Sony Makes a Killing with PSP in the UK

Sony's PSP system had a record launch in the UK, selling 185,000 units in one week according to analysts, Chart-Track. That is more than any gaming console has ever sold in its opening week in the UK. Before the PSP came along and destroyed it, the record was held by Nintendo with its DS portable system. It sold 87,000 units in its first week. Since the September 1 launch of the PSP in the UK, Sony has raked in about $60 million just from its hardware sales. Not a bad week for the electronics giant. DVD-Recordable.org makes a good point: "These are very early days. Sony's success must be judged on PSP sales over the entire Christmas run up, as well as how the vital games sold per console ratios develop." In my opinion, if the GameCube is any indicator, Nintendo won't live up to the amount of good games that Sony will, at least for the mature market. Chris is a staff writer for latest ebusiness news