At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007 held in Las Vegas, Sony Computer Entertainment America [SCEA] announced today that they have shipped one million PS3 units across North America since launch – breaking the release record previously held by the PS2.
“The fact that we were able to reach the one-million mark faster than our top-selling platform, PS2, further validates the strength of the PlayStation brand and our belief that consumers are ready to experience true high-definition gaming.” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA.
Due to high consumer demand, the PS3 reached the one-million mark even faster than its predecessors the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the original PlayStation game console, which together have shipped more than 200 million hardware units and over two billion software units worldwide.
“SCEA went to great lengths to help meet demand for PS3, including airlifting systems into North America on a weekly basis to ensure a steady stream of units were available to consumers throughout the holiday season,” said Tretton.
“With three PlayStation platforms now available to users, 2007 will be about software and delivering innovative, new experiences and award-winning franchises to consumers, both through retail and through our online PLAYSTATION®Network.”
Sony have announced the following games to be on show at the Sony booth at CES 2007:
FORMULA ONE™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION – PS3
Gran Turismo™ HD Concept – PS3 Downloadable
Heavenly Sword™ – PS3
Killzone™: Liberation – PSP
Lair – PS3
MLB 07 The Show™ – PS3, PSP
MotorStorm™ – PS3
Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters – PSP
SOCOM: U.S Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 – PSP
Other features on display will include “Remote Play” for PS3, which allows the consumer to utilize their PSP to access content on their PS3 hard drive, including movies, television shows, videos and music.
-James
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