Andre Yoskowitz
20 Jun 2008 17:14
The Sony PlayStation 3 moved to the top of Japanese console hardware sales for the week ended June 15, using the launch of the blockbuster PS3-exclusive hit Metal Gear Solid 4 as a springboard.
According to figures from Media Create, the PS3 sold 75,311 units for the week handily beating out any other console including the very popular Sony handheld, the PSP.
The Nintendo Wii lagged behind in sales for the first time in a while, selling only 45,564 units. As always, the Microsoft Xbox 360 barely made a dent in the sales, selling a measly 2163 units
According to the data, here are the rest of the figures for the week:
* 1. PlayStation 3: 75,311
* 2. PlayStation Portable: 64,675
* 3. Nintendo Wii: 45,564
* 4. Nintendo DS: 39,201
* 5. PlayStation 2: 7297
* 6. Xbox 360: 2163