NEW PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 RETAIL SALES ACHIEVE 1 MILLION UNITS IN 3 WEEKS WORLDWIDE<\/p>\n
Tokyo, September 24, 2009 \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that retail sales of its new PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) (CECH-2000A) computer entertainment system achieved a total of 1 million units*1 worldwide in the 3 weeks since its launch on September 1, 2009 *2. The expansion of the PS3 platform is being accelerated along with the introduction of more and more new and exciting software titles as well as the enhancement of PlayStation\u00aeNetwork.<\/p>\n
While maintaining cutting-edge features and functions, such as the ability to enjoy high quality interactive entertainment content including Blu-ray Disc\u2122 games and movies as well as various content and services downloadable through PlayStation Network, the new PS3 is available at a highly attractive recommended retail price of 29,980 yen (including tax), US$299 and \u20ac299 (AUD$499.95) with an extremely streamlined form factor and a preinstalled 120GB Hard Disk Drive. Furthermore, the reduction of power consumption and fan noise as well as the casual appearance have also become drivers in attracting a larger and broader range of users.<\/p>\n
Along with the vast line-up of attractive and exciting entertainment content to be released this holiday season from third-party game developers and publishers as well as from SCE Worldwide Studios, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.<\/p>\n
*1 The number is based on SCEI\u2019s estimation.
\n*2 The new PS3 became available in stores on September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe\/ PAL territories, Asian countries and regions,
\nand in Japan on September 3, 2009.
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NEW PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 RETAIL SALES ACHIEVE 1 MILLION UNITS IN 3 WEEKS WORLDWIDE Tokyo, September 24, 2009 \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that retail sales of its new PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) (CECH-2000A) computer entertainment system achieved a total of 1 million units*1 worldwide in the 3 weeks since its launch on September 1, 2009 *2.<\/p>\n