PlayStation 3 Outsells Xbox 360 for Second Month in a Row

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Microsoft falls behind of console sales race due to supply shortages

To no one’s surprise, Nintendo once against stood at the top of the latest monthly console sales figures with both its portable and home console.

According to NPD Group retail sales data, the Nintendo DS sold 587,600 units, and the Wii sold 432,000 – both making up first and second place, respectively. Both Nintendo systems combined account for 47.6 percent of all hardware sold throughout February.

“Our momentum has not let up since the holidays and we expect it to continue throughout the year,†said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We have the industry's strongest lineup of games for everyone from core to casual gamers.â€

Sony took third and fourth spots, but surprisingly it is their oldest current product that is leading the way. The PlayStation 2 sold a surprising 351,800, while the PlayStation 3 sold 280,800. This marks the second month in a row that the PlayStation 3 has outsold the Xbox 360.

“Consumers are recognizing the tremendous value of PS3 and we believe that Blu-ray becoming the high-def format of choice was the tipping point for many consumers,†said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “With monster titles like Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and Grand Theft Auto IV launching in April and Metal Gear Solid 4 in June, we're demonstrating this is the year for PS3.â€

Microsoft once again finds itself below its competitors, selling 254,600 Xbox 360 consoles. Just as it did for January’s sales figures, Microsoft forewarned of lower-than-expected numbers due to shortages. “We definitely expect we will trail in February as a result of our supply constraints,†Aaron Greenberg, Xbox product manager, said to Reuters. “By April, we will be in a very healthy inventory situation.â€

The Sony PSP sat in last with 243,000 units sold, though March sales might see a boost with the release of highly anticipated titles God of War: Chains of Olympus and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core.
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DailyTech - PlayStation 3 Outsells Xbox 360 for Second Month in a Row
 
I get the impression the shortage may be a trick of some sort (release a ton of X360s at lower prices in April when GTA IV hits).
 
KingKrool said:
I get the impression the shortage may be a trick of some sort (release a ton of X360s at lower prices in April when GTA IV hits).
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exactly ;)

April - may will be huge summer months for xbox360.
 
kippu said:
why would someone buy xbox without a blu ray when effectively hd dvd is out ?
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ummmm........

bcoz its better established console with better balance in hardware and cheaper ???? :bleh:

Just buy the standalone PC BR reader if you want BR badly. It will cost you 120-130$ only these days which is quiet ok for a new technology.
 
I think even Sony themselves would not want to sell to position their console as a cheap blu ray drive.

Again we see too many people selecting sides based on the architecture/gpu etc, whether it is easier to develop for.. something which directly should not concern us.

Its all about whether you like the exclusive titles/upcoming exclusives of a particular console and if its available at an affordable price.
 
^^ thats exactly what i meant.

I really wanted a BR as local rental shops have started to carry BR movies here. But I wont buy PS3 for that. Thats not the good enough selling point for me anymore. when you can now buy / import a BR reader for about 5.5k-6k.

Its not about the BR player alone anymore.

PC BR driver will get cheaper and cheaper. Even though for PS3 its gonna be hard to even come close to Xbox360 overall in terms of sales, it will be games and console cost that will influence the sales and not BR capability alone.
 
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