PS3 Slim sells 1 million units in 3 weeks, chin chin!

We're not big into tracking sales figures but a million consoles sold is pretty notable. Especially when your 3 year-old console achieves that number in just 3 weeks. Of course, the sale bump is the result of the PS3 receiving a price adjustment, some minor cosmetic slimming, and internal tinkering that most notably decreased power draw (and noise). Good on ya Sony. But we'd love to see auction sales statistics for the same three weeks -- we expect there was an appreciable uptick in demand for first gen consoles with hardware-based PS2 emulation, SACD playback, and 4x USB ports immediately after the PS3 Slim was announced, and its mysteries revealed.

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NEW PLAYSTATION®3 RETAIL SALES ACHIEVE
1 MILLION UNITS IN 3 WEEKS WORLDWIDE

Tokyo, September 24, 2009 : Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that retail sales of its new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) (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®Network.

While maintaining cutting-edge features and functions, such as the ability to enjoy high quality interactive entertainment content including Blu-ray Disc™ 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 €299, with an extremely streamlined form factor and a pre-installed 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.

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.

*1 The number is based on SCEI's estimation.
*2 The new PS3 became available in stores on September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories, Asian countries and regions, and in Japan on September 3, 2009.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is an innovative handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer-like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:23AM]

chin chin means pen*s in japanese

[tgluak Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:35AM]

Yep lol, that's what I thought when I saw it

[nighttime Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:28AM]

http://www.culinaryseductions.com/articles/ooogy_wawa_toasting_etiquette.php

stop it already.

[Zodiac Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:32AM]

PS3 LEFT XBOX IN THE DUST!

[squaretie Posted Sep 24th 2009 8:06AM]

If by "in the dust," you mean "1/20th closer," then yes, Xbox is clearly in the dust, just 20 laps ahead.

[Hydra Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:38AM]

Dreamcast ftw!

[guideX Posted Sep 24th 2009 5:00AM]

uh ok, thanks for the input.

[Namminamm Posted Oct 22nd 2009 2:33PM]

you beat me to it.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:41AM]

1 million units in just 3 weeks? That's a record.

-Red-

[lgndk11r Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:43AM]

One step closer to completing the entire console generation!

[Lowest Ranks Posted Sep 24th 2009 2:47AM]

engadget is not a game console?

[dep3che Posted Sep 24th 2009 3:07AM]

60 gig model FTW!!, ... of course mine has a 500 gig drive in it, but its the hardware EE that counts and the extra two usb ports

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 3:16AM]

The PR says worldwide, which renders the fact pretty much non-impressive. I guess on a worldwide scale the Wii still performs better and considering the price drop to $199 will continue to do so. I might be wrong tho.

[samrum Posted Sep 24th 2009 3:21AM]

Amusing that the PS3 is gaining success at the same time the PSP Go is going to flop.

[Brother Unit No 4 Posted Sep 24th 2009 9:23AM]

You gotta wait for the PSPgo Slim release in a year's time.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 4:09AM]

HA HA! Estoy usando el internet

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 8:23AM]

How old are you? 10?

Who cares if you are using the internet?

[djad Posted Sep 24th 2009 4:18AM]

It's great news, Sony seem to be lifting the bar now and setting the way. Let's hope it continues across the board with the other console manufactures.

[KeeBaud Posted Sep 24th 2009 5:25AM]

Could it be that some people are buying the PS3 slim because their own console has recently died? I know of two people personally who had their PS3 die around the same time as the slim release. Coincidence? I'll let you be the judge.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 7:05AM]

Ok there, Michael Moore

[hey buddy Posted Sep 24th 2009 7:43AM]

Sure, that could be happening... But that still doesn't change the numbers sold. Probably akin to people buying new 360s because they wanted an Elite or HDMI model, or maybe their original model died. Again. And then died again, out of warranty, making an Arcade model purchase more expensive than a repair but also giving me (oh wait, I'm talking about ME here!) one of the newer 360s, hopefully more dependable than my previous models.

Anyway, I laugh when I see that argument - people really throw that around like millions have sold because people are replacing their busted models. It can't really have that sort of impact on the 3 week sales numbers, I would guess.

[Feanoro Posted Sep 24th 2009 9:57AM]

So would you claim that it would be more than it is for all the 360's which RROD's or get error 74 ? *cause it's not like that has counted into the amount of sold xboxes in any way......;)

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 5:24AM]

You know... Chin Chin チンチン in Japanese means Penis. I thought there was going to be some correlation to that and the slim PS3. What, no?

[hey buddy Posted Sep 24th 2009 7:46AM]

Funny how all you guys notice that, but fail to notice the multiple posts already mentioning it.

[XChrisX Posted Sep 24th 2009 8:27AM]

Been too busy with work lately to enjoy mine but the cheaper price, and blue ray player sold me. I've got a wii, and the fun factor is unmatched, but at the new price point for the ps3, and different type of gaming, I just couldn't pass this up!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 24th 2009 11:24AM]

Bought CECHA01 PS3 for $217.50 as soon as the slim was announced.

[Method2Madness Posted Sep 24th 2009 3:07PM]

LOL. This pic is full of tits and awesome.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 6:27PM]

That is Thurston Howell III from one of the best shows ever made, Gilligan's Island. I had to give props for the picture.