The little one, dubbed PS3 (what a strong family name!), was born to a Japanese family on a cold November morning one year ago just past midnight. The 11-pounder was impressive and healthy, and thousands gathered 'round the babe to witness the miracle.
Since then, PS3 has been hard at work, living up to the name of his father and grandfather. He's only one-year-old, and his first year hasn't always been smooth, but he's got a lot to be proud about already.
The PS3 got off to a slow start, but its steady growth shows promise. In one year, the system saw the launch of the PlayStation Network, helped kick off Blu-ray technology, and has now sold over 5.6 million units worldwide. Since the launch of the 40GB and 80GB models, sales have increased by 192%, and the system has outsold the Xbox 360 in Japan 3-to-1 this year.
Sure, the PS3 has some peers to contend with, but strong titles like Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Warhawk, and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, prove that it can hold its own, while upcoming games like Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Unreal Tournament 3, and Haze show real promise for its future.
Happy Birthday, PS3. Keep your head up and your nose clean. Keep on doing what you're doing and don't listen to your detractors -- you're on the right path.
Go on, blow out that candle. We already know what you're wishing for.
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Its already been a year? Damn... I remember the crazy fights, the people in line for weeks. Good times.
It's actually tomorrow, unless you're going by the Japanese date. In which case it's the 11th. ;p
Only reason I remember is cause my birthday is also the 17th.
Just think people were getting shot over this little fucker. sheesh I can't believe its been a year already either.
Yeah, Spooky Electric beat me to it, but the PS3 actually launched in Japan on November 11, 2006, and in North America on November 17, 2006. Regardless, it’s a good write-up, Dale!
And happy early birthday, Spooky!
@ Spooky Electric
Psh, semantics.
And maybe if Sony's good this next year they'll have all their wishes come true and Nintendo will surrender their platforms to them and Toshiba will throw in the towel and Major Nelson will get caught molesting a child in a Gamestop dumpster in AZ.
aren't Haze, MGS 4, AND UT3 all coming to the Xbox 360???
Hexfix just came with all that PS3 praise.
Anywho. Happy birthday to the two birthday boys! PS3 and the Live service.
Happy birthday! What, no birthday gifts?
@ AgentMOO:
Uncharted is close enough, don't you think.
Happy B-Day you big black box of joy. I look forward to many (many?) more years of joy with you underneath my TV.
I like the fact that I can roast marshmallows after long gaming sessions too. Yeah for marshmallows!
@VG
I stand corrected... I've gotta try out that demo
My ps3's done a lot for me this year games, blu-ray moves, and helping to keep me warm during winter. Now I just need to hunt for uncharted for a birthday gift.
lulz
@007
No...!?
yayz!
Hexfix? Are you there?
Congratulating the PS3 on turning 1 is like bringing a cake into school to celebrate the birthday of the class retard.
Thank you destructoid for a great positive PS3 post!
I like the ps3 the most. All systems have their place. and even if ps3 doesn't end up on top, it's my favorite.
Oh how did you guys know it was my birthday?
You shouldn't have, really.
Say what?
this is is about the Ps3?
oh...
well, that's nice also. I guess.
@Johnny: Haha I forgot people were getting shot over this. Looking at how long it went without any must-have games that is just terrible.
It's old but it gets me every time.
Happy Birthday PS3.
I wish I could hug my PS3. Necros, do it for me.
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