Slim release pending, PSP has worst sales week ever

With the UK getting their new PSP systems on September 14th, it appears that many smart consumers have wisely put off on purchasing a PSP. The system experienced its worst week of sales ever due to the impending redesign launch. ChartTrack director Dorian Bloch told MCV: "There are probably a lot of consumers who are now waiting for Slim & Lite to arrive. The fact that kids are returning to school is also sure to have had a marked effect."

Sales of Sony's portable have dropped overall this year, down more than 30 percent from the previous year. The redesigned system may be exactly what the system needs to revitalize sales. MCV added that software sales are even more abysmal: Although Briana Lara: Pressure Play was the number one PSP game this week, it didn't even manage to break into the overall top 40. That's telling. Hopefully, upcoming high-profile PSP releases will change that.

[Via Joystiq]