PS3 Outsells Wii in Japanese Yearly Sales
When gamers think of Japanese gaming, Sony and Nintendo both come to mind. Considering that Japan is the country of origin for the two platform holders, it would almost be a given if it weren’t for the struggling sales of Microsoft that make their platform a smaller influence in comparison.
However, for the first time since the releases of the PlayStation 3 and its competition, the true HD console has come out on top in yearly sales. This news came straight from the Media Create weekly sales figures revealing the sales of the PS3 and Wii over the past year for the Japanese region. The PS3 came out on top with a total sales amount of 1,017,094 which left the Wii in second place with a close 1,015,513 sales.
Although the lead is not by much, considering the costs of the PS3 in comparison to Nintendo’s competing console, it is clear that, if the consumers are willing to pay the premium in favor of the PS3, than the PlayStation 3 has the strength to succeed from here on out.
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3 Responses to “PS3 Outsells Wii in Japanese Yearly Sales”
Man I love Japan. Its good to know that PS3 is selling so well. Now I want to see sales once the holiday season is coming for US
I think this trend will continue from 2011 and beyond. The only thing that would change that is if the wii has another price drop. People are such suckers sometimes, the way a price drop induces sales. No matter what its still a crappy wii.
I only liked nintendo from the nes to the super nes. AFter that, ive been dissapointed generation after generation. Honestly, if it wasnt for sony, I would have stopped gaming after the snes. I guess it just bothers me when the ones that should be the least successful, are the most.
2000 phew. That IS cut throat with number in the millions.