Record-breaking 165,000 PS3s sold at UK launch

18:45, Mar 26th 2007 by Neil Long
New format becomes fastest-selling home console ever over its debut weekend.
The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one, and makes PS3 second only to PSP in the overall launch weekend sales stakes. The Sony handheld shifted 185,000 during its opening weekend back in September 2005.

PS3’s record-breaking debut for a home console comfortably beats the previous top seller Nintendo Wii, which sold 105,000 after its frantic launch weekend in December last year. Fellow format rival Xbox 360 racked up an estimated 70,000 at launch in December 2005.

The figure also means that Sony has not sold all of its opening weekend stock, something the platform holder claims is part of its overall strategy at retail.

- Read this Friday's MCV for a full, authoritative analysis of the PS3 launch


http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26261/Reco...d-at-UK-launch

UK launch...I hear the rest of Europe wasn't as receptive.

UK launch...I hear the rest of Europe wasn't as receptive.

we will find out in due time. all that matters is how it continues to sell from hear on out. hopefully it will go good. since a lot more good games are on the way, i dont see why it wouldnt.

Wow, that's surprising, honestly. I wonder how the rest of Europe did....I know I've seen a lot of new yellow dots on Folding!

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26261/Reco...d-at-UK-launch

why are some of the people putting a bad spin on the Good PS3 launch?

What is the true story?

^^ For some odd reason, people want (expect) it to fail. Sony needs to hire a new PR firm and not allow their executives to speak without pre-approved notes, LOL. Except Phil, he's cool :-)

Someone post a good link please. :)

Someone post a good link please. :)
Wasn't working for me either.

Here's one that does work:

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26261/Record-breaking-165000-PS3s-sold-at-UK-launch

Wasn't working for me either.

Here's one that does work:

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26261/Record-breaking-165000-PS3s-sold-at-UK-launch


Yes it official they actually did good in the UK, also in Australia...but Australia only has 20,000 units...

bombed everywhere in europe but the u.k, i would not call that a successful launch

U.K. will always be Sonyland.

bombed everywhere in europe but the u.k, i would not call that a successful launch

So on what basis did the launch bomb?

Is there any hard data available yet or just the usual FUD?

^^ For some odd reason, people want (expect) it to fail. Sony needs to hire a new PR firm and not allow their executives to speak without pre-approved notes, LOL. Except Phil, he's cool :-)
Haha, yeah. I agree. So many minor things that the fanboys just like to run away with, like the "Motorstorm is 1080p!" comment, etc.

And, yeah, Phil's cool as hell. xD

bombed everywhere in europe but the u.k, i would not call that a successful launch

"bombed".... LMAO!!! yeah... right...

...And exactly how did you extrapulate this information?


Jerz

bombed everywhere in europe but the u.k, i would not call that a successful launch
wrong... only France and maybe Australia did poorly, and even then it wasn't THAT bad. the rest of Europe did pretty good.

overall, it was a "good" launch in Europe, nothing more, nothing less.

oh boy.. this thread is going to get interesting..

oh boy.. this thread is going to get interesting..
only because trolls are trying to put a bad spin on this thread.

only because trolls are trying to put a bad spin on this thread.

Actually I think the thread itself just serves no purpose.. because you could say the trolls are trying to put a good spin on it too.

If the PS3 has record launch numbers in Europe how much do you really think that matters to your PS3 experience?

If the PS3 does NOT have record launch numbers in Europe how much do you really think that matters to your PS3 experience?

Do you guys even live in Europe??


Threads like this are only good for starting more arguments. Thats specifically why the mods have asked not to talk about PS3 sales. Sure numbers will come up here and there.. but to start a new thread discussion about it is just asking for another thread full of arguments.

And honestly the arguments get more and more boring everytime. The same people saying the same things.

If the PS3 has record launch numbers in Europe how much do you really think that matters to your PS3 experience?

If the PS3 does NOT have record launch numbers in Europe how much do you really think that matters to your PS3 experience?

Do you guys even live in Europe??


1) The more people that own PS3s, the more developers will come on board, the more games you get.
2) The more people that own PS3s, the more developers will come on board, the more games you get.
3) I don't.

1) The more people that own PS3s, the more developers will come on board, the more games you get.
2) The more people that own PS3s, the more developers will come on board, the more games you get.
3) I don't.
exactly.

and trolls don't try to put a good spin on it, their purpose for posting is to cause trouble. if you're in the ps3 boards, do you think posting good news would cause trouble?

exactly.

and trolls don't try to put a good spin on it, their purpose for posting is to cause trouble. if you're in the ps3 boards, do you think posting good news would cause trouble?

Yes, as others and myself have been attacked several times for posting good news about the PS3 at the PS3 board. There are lots of anti-sony people who frequent this board. Apparently posting positive about the PS3 is detrimental to their preferred format.

The UK didn't mean success for the PSP...

The UK didn't mean success for the PSP...

Is success measured as being the top seller worldwide? Or making a profit for the company? Or providing a quality handheld entertainment device that has continuing support and upgrades? Considering that Nintendo had a greater headstart in handhelds over Sony than Sony's headstart in Consoles over Microsoft, I'd say that the PSP is finding success. And aside from Nintendo's many flavors of Game Boy and the DS, has any other handheld done as well as the PSP? The LYNX? The Game gear? The Neo Geo?

exactly.

and trolls don't try to put a good spin on it, their purpose for posting is to cause trouble. if you're in the ps3 boards, do you think posting good news would cause trouble?

Rahzel.. Actually Brian also.. both of you seem to very intelligent individuals.

Without typing a 1000 word reply I think its very easy for you to figure out why sales numbers in particular always lead to arguments. Whether they are percieved as good or bad, they usually lead to more arguments than any worthy conversation.

That is specifically why the *sticky* at the top of this forum says this:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=785982

"No more "PS3 outselling BLANK!" threads. Warning to all Trolls! READ THIS!

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No more threads on PS3 sales figures!

All they do is incite flame wars.
Whether it be that the PS3 is selling well, or not so well. "



That is not my interpretation. That is exactly as it as written.

Have no doubt.. Im no innocent bystander as I've discussed sales here and there.. just as much as the rest of you have.. in my normal conversation here.

What Im saying is starting a thread on that particular subject.. is blatently breaking the rules. And will lead to nothing but more arguments.

Not intelligent debates. But Arguments.

And attempting to avoid those arguments is exactly why disccusion of such numbers is forbidden.




Even without the above mentioned.. A developer isnt going to magically design or not design a game due to consoles initial launch numbers. As I said before it will not directly affect your PS3 experience.

I do AGREE however a developer will look at a consoles OVERALL success.. on a larger scale such as its monthly sales rate or yearly total to determine if they will design or not design a game for that system.

History has shown no matter which console Launch numbers give little insight and prediction on a console's OVERALL success.

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I don't care much for Sony's PR, but dang do I love the PS3. Just a great machine, like a freakin' technological juggernaut...

bombed everywhere in europe but the u.k, i would not call that a successful launch

Do you have any source for your claim?

This just says they had a good start in Europe. If they continue similarly, Europe could be key to keeping the crown.
In any case, all systems are viable and will sell.

PS3 did not bomb in Europe...complete opposite...currently known sales (sources):
165k in UK (Chart-track)
90% sell-through in Portugal ( Link (http://gameover.sapo.pt/article.html?id=32258) )
20k at Aussie launch

Other
15k on day one at one retailer in France (Microplay media comments)
Sold out in spain (anecdotal evidence)
80% sell-through of of 54,000 (shipped) in Belgium (French PR)


Sounds like the makings of the most successful launch in EU history...will have to wait for the PR to know for sure (when Sony reports earnings later this week they'll probably give figures).


The thing with EU is, no console is dominating right now...X360 is doing half-assed and has an unofficial price drop in alot of places, in some countries (Australia, Germany) the Wii is easily available, and the PS3 will slow down because it costs too much. It'll be a year or two before the market heats up IMO. In the interim, JPN + NA will be more important.
The UK didn't mean success for the PSP...
If by didn't, you mean the second best selling system worldwide in 2006 and having nearly done in two years what the Xbox and Gamecube did in six, then I'd agree. :rolleyes:

Pointless arguments really. People are generally gonna believe what they will no matter what if they are a fanboy. It is what it is. It is the most successful console launch ever in the UK. No arguing, no debate. It means no more or no less than that.

Any sane balanced person knew and knows that all three consoles will have a great install base eventually and will be a success. The PS3 will continue the worldwide dominance in total consoles sold eventually, but will lose ground to the Wii and the 360.

Three great consoles that all offer their own strong points and niche qualities.

Enjoy the great games now. Have fun.

If just 1% of the PS3 users use F@H on a daily basis, it'd be a great help to the project. So regardless of the console wars, knowing that the PS3 sells to 1% of the population that intend to contribute to the F@H project is great news to me.


fuad

PS3 did not bomb in Europe...complete opposite...currently known sales (sources):
165k in UK (Chart-track)
90% sell-through in Portugal ( Link (http://gameover.sapo.pt/article.html?id=32258) )
20k at Aussie launch

Other
15k on day one at one retailer in France (Microplay media comments)
Sold out in spain (anecdotal evidence)
80% sell-through of of 54,000 (shipped) in Belgium (French PR)


Sounds like the makings of the most successful launch in EU history...will have to wait for the PR to know for sure (when Sony reports earnings later this week they'll probably give figures).


The thing with EU is, no console is dominating right now...X360 is doing half-assed and has an unofficial price drop in alot of places, in some countries (Australia, Germany) the Wii is easily available, and the PS3 will slow down because it costs too much. It'll be a year or two before the market heats up IMO. In the interim, JPN + NA will be more important.

If by didn't, you mean the second best selling system worldwide in 2006 and having nearly done in two years what the Xbox and Gamecube did in six, then I'd agree. :rolleyes:

So with all of that it sold between 250K and 300K? That is the worlds record for Europe?

I guess it is a bigger "disaster" than listed earlier, 600k instead of 520 accordking to BBC.

PlayStation breaks sales records

PlayStation 3 went on sale in the UK last week
The PlayStation 3 console has broken UK sales records with more than 165,000 machines sold in the first two days of release, say analysts Chart Track.
More than a million consoles were shipped across Europe on launch day last week with 600,000 sold.



full article click here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6499841.stm