Xbox One sets new Australian sales record – report
The report suggests that Xbox One is the fastest selling console in Australia to date. The Australian Financial Review sourced the information from an NPD Group report, saying the console has sold 65,917 units in the first three days, which is more than double that of the Wii launch in 2006, the previous record holder. Unsurprisingly both consoles are also on track to outsell their predecessors along with the WiiU.
Sony would not provide sales numbers for PlayStation 4 in Australia. However Sources close to the Financial Review told the publication that Sony’s sales has fell short of Microsoft’s across the same period during their respective launch weeks. The reason is stated to be Sony’s inability to ship enough consoles to meet the demand. Sony has said to expect shortages while the firm tries fulfil pre-orders before Christmas.
Michael Ephraim, the managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, commented about the shortage saying, “It’s been overwhelming, I’ve been around since PlayStation One and we still haven’t seen the kind of demand we’re seeing now for PS4.
“The first weekend sales figures is just the beginning because we haven’t fulfilled all the pre-orders yet. We haven’t been able to completely fulfil the demand as yet but we will. Hopefully consumers can buy one,” he added.
Worldwide, Xbox one has sold through over 1 million units, while PlayStation 4 has sold through 2.1 million units so far.
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/09/xbox-one-sets-new-australian-sales-record-report/
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PlusnetPosted:
OptimisticMods Cant wait to get my hands on one its going to be so fun playing next gen.
I've been trying to get one but it's been sold out.
iIIuminatiPosted:
Records will be broken, just wait, next year will be a BLAST for both Xbox and PS4!
YopPosted:
Congratulations,there will be more records set in different countries.
Just wait till the new year!
Just wait till the new year!
MawderzPosted:
KatsumiWoofModLuv4Ya So far the only thing I don't like is the LB RB buttons on the controller, just wait till you play cod. Your fingers will get tired.
Your right the triggers on the PS4 feel much better.
Having tried both of the controllers in stores i have to say that i also prefer the PS4 triggers a little more.
Same. I've always preferred playstation controller triggers for some reason
KatsumiPosted:
WoofModLuv4Ya So far the only thing I don't like is the LB RB buttons on the controller, just wait till you play cod. Your fingers will get tired.
Your right the triggers on the PS4 feel much better.
Having tried both of the controllers in stores i have to say that i also prefer the PS4 triggers a little more.
BRSPosted:
ModLuv4Ya So far the only thing I don't like is the LB RB buttons on the controller, just wait till you play cod. Your fingers will get tired.
Your right the triggers on the PS4 feel much better.
BRSPosted:
Simply a matter of more stock. PS4 is sold out here for some time XB1 was available without pre-order from most retailers on the day, and can still be picked up off the shelf from many retailers. I was talking to my local game shop, and there is clear frustration with the lack of ps4 stock.
KatsumiPosted:
Yop Any other countries? Or just the UK and Australia?
Well this article is regarding what is just Australia. I'm sure they will release sales figures for other countries as well though
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