PlayStation 3 Celebrates Its 3rd Birthday
Three years ago the PlayStation 3 launched across the United States, bringing Blu Ray gaming, and high definition graphics to millions of consumers. Today Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) celebrates the third anniversary of the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Network.
Reiterating the ten-year lifecycle SCEA highlighted the PS3′s tremendous momentum, commenting on the publisher’s best software lineup to date, from titles like Uncharted 2, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, InFamous and Killzone 2 garnering critical acclaim. In fact, today SCEA led the 2009 Spike Videogame nominations with 17 nominations, more than any other first or third party publisher.
Patrick Seybold, Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media, SCEA, commented that
“We are extremely proud that in just three years into its lifecycle, PlayStation 3 and the unmatched digital offerings of PlayStation Network have helped to redefine the connected home entertainment experience”.
He continued:
“From a tremendous lineup of blockbuster titles, to Blu-ray movies and games, to access to a library of thousands of movies, TV shows and games on the PlayStation Store, no other system on the market today delivers a more complete entertainment experience or a better value than PS3. With the continuing addition of new features such as Netflix and Facebook integration, highly anticipated break-out games like MAG and God of War III on the horizon, and the on-going evolution of connected experiences through PlayStation Network, we’ve only just begun scratch the surface.”
Last month, U.S. sales for the PS3 grew nearly 70 percent over last year, making it the only console to experience significant growth year over year. October also marked the highest month of revenue on record for the PlayStation Store, with downloads increasing 60 percent over October 2008. To date, more than 650 million pieces of content have been downloaded worldwide from PlayStation Store. Currently, there are more than 31 million registered PlayStation Network accounts worldwide.
Jesse Divnich, Director of Analyst Services, EEDAR disected the consoles success, saying:
“Many believe a console race is a 100-meter dash, but it’s really a marathon. The PS3′s ten-year lifecycle is clear testament of Sony’s commitment to providing entertainment value to consumers, PS3’s growth in recent months is a perfect example of how a new low price along with upcoming innovative, exclusive titles such as MAG, Gran Turismo 5 and God of War III, will act as large catalysts for driving the PS3′s install base even higher. Add in the robust offerings on the PlayStation Network and there’s no doubt that PS3′s success will continue well throughout 2010, and beyond.”
As the PS3 system enters its fourth year, launches from much anticipated first-party titles including, MAG, Heavy Rain, Gran Turismo 5, EyePet, Modnation Racers and God of War III, as well as third-party releases such as Bioshock 2 from 2K Games, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Dante’s Inferno both from EA, Final Fantasy XIII from Square Enix, and Capcom’s Super Street Fighter IV, will enable SCEA to continue to redefine gameplay in 2010.
PlayStation today offers an unmatched breadth of entertainment and content choices, including streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix, in addition to PlayStation Network’s expansive library of 17,400 TV episodes and movies for rent and purchase; a rich selection of more than 450 games for PS3 and PSP, 4,000 pieces of add-on game content and exciting new offerings such as “minis” and the “digital comics,” which will be available later this year. PlayStation has been redefining consumer entertainment for the past 15 years and consumers can remain confident that the PS3 system and PlayStation Network offerings will only continue to grow and expand as consumer entertainment needs evolve.
18 Responses to “PlayStation 3 Celebrates Its 3rd Birthday”
Great post, Sebastian.
wow, three years already? muahaha, I’m so glad I didn’t listen to my friends back then…. letsee, if I had… I would have bought 4 xbox’s by now, instead of one ps3 that never breaks. THANK YOU SONY!!!
Good thing I listened to my parents and just waited for a PS3. I would’ve missed all the great PS3 exclusives that are coming out
Happy birthday PS3!
in the past three years, I spend well over $7000 on my ps3. Holy shit.
Thanks Sony!
Wow 3 years , how time flies. Happy birthday to my favorite inanimate object in my household.
it’s a celebration
So where do the numbers fall after 3 years? Something like 27-28 million? I’d say the ps3 has done outstanding in what has been accomplished in 3 years considering the competition from 2 other consoles. I find it amazing that each generation of consoles Sony takes chances and risks to bring something new and innovative to the table despite the initial criticism from all over the media. I’m sure by now many will agree that putting a blu ray drive in the system wasn’t a mistake, which was the #1 thing that was picked on. The cell processor and it’s unique architecture. If not for it we wouldn’t have the incredible games like the Uncharted series, metal gear, killzone etc. The ps3 is such an incredible system that I truly cannot wait to see what they conceive for the next one.
Happy birthday, fatso!
I can’t believe it’s been three years! Happy Birthday! My favorite thing to do after work is turn on my new Sharp flat screen tv, they’re a client of mine, and play my PS3.
Used to play xbox360.. got bored of it, got a PS3 a year and a half ago.. never been happier! Happy Bday PS3! U SoB U!
Happy Birthday, PS3! I may have just got you back in December 2008, but you have shown me just what the future of gaming holds and given me hours upon hours of entertainment!
I love how everything gets released around my birthday. Makes me easy to buy for.
Hell even the first SegaCD units (tray) were released around this time as well. …thanks Mom I know it cost a bundle.
Seems like it’s been longer than 3 years, I guess that’s because I can’t imagine life without it anymore! HA! I love you PS3, never leave me…until I can get a PS4. You had a slow start but whose soaring to the top now DOUBTERS??? The way I see it we are just now starting to see the potential of the PS3 being tapped. The XBox 360 has already been tapped, maybe only small improvements are left, whereas I think the PS3 can still make giant leaps. Drake will probably be in my living room with me in Uncharted 3 and I’ll be able to sell the treasure we find together for millions of $$$
holy shit is right hater.
I forgot the ps3 released on my dad’s birthday. Hah, happy birthday dad, hope you don’t hold a grudge.
@Thehater
your friends games dont count as yours and 11 PSN games dont add up to 100$.
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