PS3 sells 440,000 in US over Thanksgiving week
SCEA comms boss Patrick Seybold's confirmed 440,000 US PS3 sales for the week ending November 29. Big beans.
"The 2009 holiday season got off to an amazing start for PlayStation, with all key retailers showing a significant increase for PS3, PSP and key holiday titles over Black Friday and the holiday weekend," said the exec in an emailed statement.
"PlayStation 3 demand was at an all time high with the system selling more than 440,000 units for the week ending 11/29/09."
Seybold went on to claim that entertainment in America this year is to be "defined" by PlayStation products.
"In today's economy, consumers are drawn to items that offer the most value for their money, making the PS3 an ideal choice for those who want a comprehensive gaming and entertainment system all in one package," he said.
"Combine that with exclusive holiday bundles and an extensive software line-up, one that many analysts are calling the best in the industry, with titles such as Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Uncharted 2:Among Thieves, and LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year, we have no doubt the momentum and demand will continue and consumers will prove that entertainment this holiday season is going to be defined by PlayStation."
Nintendo's claiming 550,000 Wiis sold in the same period, while Microsoft said last night that 360 sales doubled in Thanksgiving week.