Sony's PSP breaks sales records

Iria · Sep 6, 2005, 01:23 PM

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) has broken records to become the fastest-selling games console of all time in the UK, according to figures.

More than 185,000 were sold in its first four days in UK shops, say official Chart-Track figures.

Rival handheld, the Nintendo DS, sold 87,000 in its launch week in March. The PSP sales account for about £33m.

Sony wants the PSP to appeal to more than just gamers. It also plays films, music, and browses the web wirelessly.

The gadget went on sale in Europe on 1 September, nine months after hit Japanese stores and six months after the US.
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Sep 6, 2005, 01:23 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Sony's PSP breaks sales records The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) has broken records to become the fastest-selling games console of all time in the UK, according to figures. More than 185,000 were sold in its first four days in UK shops, say official Chart-Track figures. Rival handheld, the Nintendo DS, sold 87,000 in its launch week in March. The PSP sales account for about £33m. Sony wants the PSP to appeal to more than just gamers. It also plays films, music, and browses the web wirelessly. The gadget went on sale in Europe on 1 September, nine months after hit Japanese stores and six months after the US. __________ Read More / Source: BBC News