PS3 beats Xbox 360 and Wii by three to one, sales up 999 percent |
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The PS3 has outsold the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii by a ratio of three to one in the latest ChartTrack sales figures. The 999 percent sales increase follows the launch of the new slimmer PS3 SKU in the UK last tuesday.
While ChartTrack wasn't able to release the actual sales figures, it has confirmed that the console has outsold the Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii and the DS Lite by three units to one:
The sales increase is very impressive, making the PS3 the top selling hardware in Week 36. The Xbox 360, Wii and DS Lite all sold around the same amount last week – PS3 Slim outsold each of them by a ratio of three-to-one
The longevity of this uplift very much depends on the time of year. The PS2 Slim was released in November, much closer to Christmas. WeÂ’ll have to wait and see how things work out for Sony this time.
Seems like a pretty good week for Sony. The redesigned PS3 was launched in the UK on September 1 for £ 249.99.
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wow that is pretty impressive...
Two words:
Holy *****
.
Let the truth be heard
HOLY ******* THIS IS F*****(FLAPJACK ) AMAZING!!! LOLZ
Now its time for the Real Boss to Shine High in its Throne!!
Its all about the PS3 now, and wooohooo!! I waz able to get 100 bucks back from my PS3 when the price cut waz made. 30 days price match refund.
LOL!! OH YEA!!! YOU LIKE THAT MASTER CHEF!!!! 999 PERCENT!!!!
You know you're a threat when you beat the DS.
All you non believers kneel and kiss the mu*****'g ring!!!
PS3' turn to eat.
i agree with gods gate,that is not a bit.
Due to the dip in sales before the PS3 slim's release, due to hype (people will hold/wait out) and lack of 80GB PS3 retail stock, this does not surprise me one bit.
When you have people waiting for a slim, coupled with low retail stock, you'd predict/foresee a sales spike/increase developing once the slim hits shelves. I, for one, wasn't surprised.
As Ryan pointed out, we'll have to see if they can keep this up. If so, great! If not...
Ownage
i really hope used fat ps3's will show up at more sane prices now.
It's new. Against 3 systems that have had a while on the market, the majority who want already owning one, and it now getting towards the time when people start thinking about Christmas.
No-one's going to be buying them 3.
At the same time, a new gadget and everyone that's been waiting for a PS3 price cut, it was going to slaughter them this week. It's just down to whether it can keep up high sales.
peoples comments are hilarious
... it's the PS3... it's not new at all. A smaller version sure, but still the same ol PS3.
It's 999 Percent!!!
Its hella funny how all the 360 fan boys are rating us low....Jealous much?
LOL This is completely obvious. Its a NEW system which just hit the market. If this goes on for 2 months or 3 weaks atleast it will surprise me. And dont forget it didnt go on sale from sep 1 it was already for sale 25th aug. And i dont really like that crap i'd rather get the fat one. its too ugly
999% of the extremely low sales charts from the previous week isnt terribly difficult.
Last week only about 30k units sold in every territory, total, that wasnt the US or Japan.
This includes the UK, EU, Asia, Aus and several other territories.
The UK itself only sold 5k units (5,159 to be precise, with a decrease in sales of about 25% compared to the previous week.) Even at a 10x increase, thats still only 50k odd units.
Current estimates are putting the PS3 at about a 500k unit sale point this week alone, though. That is pretty amazing considering the PS3 has only sold about 23.5m units in its current shelf life.
Admittedly, as many have pointed out, the same kind of sales increase has been seen in various consoles after such price cuts (Like the gamecube.)
I hope the trend continues, personally, and heres hoping Sony can do something to keep the momentum up. I honestly dont care what it is, as long as it plays games, and the more units the PS3 sells, the more devs will be willing to make non-cookie cutter games. While God of War and such are excellent titles, I'm hoping for the surge in sales to motivate some people into perchance releasing some less sure fire selling sequels. A nice new Suda51 game or somesuch would be nice.
360 fanboys are hilarious too
LOL @ all the PS3 Fanboy comments
Only the smart one saw this coming. If you hear about a new product coming out, you're obviously going to wait for it instead of buying the current version. Example: iPhones, PSPs, DSs, etc. There was an increase in Japan when the White PS3 was released. The increase has nothing to do with wether or not one console is better than the other, it's about what is "new and different". People like to keep up with the times and like to be up to date with the latest products.
"999%"
LOL, yeah, because no one bought the PS3 last month. IF Sony sold 1 PS3 in one month, and sold 50 in the next, that would be a 5000% increase. In the month after that they sold 5 PS3s, that would be 4000% decrease.
"Its all about the PS3 now"
LOL.... "now".... How many times have I heard that. I'll definitely be hearing that again when Sony is "forced" to release another version of the PS3 in a few years. And when I mean "forced", I'm not just talking forced by their competitors, but also from the Sony fanboys whining and complaining about wanting something new.
Yeah, I'd stick with the fat one too. Only way I'll buy another PS3 is if they release a white one here in the US.
PS3 does bad - HAH THATS WHAT YOU PIECE OF *****S DESERVE FOR BUYING A BLU RAY PLAYER
PS3 does good - It is to be expected and it won't last long, it'll probably go back last place after a while
Xbox 360 does good - YEAH MAN NO ***** ITS THE BEST CONSOLE IN THE WORLD
Xbox 360 does bad - It'll pick up next time there weren't many good games out anyway.
And that is your typical 360 fanboy comments. Well kinda to be expected to be the same for PS3 but other way around of course -.- Me I don't care as long as something results in the death of the Wii or finally making arrogant Nintendo drop the price instead of standing there with the same price even with the 360 being cheaper without HDD and PS3 just 50 dollars more with much more features. Oh wait I said I was a 360 fanboy soooooooo DEATH TO PS3!!!!!!!!!
What? ._.
@ hush404
I really don't get it...
i was about to bash you as a 360 fanboy ... but i read all your post and i i won't because a i see your point. I have all 3 consoles and i hate when people call me ps3 fanboy because i like something about the PS3. if you ask me ... i would say 360 fanboys are the worst fanboys ... and most of them are americans ... thank you all americans are not like that!
The point is ... all systems have pros and cons ... that's it ,that's all !
Ya man its a awsome console! For all in one media player or gaming.
the ps3 probably sold 75k or 100k. Cause last weeks Wii sales 25k.
999% increase of isn'that much of a when there's only 1040 units sold last week. But its still good.
Mine is the 4usb, 60GB, PS2 backwards compatible, pretty crome lined model and I love it more than the newer ones.
Funny how everyone goes away from the whole 3-to-1 thing over three other consoles, and tries to justify how 999% isn't "that big of a deal."
PS3 has picked up, get over it. Don't care what you kids call me, since it'd be irrelevant since you're not as high up on the social ladder as me.
wtf?
shi....I'm counting on them going UP since I've been out collecting backward compatible models from pawn shops to sell to serious buyers who really want b/c for ps2 games/homebrew and what-not....
a point is a point....good way to sum it up
sorry but anyone who says "social ladder" is not high on the social ladder at all.. more ---nerd.
Tell that to everyone that's rebuying the new versions of the PSP, new versions of the DS, the Elite when it came out, to replace the old versions they already own. I never said it was the main reason, obviously that's the price cut, but it's a sizable portion that can't just be ignored.
Social ladder, oh please, you spend all of your time on the internet. More like the idiot ladder of life.
Obviously you don't understand sales and why it is at 999%. There's no point in telling you since the only thing you will believe is whatever helps you sleep at night.
I'm not bashing your comment or anything but Sony BEAT Nintendo and MS 3 to 1. Which means they outsold them 3 to 1. The number of PS3's sold did not increase by 999%...
just curious, why is your name Hideo Kojima.
And if all the PS3 fanboys are happy that PS3 is having a good week, what is it to you? PS3 Slim sold 150,252 units in 3 days in Japan. If you don't like the 999%, maybe that's a better # representation for you. Either way, I'm sure Hideo Kojima has better things to do than write a long comment just to ruin in PS3 fanboy's parade.
Does it matter why my user name is Hideo Kojima? Do user names matter? Does a comment from a user named Hideo Kojima make you sad? You guys act like Hideo Kojima works exclusively for Sony just because he made a couple games that were exclusive to Sony.
"if all the PS3 fanboys are happy that PS3 is having a good week, what is it to you? "
.... it matters because they are bragging 999% when they don't understand how much is 999% really is when compared to previous sales. READ THE 2ND PARAGRAPH OF MY FIRST COMMENT.
150,252 units sold in Japan for a "NEW PS3" aka "PS3 SLIM" within 3 days of its release. From August 2-29 of 2009, only 17,536 PS3s were sold in Japan. Do you understand where I am going here? It's not the same model, if it was, the sales wouldn't have increased.
The Rating System on here is stupid and pointless, they should just take it out completely, don't even pay attention to it. Comments should not be rated by wether or not it is for or against their chosen console. Its not just 360 fanboys, its PS3 fanboys as well... and Wii fanboys, if they exist.
A little bit more info on sales in Japan
1,556 "FAT" PS3s were sold in Japan from August 23-29 of 2009.
hi guys i have bouth PS3 and xbox so im not a fanb but the 3.1 ratio can be explained ,
may be 1 - the PS3 redisign : small ps3 feet Jap life style and any leeving room
may be 2 - the school opening , yeah many guys just comme from holidays and found a new PS3 redisigned with low price
may be 3- the upcoming titels
* GT5
* GOW3
* FF
* Unsharted ...
May be 4 - its a new era
only 2 people bragged about 999%.
who exactly is "you guys" and nobody acted like Hideo Kojima work exclusively for Sony.
And why does it matter which model it is, end of the day, it's still a ps3. The sale still goes towards total ps3 sales. It's like separating Xbox 360 Arcade and Xbox 360 Elite. There's no point to it. And since the slim sales, bravo to Sony.
that's cause they didn't restock on ps3s so their basically sold out, and you seem to not mention the it outsold 360 and wii 3-1, so by your math those consoles sold 10 and the ps3 sold 30
Your still missing the point.
PS3 is outselling by 3 to 1.
Fact is a fact. Get ***** straight, and stop trying to make up some BS excuses.
are *****ing Sherlock Holmes.
f#ucking microsoft payed to make maps exclusives for the 360 so we wont get our hands on them this is to the ppl that are waiting for MW2 :-????
WHAT DOES THE THE SCOUTER SAY ABOUT THEIR SALES INCREASE?
ITS OVER NINE HUNDRED PERCENT!!!!!!
WHAT? NINE HUNDRED? THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!
That's just a timed exclusive just like ever other 360 exclusive. Castle Crashers, Braid, Rock Band 2, GTA IV dlc, Fallout 3 dlc, Ninja Gaiden 1 + 2, Tales of Vesperia, Eternal Sonata all are or will be on the ps3 soon enough. Where as I can't think of a single thing on the ps3 that has gone to 360 and especially not a superior version.
wii fanboys?!?!?!? I agree with Hideo all the way
stfu.. i bet youre gay and had a thing with the real hideo kojima.. your username should be bill gates?.. haha..
never gets old
@ f31j
I've gotten the username comments almost everywhere, mainly from PS3 users, not just in this article. The Elite and Arcade are basically the same console, inside and out. People know that, so it's not that big of a money maker.
@ jrsmaster411
Didn't restock? What kind of idiot thinking is that! That would be a loss of money. What, you don't think Sony wants to get rid of their old stock? That people would still want to buy the bigger and older version which does the same thing? Looks like you're the moron. People knew the Slim was coming out, its new and cheaper, do you really think they wouldn't wait? 3-1 or 999%, its the same thing, my point still applies to it.
@ Masemune
"PS3 is outselling by 3 to 1."
Error, the PS3 "SLIM" is the reason why it is outselling 3-1. That is the fact, its not BS. The proof is all in the sale numbers of the previous weeks prior to its release.
that sounds so familiar but from where?
like I said before I am eagerly waiting on the sales chart for the PS3 for the month of September
You the stupidest person I know.
PS3 Slim is still a PS3. fking moron
Gosh man your the fking stupidity amazes me.
It still doesn't change the fact that its scrapping ass right now...
Having *****ing despised the PlayStation 3, but mainly Sony, since it's inception, I am actually going to jump ship at this point. The new model is ace and actually affordable.
Four years ago when they expected UK folk to pay £425 for the thing it was literally a complete joke... but it's clear Sony have paid off this "ten year plan" of theirs.
Admitted... well played!
@ unggoy
*****got, if you don't have anything intelligent to add to this conversation then just shut the ***** up. Otherwise, just sit there choking yourself while jacking off to your gay midget porn. *****ing pathetic man, save yourself and the human race and commit suicide. Stupid people like you are the reason why the world is the way it is.
@ Masemune
Idiot, I didn't say the PS3 Slim wasn't a PS3, I was pointing out that PS3 Slim is the reason for sale increase, yet your dumb ass is too stupid to understand that. Your stupidity amazes me, not only do you not know hot to spell, but you can't even use proper grammar while calling someone an idiot, how the ***** does that make you look? You choose not to look at the facts and you're calling me a moron because you can't accept the truth.... damn, you're *****ing dumb.
Wooopdy fking doo da. I made a fking typo. But obviously mr. perfect here has never made a grammar mistake. Stop trying to act all high and mighty. I don't accept what truth? That the PS3 Slim is still a fking PS3 and its Beating the fking hell out of all the dam consoles? yes I do accept that fact.
@ Hideo
Actually, you have no proof the PS3 slim is the reason of the sales hike. Say the PS3 got a $100 decrease and there is no PS3 Slim released, are you saying PS3 would not be selling? People would still be coming out to buy due to the decrease of price, which was 1 of the main reason people held back on PS3. The new form is just Sony's traditional marketing strategy. No matter how you spin it, at the end of the day, PS3 made sales. Doesn't matter if it's the fat or slim version. I don't understand why you keep wanting to argue this.
*"The number of PS3's sold did not increase by 999%"*
read the friggin headline idiot
PS3 beats Xbox 360 and Wii by three to one, sales up 999 percent.
say ps3 was selling 1000 per week
xbox\nintendo were sellin 3330 per week
now the slim ps3 comes out and sells 9990 in a week
well look at that, not only is it outsellin xbox\nintendo 3 to 1, it also raised its own sales by 999%
Sony console owners love 'em. I have SIX PS2 slims - One for wife, 1 each 4 kids, & 1 for me...
There are literally tens of millions of PS2 owners that have just been waiting to buy a PS3 when the price dropped! Eventually at least 80% of PS2 owners will upgrade. So I predict Sony will reclaim it's crown soon & keep it!
Playstation Sales Charts:
Round 1 = Release date all Hardcore PS2 Fanboys (me) bought one.
Round 2 = Slim / Price drop 80% PS2 owners will upgrade :)
Round 3 = Years from now another price drop lot's of PS3 owners will buy 2nd & 3rd PS3's for others rooms in house & in back of cars/vans.
Round 4 = 2015 the might Playstation 4 begins....Repeat above...
I'd imagine if GT5 comes out this year the sales will further pick up.
Then where is Gears and Shadow Complex?
It's over NINNNE HUNNNDRED!!
Damn already been done
*looks above*
This might answer your question:
(Replace the "+" in the URL with an equals sign)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+M_XxV-t4Rdg
Because you reading my comment grants you access to secret government documents that detail my entire life, right? So you *know* exactly what I do each and every waking minute of the day.
And thus, you must spend all your time watching me, so you're a hypocrite. Good day, sir.
Also, "Hidden Chamber", you might as well return to your own since, like I said, you're denying me, thus you're too low to even have your voice heard.
Its the price cut i knew it! When it goes low... people will buy it and yes! I guess right hahahha now i just won a bet with my 3 friends bring it on guys!!! ahhahah 20 dollar! per person ahahhaha!
@The "HIDEO KOJIMA" Chump who got so many replies
Despite the fact that sales dipped before this increase the PS3 still outsold its competitors 3:1 which is impressive considering the DS was in that list.
Anyway, I don't see why people are happy that a system outsold another system its not like we win a free hat or something (but if Sony sends out some kind of thank you then we all win lulz) but I can certainly understand everyone being impressed. Its a good sign for Sony and in a way its a good sign for fans. Better sales could mean more support from developers...Actually I guess that could be a reason for people being happy about sales.
Charlybob,
I don't anyone that has two PS3. People can talk all they want, but I doubt more then 5% of existing PS3 owners bought another one. If they can to sell their old one or give it to another person, and that is not much. PSP ans DS are cheaper. Or if console keeps on breaking down like the 360.
"and Wii fanboys, if they exist. "
Oh they exist.
I found myself at some wii forums while looking into softmodding the thing (may as well get some use out of it :P)
and they are the most deluded people I've ever come accross.... 90% worse than xbox fanboys
but they must know on some level because you generally wont come accross them outside wii only sites lmao
What?
those *****s did it to cod mw2 as well?? ffs!
4 years? its not even 3 years yet.
You do know that PS3 slim does not play PS2 games +P
the only systems that do is
Hardware-PS2(99% all Game work 100%)
PS3 20
PS3 60
Software PS2(60% Games work 90%)
PS3 80(old version)
And sony has no plans to Make any of the FAT version at a Lower cost, So more or less all them Guys waiting for the cost to go down to have Both PS3/PS2 just wasted there time.
Lucky for me i Save money after every system like right now i am saving for PS4
(just hope it's no less then 700$)
side note- I don't even think any of the PS2 able systems are even being made anymore let alone at stores (And that's very sad)
I mean (just hope it's No MORE then 700$ LOL)
silly me
I have a 60GB (now 250GB) original PS3 and a PS2 compatible 80GB.
I believe you are probably the most stupidest person I've ever seen. The fact is, PS3 outsold the 360 and the Wii, and officially, the newer version of the PS3 is not addressed as the "SLIM", it is still a PS3. The main reason why PS3 outsold 360 and Wii is because of the $100 price cut. People know that PS3 is a better system for multimedia purposes and for gaming, but they hesitated to buy the product because it was unaffordable, and now that it is $299, consumers saw this deal as a better value compared to other gaming systems on the market and purchased the item; And in Japan, the newer version of the PS3 (PS3 "SLIM") NOT the older model of the PS3 ("FAT" PS3) sold 150,000 in just 3 days, here is the article to back up what I stated, http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ps3-slim-sells-150-000-to-beat-launch-record-in-japan. So to conclude, I advise you to quit arguing with random people if you don't have a proper foundation of an argument.
PS3 will be getting the map pack for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, this was confirmed by Infinity Ward a long time ago.
Have a BC PS3 (was 60GB now 500GB) but will buy a Slim (making it my 2nd PS3) when I can buy a 1TB HDD for it.
Unfortunately the only 1TB 2.5" SATA is 12.5mm thick but when a 9.5mm one is available to buy, I will be shopping online.
Somewhere right now, the head of the SCEE is laughing his head off in a massive pile of money surrounded by lots of beautiful women.
Typo +/
Aww you responded after saying you don't care what people think. Hypocrite much?
LOL just because ps3 got more sale (yes, even if its 3 to1 ) Fore EIGHT (or aug 25) FU**ing days they think ps3 is winning LOL
i dont get why you wanna argue over this.. youre really stupid.. ps3 or ps3 slim, it doesnt matter, it still beat the hell out of the other consoles so just stfu.. what are you, a wii or a 360 fanboy?.. then wtf are you doing here?.. gtfo on the ps3's articles and stop spouting BS and use youre f-cking brain on something more useful and better, other than arguing about this simple matter..
kool, kool, sony deffinetaly deserve this. hopefully people will realise how gd the ps3 is and gd sales will continue. it is interesting to see 360 fan boys sucking on sour grapes.
Is that one of the iron chefs or something? :/
OMFG the BEAST HAS AWAKEN............all consoles its very unfortunate but you will not B missed....RIP
He's an Xbox 360 fanboy.
Yes, I know PS3 Slim doesn't play PS2 games. I got the 60gb when it first came out, + guess what I only played PS2 games on it less then 1% of my time. Then my kids were playing the PS3 alot, so I got me a 2nd one the 80gb model + popped in a 500gb drive :)
My whole point was there are a LOT of PS2 owners out there that were waiting for a price drop + probably will upgrade now! PS2 games look older + older. It's like how many people use there PS2 consoles to play PS1 games today?
Once I got into the PS3 quality of graphics, I don't want to play PS2 anymore. GTA3 vs GTA4 - no going back LOL...
Bottom line PS2 has a MASSIVE user base + it's just a matter of time before the majority of 'em upgrade to PS3.
thanks vailX
lulz iron chef
Felis, I actually really don't care, because I'm not a nerd :)
BTW I think I told you already I own two PS3s and like 20 games for them, spent more on that than on my 360. I guess that makes me a 360 fanboy? You're weird. Thanks for mentioning me in pretty much all of your posts tho, glad to know I'm hated by QJ's biggest troll haha
lol you kids get so worked up when console sales increase, 360 fanboys too when it goes up. Try to get outside more, fresh air is good, console sales don't affect you or your life in any way
"not as high up on the social ladder as me"
Dork
Wii fanboys scare the crap out of me, they're worse than those 2012 nuts
My bad i just misunderstand what you said +P
But on a side note.
I understand your point But i kind of don't agree with it, There is still many more PS2 games that well out perform some PS3 games
(Yea they don't have Realistic graphics)
But for me that has never been a big factor in why i play games, The Main reason for what games i play is all about game play and story line. For a good example would be RPG games, There is just Way more better RPG games on PS2 then PS3 (Sadly FFXIII is going to Suck as they messed it up YET AGAIN on the fighting) Sad day for true Final Fantasy Players.