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The rise of the all-powerful PS3 now begins, as US sales rise almost 300%

After the recent news that PS3’s actually outsold the Wii in Japan for two weeks, it has now emerged that the console has enjoyed a 298% rise in sales in the States in since the beginning of this month. Over at Gamesindustry.biz, they’re attributing the news to the introduction of the 40Gb and 80Gb models, and while that’s true, perhaps it’s actually just a sign that the dawn of PlayStation3 as the all powerful king of the consoles is now beginning.

Only a couple of weeks ago Sony CEO Howard Stringer was predicting something of a coming-of-age for the PlayStation3, pointing to the PlayStation2’s rather slow start. Well, it seems he might just have known what he was talking about. Just like the PlayStation2 at this time in its lifecycle, the PlayStation3 has just left behind a few too many months of underperforming software, to suddenly begin to look like it could win the console war. With plenty of must-have games recently out or on the radar, just maybe the PS3 will actually become, well, the next PS2. visit the link: http://www.pspsps.tv/2007/11/the_rise_of_the_ps3_begins.html

Jamaicangmr6671d ago

It's funny how no one commented on this article i wonder how many comments it would've had if it was a PS3 doom article?

The sudden shift of the PS3 into higher gear seems to have taken the industry and the media by suprise. Now i can only see alot greater things when Sony shifts up again come next year.

PStriple7036671d ago

the ps3 and sony are right on track, and someone can't believe it

King20086671d ago

is running this race like its a marathon and not a sprint and thats why they will succeed. I think that when Sony approach the 360 in overall sales whenever that is the "Soft" will launch there next system and claim victory lol.

Syko6671d ago

While it is coming on strong, You have to remember that MS still has more flexibility to lower the price than Sony does. And neither system has hit the proper price point to be flying off the shelves yet. So far it has been the hardcore crowd buying these systems. When the regular folks start buying them that's when we will be able to tell who is going to take the final crown...Either way it should be close in the end, and Sony finally seem to be getting on track all around. From advertising to the software they are looking stronger every month.

PS3PCFTW6671d ago

they love to hate. they hate to be OWNED.

they can twist many things around and deny facts. at the end of the day that doesnt bring the playstation down, it only makes it stronger.

Jamaicangmr6671d ago

I guess theres too much good going on right now to twist them all. I just pitty the short sighted amoung us who actually didnt see the inevitable rise of the PS3. Not sayin it has happened yet but take a look back to a few months ago an remember all teh complaints that where and now with Sony addressing them the media seems to be comin around. It's a pitty some self proclaimed gamers refuse to do the same.

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