PlayStation 4 enjoys most successful launch week in UK history

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The PlayStation 4 had the best launch week in the UK of any gaming system to date, and in the words of Chart Track it "eclipsed" the Xbox One's sales from the week before. There's no confirmed numbers, but we know the country's previous fastest-seller is the PSP, and it sold 185,000 units across its debut week in 2005. The long and short: The PS4 done good.

British industry site MCV put the PS4's opening week sales at 250,000, according to its retail sources. MCV also pinned the Xbox One's UK numbers at 150,000, but again that figure is unconfirmed. In any case, the good news is both consoles are enjoying successful launches both in the UK and across the globe; Sony announced 1 million PS4 sales within 24 hours of the console's debut in North America, a figure Microsoft also hit when it launched the Xbox One across 13 markets worldwide.

As for this week's software charts, there's some predictable shuffling with the console launches. Call of Duty: Ghosts drifted back to the top, after FIFA 14 stole ahead last week with the Xbox One Day One bundles. The rest of the top ten is made up by games available across Xbox One and PS4, with the exception of Grand Theft Auto 5 in seventh, and Batman: Arkham Origins in tenth.

The charts don't read so well for the Wii U, though. The system's standout holiday game, Super Mario 3D World, debuted in 14th place, just behind PS4 launch game Knack in 13th.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/02/playstation-4-enjoys-most-successful-launch-week-in-uk-history/

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CFLPosted:

Good job Sony, although obviously as consoles grow and advance they will get more sales.

NJH-CVPosted:

Interesting argument about the PS4 above me...


lol

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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.

That would be true but Sony is selling more as the better console. The Xbox one is inferior, lower specs the results can be seen on games, so you cant make a comparison like you did.


Your facts are completely wrong, please do some more research. I don't see 4K support as inferior, and I refuse to believe you think the same way.

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MKP People fighting and NO ONE actually knows the real numbers lol.

They are always going up. The numbers never stop moving. :)

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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


SUFC
Debris
SUFC
OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.

That would be true but Sony is selling more as the better console. The Xbox one is inferior, lower specs the results can be seen on games, so you cant make a comparison like you did.


It's funny how in comparisons the Xbox looks better.

gmlukensPosted:

Every console launch will just get better and better as the years go on, this doesnt surprise me

MeteredPosted:

I would quote some of you but it's too big, get the console you want! You guys are arguing about specs when most common people probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p. There are pros and cons to both, yes we all get that so just buy the console that best suits your needs, or maybe buy it because more friends bought it. It doesn't really matter as long as you're happy and not fighting about which one looks better than the other.

neboPosted:

nice job on sony's part. Most likely won't be getting a next gen unless I get a surprise from christmas which I highly doubt

Evo8Posted:

People fighting and NO ONE actually knows the real numbers lol.

CaszechPosted:

Thats surprising, didn't expect that.


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