{"id":25843,"date":"2012-11-16T16:51:36","date_gmt":"2012-11-16T06:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=25843"},"modified":"2012-11-16T16:51:36","modified_gmt":"2012-11-16T06:51:36","slug":"playstation3-sales-reach-70-million-units-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=25843","title":{"rendered":"PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 SALES REACH 70 MILLION UNITS WORLDWIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sales of PlayStation\u00aeMove Motion Controller Surpass 15 Million Units Worldwide\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tokyo, November 16, 2012<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the cumulative sales of the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system reached a milestone of 70 million units*1<\/sup> worldwide as of November 4, 2012 \u2013 less than six years after the platform launched in 2006. SCE also announced that sales of the PlayStation\u00aeMove motion controller surpassed 15 million units*1<\/sup> worldwide as of November 11, demonstrating continued growth and momentum of the PS3\u00ae platform.<\/p>\n

The PS3\u00ae system has delivered high quality, award-winning entertainment experiences since its launch. Throughout its lifecycle, the PS3\u00ae system has continued to evolve with more streamlined design, larger Hard Disk Drive (HDD) capacity, and new features through software updates. In September 2012, SCE launched the new PS3\u00ae system, which has a reduced volume and weight of more than 50 percent compared to the original PS3\u00ae model, and of 25 percent and 20 percent respectively compared to the slim PS3 model launched in 2009.\u00a0 The new PS3\u00ae has been well received by consumers around the world.<\/p>\n

Along with the introduction of PS3\u00ae in November 2006, SCE launched PlayStation\u00aeNetwork, which now operates in 59 countries and regions*2<\/sup> around the world.\u00a0 PlayStation Network supports free community-centric online gameplay, exclusive games from independent developers and major publishers, and a broad range of entertainment applications across movies, music, and sports. PS3 owners can access 170,000 downloadable digital content including 57,000 game content worldwide from PlayStation Network*3<\/sup>.\u00a0 In October 2012, SCE redesigned PlayStation\u00aeStore for PS3\u00ae, offering a more streamlined and accessible store experience, including a stunning new user interface, simple search, and powerful content discovery. The new store is now available in Europe and North and Latin America with more countries and regions to follow.<\/p>\n

PlayStation\u00aePlus, the subscription service package on PlayStation\u00aeStore that offers exclusive benefits such as discounts on games or online storage for game saves, started to offer an \u201cInstant Game Collection\u201d in North America and Europe in July 2012. The Instant Game Collection enables PS Plus members to enjoy popular titles from third party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios at no extra cost.\u00a0 SCE has also enhanced the content offering for PS Plus members in Japan in November.<\/p>\n

Introduced in September 2010, the PlayStation\u00aeMove motion controller that enables users to intuitively play games is now supported by a wide range of titles with more than 400 as of November 2012, including Sports Champions 2<\/em>, Unfinished Swan<\/em> (Sony Computer Entertainment). Additionally, this month marks the global launch of Wonderbook\u2122, a new peripheral that delivers the next evolution of storytelling and a unique experience exclusively on PS3. Wonderbook*4<\/sup> uses the PlayStation\u00aeEye camera to take augmented reality to spectacular new places, while drawing players into new worlds and allowing them to interact with stories as they tilt or rotate it, or simply turn the pages*5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

PS3\u00ae has gained tremendous support from 3rd party developers and publishers worldwide. Cumulative number of software titles for PS3\u00ae reached 3,590 with more than 595 million units sold worldwide*6<\/sup>. More exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from third party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios, including Assassin’s Creed III<\/em> (Ubisoft Entertainment.), FIFA 13<\/em>(Electronic Arts Inc.), PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale <\/em>(Sony Computer Entertainment) towards the holiday season. In addition, software titles that support \u201ccross platform feature\u201d such as LittleBigPlanet 2: Cross Controller Pack<\/em>, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time <\/em>(Sony Computer Entertainment) are also expected to be released.\u00a0 With these titles, SCE will deliver a ground-breaking gaming experience by leveraging the capabilities of both PS3\u00ae and PlayStation\u00aeVita.<\/p>\n

SCE will continue to further expand the PS3\u00ae platform and create a world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.<\/p>\n

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*1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sell-in number<\/p>\n

*2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As of September 30, 2012.<\/p>\n

*3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As of November 14, 2012.<\/p>\n

*4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Title which only needs PS Eye and Wonderbook to enjoy will become available.<\/p>\n

*5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wonderbook launched on November 13 in North America and on November 14 in Europe\/PAL territories<\/p>\n

*6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As of September 30, 2012.<\/p>\n

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Sales of PlayStation\u00aeMove Motion Controller Surpass 15 Million Units Worldwide\u00a0\u00a0 Tokyo, November 16, 2012\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the cumulative sales of the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system reached a milestone of 70 million units*1 worldwide as of November 4, 2012 \u2013 less than six years after the platform launched in<\/p>\n

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