James Delahunty
8 Jan 2007 15:21
Sony Computer Entertainment America has confirmed that in the six weeks following the launch of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) console, over 1 million units were shipped to North America. The company did not give any figures for the number of units actually sold to consumers but did deny claims that there is a surplus of stock available in stores in some areas saying the "PS3 has been selling out at retail outlets across North America".
According to the company, it is this demand that helped the PS3 hit the 1 million milestone in less time than both the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 consoles. "SCEA went to great lengths to help meet demand for PS3, including airlifting systems into North America on a weekly basis to ensure a steady stream of units were available to consumers throughout the holiday season," said SCEA boss Jack Tretton.
"The fact that we were able to reach the one-million mark faster than our top-selling platform, PS2, further validates the strength of the PlayStation brand and our belief that consumers are ready to experience true high-definition gaming." he added. The number of units shipped to Japan is still unknown.
Source:
GamesIndustry.biz
1 million PS3s shipped across North America