PlayStation 3 Sales Still Going Strong
When the PlayStation 3 pricetag was finally dropped in September with the announcement of the PS3 Slim, it was impossible to deny that the impact would be significant. However, many have questioned just how much of an impact the PS3 Slim would bring and more specifically how long it would affect sales. After the over 1 million sales in September, the momentum was clearly in Sony’s favor, and it seems that this trend is continuing.
Sales data for October hasn’t been fully revealed yet, but most sources indicate that the sales for the PS3 Slim have been strong for the past month. A recent interview with Tony Bartel, Executive VP of Merchandising and Marketing at GameStop has helped reinforce the contention that the PS3 Slim is still in high demand. Tony Bartel stated the following:
“We continue to see the [price drop] giving strong momentum to PS3. Obviously we had a strong surge when they initially dropped the price, and there was a lot of excitement around that, but we still see PS3 sales as very strong through October as well…”
The big turnaround of the PS3 has given rise to more support for the PS3 platform. The strong 2009 game line-up coupled with the platform’s various multimedia offerings have put Sony in a great position moving foward. The official numbers are yet to be revealed, but high sales for the PS3 should be expected in the report which is due within the next few weeks.
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:55 AM
I picked up my 2nd today (the 250gb slim). Very nice. Now my fat goes upstairs to my bedroom.
I like the slim so far (much quieter than my old one) but I hate Demons Souls for copy protecting the save data….bastages.
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 AM
@robotron
yes, i made the mistake of starting demon’s souls on a freind’s PS3
November 4th, 2009 at 6:23 AM
dam! 1 million already?
November 4th, 2009 at 11:00 AM
same for me and ncaa
November 4th, 2009 at 11:02 AM
At this rate I expect us to destroy x-box this holiday season.
November 4th, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I was one of those sales, You’re welcome sony.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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November 4th, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Glad to see continuing momentum for our favorite console.
November 5th, 2009 at 5:58 AM
hello …
funny, the PS3 sold over 20 million before price cut & the SLIM, yet people found it too expensive & said wasn’t selling well !!!?
now with the price cut, i understand that those who found it too much to pay can now do so, but i don’t understand why now there are people buying more than one unit !!!
humm… that’s interesting
way to go SONY, the sales will go UP UP UP …
Hurray!
cheers!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Impressive! Im anxious to see sales figures fo the holiday. Hopefully sony markets well for the rush. this should be huge.