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Sony releases more PlayStation 2 sales figures
Posted on Dec. 20, 2001 - 4:31 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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The PlayStation 2 is doing quite well despite two new competitors on the market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it has sold 1.5 million units of the PlayStation 2 since the week of Thanksgiving helping to establish an installed user base of 6.5 million units in the US. Sony also claims that according to TRSTS reports from the NPD Group, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software sales have accounted for more than two-thirds of the video game software market during the month of November. Sales from the PlayStation family of products, including hardware, software, and peripherals, have generated more than $700 million in revenue during the same time period.
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was the best-selling console game in November, followed by Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone, Madden NFL 2002, and WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It. In all, the PlayStation family of products accounted for five of the top 10 best-selling console games in November and more than 60 percent of that total revenue.
Clearly, data for the first month of the holiday sales season indicates that the entire PlayStation family of products will soundly outsell all competitors combined, despite the heralded introduction of new game consoles during this important month, said Jack Tretton, senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment America. We recognize the importance of delivering products that provide the greatest overall value for the consumer and are happy to see that consumers are placing their support behind the PlayStation brand once again this holiday season.
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PlayStations sales exceed expectation
Posted on Dec. 07, 2001 - 4:30 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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Despite Xbox and GameCube's brisk launch sales, Sony is having no problem holding their own. The PlayStation 2 sold over 317,000 units during the week of November 17th, and now has an installed base in North America of more than 6 million units.
Press release:
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced stronger than expected sales during Thanksgiving week, exceeding its original product forecasts despite the current economic conditions. Based on sales reports covering the first holiday sales weekend, the company projects that total PlayStation category sales will bring in more than $1 billion in retail revenue during December 2001. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. executives stated the introduction of two new competitive consoles had no impact on sales of its coveted PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system or PS one console.
Consumers visiting retail outlets interested in new products chose the industry leading, trusted PlayStation brand, purchasing more than 317,000 PlayStation 2 units and 100,000 PS one consoles during the week of November 19. PlayStation 2 sales rose more than 62 percent from the week prior, demonstrating an increased consumer interest around the platform. This sales volume remained consistent for the week of November 26 as the company sold more than 321,000 PlayStation units, with PS one experiencing another 100,000-unit week during this period.
These latest sales findings bring the life-to-date installed base of PlayStation 2 in North America to more than 6 million units since its debut 13 months ago. PS one/PlayStation consoles can be found in more than one out of every three U.S. households as the company now has sold 31 million units to consumers.
"We experienced record-breaking sales for the PlayStation family of products during the Thanksgiving time period and expect this trend to continue throughout the holidays,'' said Jack Tretton, senior vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "For the first time since the introduction of PlayStation 2 in 2000, consumers have the opportunity to choose from multiple new console offerings. Competitive marketing efforts drove consumers to retail and many chose to purchase our products once they compared the benefits of each system. Overall in 2001 we forecast that 66 percent or $2 out of every $3 retail console dollars will result from sales of PlayStation products.
"Our retail partners are reporting to us that 2001 will be the best year yet for videogame sales,'' added Tretton. "For 54 months straight, the PlayStation business has been the sales leader in every category in which it competes. We have maintained that success by providing both the PlayStation enthusiast and new consumers with a wealth of entertainment at affordable prices.''
Sony Computer Entertainment America executives also said the surge in holiday sales may be correlated to the fact that in-home entertainment purchases are on the rise. In a survey commissioned by the company, one in three consumers indicated they would seek entertainment choices that offer a break from real world events this holiday season. Leading retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears have also stated that home electronics are the hottest selling entertainment products this season, with DVD and videogame sales leading the pack.
In addition, growing software sales will contribute heavily to the overall performance of the gaming business during the holidays. Major hits topping the charts for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system include: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty from Konami of America, SSX Tricky from Electronic Arts, Devil May Cry from Capcom, Grand Theft Auto 3 from Rockstar Games, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 from Activision, and Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec from Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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Sony releases more PlayStation 2 sales figures
Posted on Dec. 20, 2001 - 4:31 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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The PlayStation 2 is doing quite well despite two new competitors on the market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it has sold 1.5 million units of the PlayStation 2 since the week of Thanksgiving helping to establish an installed user base of 6.5 million units in the US. Sony also claims that according to TRSTS reports from the NPD Group, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software sales have accounted for more than two-thirds of the video game software market during the month of November. Sales from the PlayStation family of products, including hardware, software, and peripherals, have generated more than $700 million in revenue during the same time period.
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was the best-selling console game in November, followed by Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone, Madden NFL 2002, and WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It. In all, the PlayStation family of products accounted for five of the top 10 best-selling console games in November and more than 60 percent of that total revenue.
Clearly, data for the first month of the holiday sales season indicates that the entire PlayStation family of products will soundly outsell all competitors combined, despite the heralded introduction of new game consoles during this important month, said Jack Tretton, senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment America. We recognize the importance of delivering products that provide the greatest overall value for the consumer and are happy to see that consumers are placing their support behind the PlayStation brand once again this holiday season.
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PlayStations sales exceed expectation
Posted on Dec. 07, 2001 - 4:30 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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Despite Xbox and GameCube's brisk launch sales, Sony is having no problem holding their own. The PlayStation 2 sold over 317,000 units during the week of November 17th, and now has an installed base in North America of more than 6 million units.
Press release:
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced stronger than expected sales during Thanksgiving week, exceeding its original product forecasts despite the current economic conditions. Based on sales reports covering the first holiday sales weekend, the company projects that total PlayStation category sales will bring in more than $1 billion in retail revenue during December 2001. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. executives stated the introduction of two new competitive consoles had no impact on sales of its coveted PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system or PS one console.
Consumers visiting retail outlets interested in new products chose the industry leading, trusted PlayStation brand, purchasing more than 317,000 PlayStation 2 units and 100,000 PS one consoles during the week of November 19. PlayStation 2 sales rose more than 62 percent from the week prior, demonstrating an increased consumer interest around the platform. This sales volume remained consistent for the week of November 26 as the company sold more than 321,000 PlayStation units, with PS one experiencing another 100,000-unit week during this period.
These latest sales findings bring the life-to-date installed base of PlayStation 2 in North America to more than 6 million units since its debut 13 months ago. PS one/PlayStation consoles can be found in more than one out of every three U.S. households as the company now has sold 31 million units to consumers.
"We experienced record-breaking sales for the PlayStation family of products during the Thanksgiving time period and expect this trend to continue throughout the holidays,'' said Jack Tretton, senior vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "For the first time since the introduction of PlayStation 2 in 2000, consumers have the opportunity to choose from multiple new console offerings. Competitive marketing efforts drove consumers to retail and many chose to purchase our products once they compared the benefits of each system. Overall in 2001 we forecast that 66 percent or $2 out of every $3 retail console dollars will result from sales of PlayStation products.
"Our retail partners are reporting to us that 2001 will be the best year yet for videogame sales,'' added Tretton. "For 54 months straight, the PlayStation business has been the sales leader in every category in which it competes. We have maintained that success by providing both the PlayStation enthusiast and new consumers with a wealth of entertainment at affordable prices.''
Sony Computer Entertainment America executives also said the surge in holiday sales may be correlated to the fact that in-home entertainment purchases are on the rise. In a survey commissioned by the company, one in three consumers indicated they would seek entertainment choices that offer a break from real world events this holiday season. Leading retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears have also stated that home electronics are the hottest selling entertainment products this season, with DVD and videogame sales leading the pack.
In addition, growing software sales will contribute heavily to the overall performance of the gaming business during the holidays. Major hits topping the charts for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system include: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty from Konami of America, SSX Tricky from Electronic Arts, Devil May Cry from Capcom, Grand Theft Auto 3 from Rockstar Games, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 from Activision, and Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec from Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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The PS2 sales will out do the GC and the X-Box easyily with the price drop it made it unbeatable there arn't any other consoles out now to compete. Triple_H you must have alot of money to be buying a GC or a X-Box when you've got a PS2 you need to spend money on both console games. how old are you?
Cheers for that info Wookiee :) It is amazing how much a price drop can do to the sales of the console.
This really shows how popular the SOny consoles really are.PS2 have outsold both Gamecube and X-Box primarily due to the price drop but also because of the number of quality games released in that time period (just like that top 10 list suggests). 5 games out of 10 is helluva lot and i must say that the PS2 is clearly a dominating console in the war. Fair enough the GC and X-Box have only just launched and most of the good titles are still to come but the PS2 is unbeatable at the moment. Just wait till MGS2 and FF10 to see the sales rocket again (by that time there will be another price drop i am sure).
The other point worth making is that we nees to wait for GC and the X Box to come out over here in UK before we can make valid statements about the sales of the 3 consoles. The UK launch of games is likely to be different from the US launch since by the time the consoles are released over here, more games are going to be put on the market. I guess well just have to wait and see what happens.
I might buy a Gamecube but I will really have to wait till the UK launch to make any further decisons on the matter
This really shows how popular the SOny consoles really are.PS2 have outsold both Gamecube and X-Box primarily due to the price drop but also because of the number of quality games released in that time period (just like that top 10 list suggests). 5 games out of 10 is helluva lot and i must say that the PS2 is clearly a dominating console in the war. Fair enough the GC and X-Box have only just launched and most of the good titles are still to come but the PS2 is unbeatable at the moment. Just wait till MGS2 and FF10 to see the sales rocket again (by that time there will be another price drop i am sure).
The other point worth making is that we nees to wait for GC and the X Box to come out over here in UK before we can make valid statements about the sales of the 3 consoles. The UK launch of games is likely to be different from the US launch since by the time the consoles are released over here, more games are going to be put on the market. I guess well just have to wait and see what happens.
I might buy a Gamecube but I will really have to wait till the UK launch to make any further decisons on the matter
All of the following is taken from http://www.omni-gamer.com
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Sony releases more PlayStation 2 sales figures
Posted on Dec. 20, 2001 - 4:31 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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The PlayStation 2 is doing quite well despite two new competitors on the market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it has sold 1.5 million units of the PlayStation 2 since the week of Thanksgiving helping to establish an installed user base of 6.5 million units in the US. Sony also claims that according to TRSTS reports from the NPD Group, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software sales have accounted for more than two-thirds of the video game software market during the month of November. Sales from the PlayStation family of products, including hardware, software, and peripherals, have generated more than $700 million in revenue during the same time period.
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was the best-selling console game in November, followed by Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone, Madden NFL 2002, and WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It. In all, the PlayStation family of products accounted for five of the top 10 best-selling console games in November and more than 60 percent of that total revenue.
Clearly, data for the first month of the holiday sales season indicates that the entire PlayStation family of products will soundly outsell all competitors combined, despite the heralded introduction of new game consoles during this important month, said Jack Tretton, senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment America. We recognize the importance of delivering products that provide the greatest overall value for the consumer and are happy to see that consumers are placing their support behind the PlayStation brand once again this holiday season.
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PlayStations sales exceed expectation
Posted on Dec. 07, 2001 - 4:30 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
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Despite Xbox and GameCube's brisk launch sales, Sony is having no problem holding their own. The PlayStation 2 sold over 317,000 units during the week of November 17th, and now has an installed base in North America of more than 6 million units.
Press release:
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced stronger than expected sales during Thanksgiving week, exceeding its original product forecasts despite the current economic conditions. Based on sales reports covering the first holiday sales weekend, the company projects that total PlayStation category sales will bring in more than $1 billion in retail revenue during December 2001. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. executives stated the introduction of two new competitive consoles had no impact on sales of its coveted PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system or PS one console.
Consumers visiting retail outlets interested in new products chose the industry leading, trusted PlayStation brand, purchasing more than 317,000 PlayStation 2 units and 100,000 PS one consoles during the week of November 19. PlayStation 2 sales rose more than 62 percent from the week prior, demonstrating an increased consumer interest around the platform. This sales volume remained consistent for the week of November 26 as the company sold more than 321,000 PlayStation units, with PS one experiencing another 100,000-unit week during this period.
These latest sales findings bring the life-to-date installed base of PlayStation 2 in North America to more than 6 million units since its debut 13 months ago. PS one/PlayStation consoles can be found in more than one out of every three U.S. households as the company now has sold 31 million units to consumers.
"We experienced record-breaking sales for the PlayStation family of products during the Thanksgiving time period and expect this trend to continue throughout the holidays,'' said Jack Tretton, senior vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "For the first time since the introduction of PlayStation 2 in 2000, consumers have the opportunity to choose from multiple new console offerings. Competitive marketing efforts drove consumers to retail and many chose to purchase our products once they compared the benefits of each system. Overall in 2001 we forecast that 66 percent or $2 out of every $3 retail console dollars will result from sales of PlayStation products.
"Our retail partners are reporting to us that 2001 will be the best year yet for videogame sales,'' added Tretton. "For 54 months straight, the PlayStation business has been the sales leader in every category in which it competes. We have maintained that success by providing both the PlayStation enthusiast and new consumers with a wealth of entertainment at affordable prices.''
Sony Computer Entertainment America executives also said the surge in holiday sales may be correlated to the fact that in-home entertainment purchases are on the rise. In a survey commissioned by the company, one in three consumers indicated they would seek entertainment choices that offer a break from real world events this holiday season. Leading retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears have also stated that home electronics are the hottest selling entertainment products this season, with DVD and videogame sales leading the pack.
In addition, growing software sales will contribute heavily to the overall performance of the gaming business during the holidays. Major hits topping the charts for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system include: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty from Konami of America, SSX Tricky from Electronic Arts, Devil May Cry from Capcom, Grand Theft Auto 3 from Rockstar Games, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 from Activision, and Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec from Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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Sony releases more PlayStation 2 sales figures
Posted on Dec. 20, 2001 - 4:31 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
---------------------------------------------
The PlayStation 2 is doing quite well despite two new competitors on the market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it has sold 1.5 million units of the PlayStation 2 since the week of Thanksgiving helping to establish an installed user base of 6.5 million units in the US. Sony also claims that according to TRSTS reports from the NPD Group, PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software sales have accounted for more than two-thirds of the video game software market during the month of November. Sales from the PlayStation family of products, including hardware, software, and peripherals, have generated more than $700 million in revenue during the same time period.
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was the best-selling console game in November, followed by Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone, Madden NFL 2002, and WWF Smackdown! Just Bring It. In all, the PlayStation family of products accounted for five of the top 10 best-selling console games in November and more than 60 percent of that total revenue.
Clearly, data for the first month of the holiday sales season indicates that the entire PlayStation family of products will soundly outsell all competitors combined, despite the heralded introduction of new game consoles during this important month, said Jack Tretton, senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment America. We recognize the importance of delivering products that provide the greatest overall value for the consumer and are happy to see that consumers are placing their support behind the PlayStation brand once again this holiday season.
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PlayStations sales exceed expectation
Posted on Dec. 07, 2001 - 4:30 pm [GMT] by Solid Snake
-----------------------------------
Despite Xbox and GameCube's brisk launch sales, Sony is having no problem holding their own. The PlayStation 2 sold over 317,000 units during the week of November 17th, and now has an installed base in North America of more than 6 million units.
Press release:
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced stronger than expected sales during Thanksgiving week, exceeding its original product forecasts despite the current economic conditions. Based on sales reports covering the first holiday sales weekend, the company projects that total PlayStation category sales will bring in more than $1 billion in retail revenue during December 2001. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. executives stated the introduction of two new competitive consoles had no impact on sales of its coveted PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system or PS one console.
Consumers visiting retail outlets interested in new products chose the industry leading, trusted PlayStation brand, purchasing more than 317,000 PlayStation 2 units and 100,000 PS one consoles during the week of November 19. PlayStation 2 sales rose more than 62 percent from the week prior, demonstrating an increased consumer interest around the platform. This sales volume remained consistent for the week of November 26 as the company sold more than 321,000 PlayStation units, with PS one experiencing another 100,000-unit week during this period.
These latest sales findings bring the life-to-date installed base of PlayStation 2 in North America to more than 6 million units since its debut 13 months ago. PS one/PlayStation consoles can be found in more than one out of every three U.S. households as the company now has sold 31 million units to consumers.
"We experienced record-breaking sales for the PlayStation family of products during the Thanksgiving time period and expect this trend to continue throughout the holidays,'' said Jack Tretton, senior vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "For the first time since the introduction of PlayStation 2 in 2000, consumers have the opportunity to choose from multiple new console offerings. Competitive marketing efforts drove consumers to retail and many chose to purchase our products once they compared the benefits of each system. Overall in 2001 we forecast that 66 percent or $2 out of every $3 retail console dollars will result from sales of PlayStation products.
"Our retail partners are reporting to us that 2001 will be the best year yet for videogame sales,'' added Tretton. "For 54 months straight, the PlayStation business has been the sales leader in every category in which it competes. We have maintained that success by providing both the PlayStation enthusiast and new consumers with a wealth of entertainment at affordable prices.''
Sony Computer Entertainment America executives also said the surge in holiday sales may be correlated to the fact that in-home entertainment purchases are on the rise. In a survey commissioned by the company, one in three consumers indicated they would seek entertainment choices that offer a break from real world events this holiday season. Leading retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears have also stated that home electronics are the hottest selling entertainment products this season, with DVD and videogame sales leading the pack.
In addition, growing software sales will contribute heavily to the overall performance of the gaming business during the holidays. Major hits topping the charts for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system include: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty from Konami of America, SSX Tricky from Electronic Arts, Devil May Cry from Capcom, Grand Theft Auto 3 from Rockstar Games, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 from Activision, and Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec from Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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