(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Looks like Sony's gamble paid off, as the company have revealed a huge spike of PS3 sales following the recent price cut.


According to sony, the figures was based on the data gathered by NPD Australia which shows a “a surge of over 400 percent” in the week following the price drop was implemented across the 160GB and 320GB models in Australia.

“This new price point really represents fantastic value for money as PlayStation 3 delivers full HD games, Blu-ray capability, plus music, movies, catch-up TV and more on demand,” said Michael Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia.

“Australians love not only games, but also the quality home entertainment PS3 provides. Sales are booming because PlayStation 3 is the best device to connect to your TV, at incredible value, to provide the ultimate home entertainment experience."

Last week's Japanese charts also showed a huge improvements in PS3 sales as it rose almost 50 per cent following the price drop was implemented.

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i thought they were coming out with a cheap 120gb...

let's hope sony don't screw up with a crappy update now

Are they still making a loss on every console or is that a thing of the past?

same to the UK ps3 slim £300 drops to £200 i got 2 slims now and one fat plus if you tradded in ur old ps3 u take the other £100 off so new ps3 slim 320GB for £100