Proving once again that making something less expensive prompts more people to buy said thing, MCV is reporting that UK sales of the PlayStation 3 have spiked in the wake of its recent price drop. MCV doesn't offer specific numbers, though a source claimed that sales of the console have risen sixty-five percent in the last week.
With the game industry's holiday season set to kick into gear over the next two months, it seems likely that sales will continue to grow. Oh, and a quick note for all the new PS3 owners out there. Have you guys heard about this Uncharted thing? It's pretty slick.
Reader Comments (47)
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:32PM Vidaluko said
Unchar what? Lete me use google, brb
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 8:09PM psnshe69mee said
@Vidaluko or you can just click the blue uncharted link...
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Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:33PM InkSix said
And PS3 exclusive shooter are good too. Try MAG, Killzone, and Resistance.
Just cause Call of Duty is on PS3 as well doesn't mean you have to play it.
Just cause Call of Duty is on PS3 as well doesn't mean you have to play it.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:41PM pickupdoctor said
@InkSix
HAHA, you sir made me laugh, up vote for you.
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HAHA, you sir made me laugh, up vote for you.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:08PM Ballistic H said
@InkSix
You know what game UK's gonna go for? Zumba on the PS3...
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You know what game UK's gonna go for? Zumba on the PS3...
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:34PM Cavall said
HOLY NEWS FLASH! CHEAPER THINGS SELL MORE!
Let me just check the 3DS sales and.. guys! Its true! It totally works!
Let me just check the 3DS sales and.. guys! Its true! It totally works!
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:37PM Virus one said
I'll buy me another one.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:41PM Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness said
CAN ANYONE HELP ME HERE HOW DO I CHANGE MY PICTURE ON JOYSTIQ??!!!????!!
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:43PM pickupdoctor said
@Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness
When you find out and actually manage to do it, please let me know. I have been trying to do it for few years now, still no luck.
I think it is some kind of Joystiq scam, I am just not sure what is it that they are getting from it!
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When you find out and actually manage to do it, please let me know. I have been trying to do it for few years now, still no luck.
I think it is some kind of Joystiq scam, I am just not sure what is it that they are getting from it!
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:44PM The Cole Train said
@Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness
Same here. It never works :P
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Same here. It never works :P
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:51PM Slight of Ham said
@Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness
1)Go to your profile and edit picture
2)Upload your image, get message it was successful, and return in 5 mins.
3)Realize this not working for 100th time, curse your stupidity.
4)Repeat steps 1 -3
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1)Go to your profile and edit picture
2)Upload your image, get message it was successful, and return in 5 mins.
3)Realize this not working for 100th time, curse your stupidity.
4)Repeat steps 1 -3
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 3:34PM Slight of Ham said
@pluupy...Man I've done that so many times, I've lost count. I'm not really sure what the hang-up is, but sounds like I'm not alone.
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Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:38PM Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness said
@Slight of Ham
Finally theirs more people out there who have the same problem
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Finally theirs more people out there who have the same problem
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:38PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
@Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness
Yeah, its a bit of a pain in the ass, can't change you name either, you should be able to sign in using your email address and password but change your name and picture whenever you feel like it. I understand the identity thing, but the profile and commenting system on Joystiq has always been a train wreck, they need to take a few tabs from Engadget.
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Yeah, its a bit of a pain in the ass, can't change you name either, you should be able to sign in using your email address and password but change your name and picture whenever you feel like it. I understand the identity thing, but the profile and commenting system on Joystiq has always been a train wreck, they need to take a few tabs from Engadget.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 8:10PM Harold Camping said
@Resident Evil 6 Puppie Madness give me some money i will tell you
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Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:41PM PedoJokerBear said
Good Herod, who would've guessed it?
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:53PM bjb1990 said
@RealityCheck2011
Grow up
Grow up
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:55PM KirbyCommando said
Is this not obvious to the most casual observer?
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:57PM pluupy said
Alright, gentleman. Start throwing out those game recommendations for our UK brothers and sisters. (include upcoming games)
* Final Fantasy XIII (experience this once, srsly)
* Tales of Graces F (upcoming release to US, ps3 isn't region locked)
* Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland
* Final Fantasy XIII (experience this once, srsly)
* Tales of Graces F (upcoming release to US, ps3 isn't region locked)
* Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:57PM iceveiled said
I finally got a slim because of it *shrug*
Tired of having to repair my fat PS3 every few months. Now it's just a movie player.
Tired of having to repair my fat PS3 every few months. Now it's just a movie player.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:58PM SkizzNutt509 said
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Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 2:58PM pluupy said
@RealityCheck2011
Yeah cause we all know they would've succeeded. /sarcasm
Yeah cause we all know they would've succeeded. /sarcasm
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 3:00PM Marco le Polo said
My friend just gave me his extra one :P Finally I get to play my copies of GT5 and Heavy Rain!
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 3:19PM PinkRainbow said
@AleneOliverson OMG AMAZING WEBSITE. THIS GUY IS LEGIT! YOU HAVE MY ABSOLUTE WORD!!!111111
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 3:42PM civilciv said
@RealityCheck2011
You're one of those see through trolls. I hate you're type.
You're one of those see through trolls. I hate you're type.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:12PM Exu said
Article about UK, image doesn't use £ sign. ¬_¬
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:16PM mietha said
...well, unless you are talking about the N-gage...
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:27PM rahnyc4 said
sold my ps3, will not be buying one ever again. coming from pc and going back to consoles, is like stepping backwards.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 4:32PM Rain said
It's a sorry state of affairs when you read on a gaming site about the new PS3 price and the effect it had, but have to go browsing around online stores to see what the new price actually is.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 5:01PM PointlessPuppies said
@Rain
It's an even sorrier state of affairs when you can see all three prices on the picture posted with the article, but feel the need to whine and bitch that it's not in text.
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It's an even sorrier state of affairs when you can see all three prices on the picture posted with the article, but feel the need to whine and bitch that it's not in text.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 5:08PM Connell said
I bought one last week solely for Uncharted.
...Worth every cent.
...Worth every cent.
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 5:38PM kcswanko said
I've never understood the UK's love of Sony Playstation? Whats in their tea?
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 5:58PM nightripper said
@That One Guy How shocking people actually buy a game system when it's cheaper who knew thank goodness Joystiq is helping report this amazing story
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 8:28PM shadowhowl1900 said
i still dont trust the UK's taste. come on....zumba for 10 weeks?
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 8:51PM Scuffles said
ZOMG!!!
Price go down, sales go up ?!?!?!?!
Who would have guessed?
Price go down, sales go up ?!?!?!?!
Who would have guessed?
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 10:20PM Red Deer said
*Glances lovingly at the new 320GB's of awesomeness PS3 laying down in the living room which was nabbed for a sweet £215.20 from amazon with Infamous 2.*
*Faint sigh at the updating and installing process each game has to go through, plus the fact my save files are temporarily lost to YLoD...*
*Faint sigh at the updating and installing process each game has to go through, plus the fact my save files are temporarily lost to YLoD...*
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:29AM Ordeith said
@That One Guy \
Imagine what ahppens when they go $99. Just look what it did for the Touchpad.
Imagine what ahppens when they go $99. Just look what it did for the Touchpad.








