PS3 hits 10.5 million sold; aiming for 11 million goal in March

by Nick Doerr { Feb 19th 2008 at 1:30AM }

Just a little update on the PlayStation 3 sales front, if we may. According to an article by the Associated Press, the latest sales numbers for Sony have been released and the PS3 has sold, not shipped, but sold, 10.5 million units and are well on their way of hitting the 11 million mark by March, as planned back in December. That's really it. Um, you can argue whether or not Sony actually is counting units sold only, or count units shipped as sold. We'd like to believe it's the former. That way, we can cheer Sony on and hope they hit their goal by the end of March!

[via Kotaku]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Chris Rah Osiris @ Feb 19th 2008 1:39AM

The PS3 is GREEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAt

andiputra7 @ Feb 19th 2008 1:53AM

Isn't Kotaku said Sony only count units "sold" now, not shipped anymore?

Mikezula @ Feb 19th 2008 1:53AM

Right on.

HyperTails @ Feb 19th 2008 5:29AM

Great news. The PS3 really is beginning to show its true colours now, and over the next year things can only get better.

Lee Richards @ Feb 19th 2008 5:29AM

It's going to be awkward seeing as Sony won't want to upset the other BDA members, but pushing the PS3 as a legitimate Blu-ray player for people that have zero interest in gaming would certainly help sales, especially after the big announcement today.

PSN: KillaKornbread @ Feb 19th 2008 5:41AM

im surprised his arms havent fallen off yet from holding the box like that. i love my sexy PS3 and all but damn is it beefy!

oh and PS3 FTW! 10.5mil is very respectable, but not good enough so keep up the good work Sony! way to turn this thing around!

mji245 @ Feb 19th 2008 5:59AM

yes sony ftw i knew it i knew it,it was just a matter of time for the ps3 egm magazine was %100 right about ps3 revenge now developers can be comfortable about selling their games on ps3

JKPierce @ Feb 19th 2008 6:21AM

From what I understand, they did drop the 'shipped' in favor of 'sold' numbers. Even if it weren't the case, it's not like retailers would purchase the systems if they weren't selling.

zeroteque @ Feb 19th 2008 7:43AM

Regardless, I wouldn't be surprised if Sony did reach the goal by March. I work at a Gamestop, and I've really seen the momentum for PS3 increase dramatically recently, not to mention that my coworkers and I push the PS3 heavily over other systems, as it is, of course, the superior system.

Kspraydad @ Feb 19th 2008 7:47AM

For the billionth time:

All 3 console manufacturers are now using the SOLD TO RETAILER numbers (as opposed to SHIPPED TO WAREHOUSE numbers that SONY used until Spring 07).

So yes...it is SOLD. But NO it isn't SOLD to consumers it is SOLD to retailers.

So take the above number (as of DEC 31 2007 BTW) and subtract the consoles sitting on store shelves...that is the SOLD TO CONSUMER number.

James @ Feb 19th 2008 8:06AM

Shout so loud and act so authorative only when you provide supporting evidence.

Kspraydad @ Feb 19th 2008 8:52AM

James.

The 'authority' of my statements comes directly from SONY and their press releases and annual statements.

They are public and available for you to read anytime you wish.

Kspraydad @ Feb 19th 2008 8:54AM

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/financial/fr/index.html

Mooseman721 @ Feb 19th 2008 12:15PM

You are probably correct, but I doubt very much that there are 3 million sat on shelves right now.

Mick @ Feb 19th 2008 9:08AM

It is an impressive piece of hardware, and if you can afford it, you should get one.
The games are there now, BluRay of course, and it is the best dvd player I have used (PQ wise)

name123 @ Feb 19th 2008 9:16AM

Fiscal year sales:

PS3
FY1: 3.57M
FY2: 6.92M (Qtrs 1-3)
Total: 10.49M (sold)

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataps3_sale_e.html

360
FY1: 1.5M
FY2: 8.9M
FY3: 7.3M
Total: 17.7M (shipped)

brettjr @ Feb 19th 2008 9:32AM

What's with the author of this article doubting the amount sold? Do you even follow NPD, or even go to VGChartz. PS3 has been sitting at 9 mil for a while and went up to 10mil and to 10.5. Why would this be shipped? Why would you even suggest that?

Kspraydad @ Feb 19th 2008 10:51AM

**sigh**

kbebee @ Feb 19th 2008 11:21AM

Sony actually counts units sold to consumers. Source: http://kotaku.com/357883/ps3-hits-105-million-sold

So unless you know something that these guys don't...

Bottom line, if you look at the global sales of PS3, they are MUNCHING away at the xbox. 10.5 mil vs 17.5 mil and the xbox has been out twice as long. Now that the HD wars are over, you can't find PS3s at Fry's or Best Buy. This year will see MS take a hard hit from Sony and thats because of quality product and planning. Unlike MS who shoots for "First to market at any cost" and "buy off developers with exclusive deals". Argue all you want, but the proof is right in front of you and all you have to do is look.

Will @ Feb 19th 2008 1:47PM

PS3 has sold 10 million? no way

I know this website is just an estimate but its an unbiased source and bases its numbers off of actual sales rates http://nexgenwars.com/

No harsh feelings but I think Sony is defiantly just counting the "shipped" consoles instead of actually sold