sold that fast...just like in the first couple weeks of every territories launch the PS3 when super quick, then the sales died down.

It is just the extreme sony die-hards that have been waiting for the release that are buying it up...they create a spike of sales in a short amount of time, but then the sales fall down to less then every other console.....

Any critical thinker with half a brain knows the PS3 just isn't worth it right now, unless you want a BR player...

# i feel koreans are crooks — Guest 2007-06-13 15:14

they try to take advantage of buying these system just to to sell tham for high prices. Don't they have manners to wait before getting the console before bought. Koreans are rude up front than japanese. there is racism in other countries without using racist. they get angry easliy to others without respect.

# yeah true — Guest 2007-06-13 15:20

they like to slap others for no good reason and unaware when it happens. they also yell or screaam with unspeakable approach. i say watch out. japanese hates korea because there are too many koreans living in japan.

# stfu — Guest 2007-06-13 15:37

U dumbasses dont know ***** about koreans, out of all asia country koreans r most respected u dumb fking ass *****rs

# although — Quixand 2007-06-13 16:00

i don't share red's agitation... he is right.

# here is why — Guest 2007-06-13 17:39

Its because all you americans, europeans, and canadians are all noobs...

they pwn you in a millisecond!

# Is this really good news? — MGSROCKS1 2007-06-13 22:49

I'm happy that Korean gamers are interested in the system, but did people forget there is piracy there? The system might have sold but if the games are going to be pirated, how is Sony going to make money? Just a thought.

# RE: stfu — Guest 2007-06-13 23:23

"most respected" eh?

oh the lolz

# common sense aint common — Guest 2007-06-14 02:44

halerious..

my toe nails could think of something better than that

btw..

your ps3 bashing is getting old.. repeating the same thing all the time? might aswell just copy and paste instead of using that amazing xbot wit to come up with something new

arent you supposed to be having fun playing your almighty xbox with the almighty games library (gears of war.. and..)?? .. oh wait your waiting for games too.. and its your second year

bai bai retard

# wtf. — Guest 2007-06-14 03:31

goddamned, how could people flame korea, burn in hell racist. B/

Korea ftw. goddamned.

# Shatterdome... — Guest 2007-06-14 05:45

its surprising to me... 200 in 3min. (Thats a hell of a lot for 3 min.)

# Naa — aZure 2007-06-14 05:47

Mister Common Sense is probally at work... Thats when he feels the need to come too the PS3 section on qj.net and post about things PS3 related... Cant blame him... If i worked in a 1m by 1m office cubicle... Id come here just to piss people off... Cause id live a sad life just like Mister Common Sense... Ain't that right Mister Common Sense?

# ... — Guest 2007-06-14 05:50

Yea right... if theres piracy there then it would be here in america 2. Theres a lot of people trying to do it in America but..they cant. so how do u figure korea can do it?

# Mr. Common — Guest 2007-06-14 05:59

U know i thought u were a normal fanboy but now your starting to act like a geek 2. How long did it take to come up with this?

its obvious people want the ps3 if it sold out that quick (With hype or not). And the sell in advanced probably because they want people to have it?...

u look to deep into things and pick out somthing to twist into bad talk. Thats exactly what make you a fanboy... Ur only one-sided

# I just said its thought — MGSROCKS1 2007-06-14 07:27

I'm just looking a head thats all. Americans are trying too but Asia has always done it every system launch. Why do you think Sony and Microsoft are both tackling piracy in Asia? They don't want it to happen to the Next-gen system.

# I honestly belive Mr. Common Sense is working for someone. — Guest 2007-06-14 07:48

Think about it. I've read quite a few of his posts over the past couple of months and he's just so mechanical; never even mentions anything else besides the PS3. His comments appear to be posted without recognition of what others are talking about. I've read up about viral marketing and paid forum trolls and it's not as uncommon as one would think. I honestly think he's paid to do this. I mean really, why else would go to every article about the PS3, mindlessly scroll down to the post box, avoid everyone’s comments, and post something stupid that you know nobody will read because of your reputation you've made for yourself? He's beyond fanboy and I feel there's something else behind it.

# .. — Guest 2007-06-14 08:41

They did the same thing on a Korean shopping channel that deals with bathroom furnishings and accessories when an executive spotted a link between their products and Microsoft's Xbox360.

Sales of the console's special tv offer bundle produced sales in excess of 3000 in just 20 minutes.

A spokesman for Microsoft stated "Our products sales in Korea have always been somewhat lacklustre because of the perceived reliability issues associated with Xbox hardware. Thanks to our partners and their products here on HTS Channel, we have been able to offer our Korean customers vastly improved reliability "

A spokesman for HTS commented; "Our personalised Kenji 'Burning Cocoon/Dragon reborn' Towel set really complements the colour scheme and aesthetics

of Microsoft's latest game machine and truly provides a stable gaming environment"

# yeah! — Guest 2007-06-14 09:53

ive been thinkin that too,like he spends more time here than most ps3 fans,wots the story with that,theres plenty of xbox sites!I dont go to xbox sites and take the piss.think,if we all went to the main xbox sites and posted hundreds of negative comments maybe we could make a difference,wort h thinkin about!!our own form of viral marketing!

# Comments about flopping systems, overheating storys(Lies) over the net make no difference to the buyers they are all buying the Wii — Guest 2007-06-14 09:55

I will mention the PS3 in Europe its almost dead and the sales of the 360s are at least keeping consistant but not that high(though it has a huge attach rate of games to it and Xbox live also makes big money for MS), but the Wii is as usual kicking ass even in Europe.

In Japan the Wii is just wiping out the PS3 and 360 and in the USA the Wii is winning the 360 is very strong but the PS3 is almost dead there to.

There is no argument these are just facts and arguing about your console on this site changes no ones mind about what system they have as they already own their chosen console thats why they are here.

# North and South — Guest 2007-06-14 10:07

North and South Korea really luv each other then ?

# almost dead? — Guest 2007-06-14 10:09

do you live in a cave?

wait ...

i apologise to all cavemen... you must live under a rock

so the little mud crab must of went up to you and told you these rumours

# All 3 consoles will sell fast there for a few days — Guest 2007-06-14 10:12

Expect to see the Elite do just as well to though proberly slightly less quick, as the PS3 for once got something out first..

# It will be like Americas launch again! — Guest 2007-06-14 14:46

They will sell a bunch at first then people start to realize hey ive only got 2 games to play that are worth playing and word gets around and they stop selling. And they people who blew 600 dollars on one will wonder maybe i should of bought the 360 and it takes over like it has here. Also for all of you that think o well MGS4 or any other single game will help sells on a large scale. Your wrong. One game can not sustain a gaming console. Locoroco proved that one. If Halo 3 or Gears were the only games out for the 360 and the PS3 had hundreds of games, the ps3 would win but unless many more good games come out for the ps3 it will end up like the Dreamcast.

# uh — Guest 2007-06-14 15:37

there are 20 exclusive PS3 games(13 of them are big games, as in AWESOME and HUGE) coming out until the end of 2007. here are a couple of the ones i want

Socom confrontation

Lair

Warhawk

Uncharted drakes fortune

Heavenly sword

ninja gaiden

eight days

haze(timed exclusive though.)

ratchet and clank

Coded Arms

Eye of Judgement

Hot Shots golf 5

folklore

# The geeks — Guest 2007-06-14 18:57

that find out how are in america 2. What im saying is if theres piracy there than it Will be here 2. If they restrain it here they restrain it over there... i dont think theres 2 much of a problem at least with the PS3

# onesided...mentalboy11 — Guest 2007-06-14 19:10

Mgs4, killzone 2, Home (Not a game but will help sales)... Theres not 1 moment since i bought my PS3 that i wanted a 360. I Have 5 games right now that I love playing, not 1.

N your right theres not 1 game that will change everything, but list above shows what coming soon that will change a Hell of a lot.

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