+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) An Associated Press business article, dedicated mostly to the impending conclusion of that stupid, distracting "format war", has buried in its conclusion some PS3 sales figures. According to the piece, Sony have now sold 10.5 million PS3 consoles since launch. Which is good news for them, as it puts them squarely on track to meet their goal of selling 11 million by the end of March, a target they set themselves last December. Oh, before you go, those who like to dabble in the odd bit of conjecture and speculation should note that it's been Sony policy for a while now to count "sold" as sold, not shipped. Sony's Blu-ray DVD format could prevail Source: http://kotaku.com/357883/ps3-hits-105-million-sold Not bad at all in your first year (Europe still hasn't hit the 1 year barrier)! Funny that the PS3 get's slanted for sales, and if it sold exactly what it has in it's first year, in it's second, it would be sitting right where the 360 was after 2 years! - There abouts, or maybe even ahead? It's pretty safe to lay your bets on it selling more this year than it did last year as well. ps. Kaz looks unaturally happy :/ :laugh: Edited February 19, 2008 by Audioboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Funny that the PS3 get's slanted for sales, and if it sold exactly what it has in it's first year, in it's second, it would be sitting right where the 360 was after 2 years! - There abouts, or maybe even ahead? You're right, it's not doing as badly as has been said especially recently (though much of what was said actually did apply just a few months ago, early summer sales really were terrible),but we've got to remember Microsoft is doing this in two regions essentially. Sony is pulling in sales from all three, so even with lower numbers they add up. That said I think both systems will end up in about the same place in Europe and North America when all is said and done, which will put PS3 well up worldwide thanks to Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xirtam Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Nice, PS3 is definitely gaining ground, Hardware Sales since launch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2008 You're right, it's not doing as badly as has been said especially recently (though much of what was said actually did apply just a few months ago, early summer sales really were terrible),but we've got to remember Microsoft is doing this in two regions essentially. Sony is pulling in sales from all three, so even with lower numbers they add up. That is a problem for MS to worry about, they launched a 360 in Japan, it's not like they didn't enter that market at all. They just can't seem to offer the Japanese what they want... Now I know Sony are struggling there as well, but when prices come down and more Japanese orientated PS3 games come out, many that there is, it will definitely pickup there. This is why all along I've said if Europe goes to the PS3, the 360 will find it veeeeery hard to come out on top of sales. America can't win the war alone - HD DVD anyone? Right now, even with a year and 4 months head start in Europe (difference between 360 hitting europe, and PS3), MS are only just over 1 million consoles ahead according to VGChartz below. If you look at broken down sales just now, the sales in America for the 360 outweigh every other continent by far (2x Europe, like more than 10x Japan). Sony is a little more even, although I believe it goes Europe then America then Japan. VGChartz estimates, PS31.93M Japan 3.87M America 4.24M Others 3600.58M Japan 10.87M America 5.58M Others Those figures are likely to be out, well they are since the PS3 is only at 10.3 with them instead of 10.5 :p But it shows you the trends I said on sales for each continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 the PS3 is an underestimated console, ok it may not have the graphical processing (albeit very close) of the 360, but the cell is suited to other aspects like AI, physics and anything else that has multiple threads. the HDD can be upgraded with non proprietry drives and can be used as a linux workstation. BD player for the movie buffs, music playback for those that are interested and a good solid gaming experience, something for everyone in the box. Also having a PSP improves how I use my PS3, as well as playtv when it turns up next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Nice, PS3 is definitely gaining ground, Hardware Sales since launch! Haha, you can just see the RRODs hitting in that graph :p Okay joking aside, impressive after-holiday sales for PS3 (the holiday being the massive jumps in the graph for all three obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin001 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 the PS3 is an underestimated console, ok it may not have the graphical processing (albeit very close) of the 360, but the cell is suited to other aspects like AI, physics and anything else that has multiple threads. the HDD can be upgraded with non proprietry drives and can be used as a linux workstation. BD player for the movie buffs, music playback for those that are interested and a good solid gaming experience, something for everyone in the box.Also having a PSP improves how I use my PS3, as well as playtv when it turns up next month. Not to mention its pretty much the best Blu Ray Player in the market atm and ur also gettin the gaming side aswell....built in web browser the ablity to stream movies frm ur PC...then with the connections between the PS3 and PSP gives u the ablity to stream the movies frm ur PC to ur PS3 to the PSP frm any wiFi connection..it really is a great machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Impressive - thought it had only reached 6-7mill by now.. Whos the fat guy in the middle? :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2008 Impressive - thought it had only reached 6-7mill by now..Whos the fat guy in the middle? :s PS3 fanboy?!?! :shiftyninja: :devil: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Ninja Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Great news! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 19, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2008 I didn't know they were that high. Good for Sony (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsolete_power Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 the PS3 is an underestimated console, ok it may not have the graphical processing (albeit very close) of the 360, but the cell is suited to other aspects like AI, physics and anything else that has multiple threads. the HDD can be upgraded with non proprietry drives and can be used as a linux workstation. BD player for the movie buffs, music playback for those that are interested and a good solid gaming experience, something for everyone in the box.Also having a PSP improves how I use my PS3, as well as playtv when it turns up next month. Actually, the PS3 graphical processing surpasses the 360's by far. The PS3 is MUCH more powerful graphically than the 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Actually, the PS3 graphical processing surpasses the 360's by far. The PS3 is MUCH more powerful graphically than the 360. You're stepping into dangerous territory there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Actually, the PS3 graphical processing surpasses the 360's by far. The PS3 is MUCH more powerful graphically than the 360. You're stepping into dangerous territory there lol Don't worry, it's not so dangerous anymore. His statement's been mulled over and proven wrong so many times already that I doubt anyone'll care to speak up and dignify it with a proper response. He can use the search function if he wants one. The number doesn't actually surprise me. Just the other day I gave estimates based on numbers I had heard early January and I quoted the PS3 at 9 million, assuming that was low-end. Just remember though that just because PS3 sales may increase even more this second year doesn't mean that 360 sales won't also go up. I also wonder how the state of the US economy is going to impact the videogame industry as a whole. Hopefully nothing too adverse. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Not suprising when you think the 360 has sold hardly anything in Japan, and apart from the UK, Europe is very much PS3 land (and even in the UK sony is starting to gain, although out of my group of friends, there are still only three people who own a PS3, compared to over ten people with 360's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I also wonder how the state of the US economy is going to impact the videogame industry as a whole. Hopefully nothing too adverse.-Spenser I don't think it'll affect it too much - ultimately gaming is good value for money...you can get hours and hours of leisure time out of a $60/?40 game (plus console I know), and play with friends, which is probably much cheaper than going out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2008 Actually, the PS3 graphical processing surpasses the 360's by far. The PS3 is MUCH more powerful graphically than the 360. Seeing as no console has reached it's "limit" of what it will achieve this generation, statements like that going both ways are just going to cause merry-go-round arguments between gamers. What hits our hands, is what we play - We don't play the consoles technical specs, we play the games made on it. If you say what one will produce the best graphics right now without seeing the catalog of games each will produce, you are speculating, not stating fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzoFX Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I still think its ridiculous to make such a big fuss over graphical capabilities. To me, it would be like comparing a 7900gs to an x1950. On paper, one is more superior. In some tests one scores higher. But in realistic terms, i.e. GAMES!!! They are about equal. E.g. they both handle the same goddamn game @ the same quality levels. Sure, developers can squeeze more out of them, but then the same can be said for both. Lastly, no developer will ever be able to squeeze 100% out of its POTENTIAL. Stats like those always look good on paper, and stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Good to see the Playstation 3 is raising regarding sales, now lets make those games cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamerhomie Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Wow, really? Didn't the 360 only sell just over 10 million at the end of last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACTIONpack Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 This report was out since the beginning of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Wow, really? Didn't the 360 only sell just over 10 million at the end of last year? I believe MS hit the 10 million mark just after a year after its launch (january 07 ish), and so it seems the PS3 is selling at about the same rate. MS say they have sold over 17 million 360's now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2008 I believe MS hit the 10 million mark just after a year after its launch (january 07 ish), and so it seems the PS3 is selling at about the same rate.MS say they have sold over 17 million 360's now It may well be selling a little quicker, if you freeze the USA sales in January for the year, then Europe still has march to go to for a year. So technically some parts of the world haven't clocked in on their yearly sales yet :p But anyway, it's sold fairly well considering how dicey launch was, and especially in a year with fairly lackluster software until the last few months with Uncharted/UT3/R&C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It may well be selling a little quicker, if you freeze the USA sales in January for the year, then Europe still has march to go to for a year.So technically some parts of the world haven't clocked in on their yearly sales yet :p it's sold fairly well considering how dicey launch was, and especially in a year with fairly lackluster software until the last few months with Uncharted/UT3/R&C. ...and considering its price. It's done really well in spite of everyone saying it's really expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 thats rather unexpected. i always thought ps3 wasnt selling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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