PS3 smashes UK records, Fastest Selling Console

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

Let the damage control begin.

"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.SmashBrosLegend

True, PS3 is so damned expensive right now.

I don't blame the Brits for not buying every single console on shelves. 

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

xxThyLordxx

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

Danthegamingman

You say "Let the damage control begin" as if it's a challenge, so I grudgingly accept. If any console had a massive amount of units available on day one, then it would be likely it would sell the fastest. This is because it is not a case of fastest selling - oh no, it is a case of vast availability. Most consoles sell many units at launch, so the more available, the faster they go.

so many of us Brits probably bought it because they're expecting to make money selling it on ebayakif22

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.sainraja

I live in the UK and my local shop got ten, and by sunday at least had sold the grand total of 0. Its understandable though, since I only live in a smallish town most people looking to buy one are going to look into going into one of the bigger local towns to buy one.

As for the rest of europe, according to this article in france 95% of PS3's are left unsold: http://www.playfuls.com/news_06689_PS3s_French_Debut_A_Total_Disaster_95_of_Consoles_Left_Unsold.html

so many of us Brits probably bought it because they're expecting to make money selling it on ebayakif22

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

Danthegamingman

yeah to fanboys like you..i guess we dont have to consider about the high price tag marked on the ps3.and sony made sure their wont be no shortages....if it was cheaper it will sell out no doubt  about it.. you lemmings are lucky that ps3 is expensive if it wasnt the 360 will be resting in the grave already..

I live in the UK and my local shop got ten, and by sunday at least had sold the grand total of 0. Its understandable though, since I only live in a smallish town most people looking to buy one are going to look into going into one of the bigger local towns to buy one.

As for the rest of europe, according to this article in france 95% of PS3's are left unsold: http://www.playfuls.com/news_06689_PS3s_French_Debut_A_Total_Disaster_95_of_Consoles_Left_Unsold.html

mattyftm

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.

PS3 FTW!?!

You say "Let the damage control begin" as if it's a challenge, so I grudgingly accept. If any console had a massive amount of units available on day one, then it would be likely it would sell the fastest. This is because it is not a case of fastest selling - oh no, it is a case of vast availability. Most consoles sell many units at launch, so the more available, the faster they go.

 

-Spock-

Apparently that was thier strategy - to actually have enough units on shelves so people wouldn't get frustrated and get a Wii or 360 instead.

They should have just launched it along with N.A. IMO.

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

xxThyLordxx

It just proves that people are buying the PS3 and PSP because of the brand name, not because of games and such.

wasnt the Wii the fastest selling console?Hir0_N

Yeah it was.

Until PS3 came out. 

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

pokajabba

It just proves that people are buying the PS3 and PSP because of the brand name, not because of games and such.

Just imagine how well they will sell when BIG exclusive games actually come out for them. 

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.

PS3 FTW!?!

monsternachoman

[QUOTE="mattyftm"]

I live in the UK and my local shop got ten, and by sunday at least had sold the grand total of 0. Its understandable though, since I only live in a smallish town most people looking to buy one are going to look into going into one of the bigger local towns to buy one.

As for the rest of europe, according to this article in france 95% of PS3's are left unsold: http://www.playfuls.com/news_06689_PS3s_French_Debut_A_Total_Disaster_95_of_Consoles_Left_Unsold.html

xxThyLordxx

[QUOTE="akif22"]so many of us Brits probably bought it because they're expecting to make money selling it on ebaySolidSnake35

Well it's a possibility. If you don't think there is a small chance that Brits are selling their PS3s like that, than you clearly don't know the economics of ebay ;) Plus it happens with all consoles.

[QUOTE="monsternachoman"]

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.

PS3 FTW!?!

Paktahn

Ya im sure the Wii is still sold out over there, But I dont think I can say the 360 is :oops: 

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.

PS3 FTW!?!

monsternachoman

[QUOTE="-Spock-"]

You say "Let the damage control begin" as if it's a challenge, so I grudgingly accept. If any console had a massive amount of units available on day one, then it would be likely it would sell the fastest. This is because it is not a case of fastest selling - oh no, it is a case of vast availability. Most consoles sell many units at launch, so the more available, the faster they go.

Trading_Zoner

Apparently that was thier strategy - to actually have enough units on shelves so people wouldn't get frustrated and get a Wii or 360 instead.

They should have just launched it along with N.A. IMO.

True, it is a reasonable strategy. But with the 360 launch, it was completely sold out for months following the launch. If it had had say.... a million units available on launch day in the UK, it would have broken the record easily.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"][QUOTE="mattyftm"]

I live in the UK and my local shop got ten, and by sunday at least had sold the grand total of 0. Its understandable though, since I only live in a smallish town most people looking to buy one are going to look into going into one of the bigger local towns to buy one.

As for the rest of europe, according to this article in france 95% of PS3's are left unsold: http://www.playfuls.com/news_06689_PS3s_French_Debut_A_Total_Disaster_95_of_Consoles_Left_Unsold.html

mattyftm

[QUOTE="sainraja"][QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.xxThyLordxx

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.xxThyLordxx

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

pokajabba

It just proves that people are buying the PS3 and PSP because of the brand name, not because of games and such.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"][QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.heretrix

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

You say "Let the damage control begin" as if it's a challenge, so I grudgingly accept. If any console had a massive amount of units available on day one, then it would be likely it would sell the fastest. This is because it is not a case of fastest selling - oh no, it is a case of vast availability. Most consoles sell many units at launch, so the more available, the faster they go.

-Spock-

Apparently that was thier strategy - to actually have enough units on shelves so people wouldn't get frustrated and get a Wii or 360 instead.

They should have just launched it along with N.A. IMO.

True, it is a reasonable strategy. But with the 360 launch, it was completely sold out for months following the launch. If it had had say.... a million units available on launch day in the UK, it would have broken the record easily.

 They might have. We will never know.

Anyways, launch numbers are almost completely irrelevant. You can't base your opinion on how a console is going to perform for the next 10 years based on ONE day of sales numbers. Heck, it's hard to base your opinion off of a YEAR of sales. You have to give it at least 2 years....

That goes for Sony fans, AND for Sony haters alike.... 

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"][QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]"The figure is three quarters of the total 220,000 UK launch stock for day one," But they still failed to sell out. The Wii sold out, they just didn't ship as many.heretrix

160k in UK alone. The console launch across Europe.

PS3 will sell  out but sony make sure that everyone would be able to get one..they good in dealing with the demands..good for sony..elementz28

[QUOTE="pokajabba"][QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]

PS3 UK Sales

PSP holds the record for fastest selling handheld and PS3 holds the record for the fastest selling console.

 

Let the damage control begin.

Hater3000

It just proves that people are buying the PS3 and PSP because of the brand name, not because of games and such.

Actually thats exactly what i'm telling you. People in UK are only buying the PS3 because they all had PS2. Its the only reason why anyone would buy it in England really.