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TGS 09: Sony sold a whole bunch of PS3 Slims in 3 weeks photo

It hasn't even been a month yet since its launch, but already Sony is talking about the success of the PlayStation 3 Slim, and believe me when I say success has been had.

In the three weeks following its September 1 US release, the PS3 Slim has sold 1 million units worldwide. Wouldn't you know it, after everyone from publishers to developers to consumers had been calling for a more affordable way to get in on the Sony gaming scene, and it finally happened, a bunch of people bought PS3s.

Did any of you guys help contribute to that million unit figure? I wish I could say I did, but don't worry Sony, you'll get my money one of these days.








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Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:33
Los255
They got my money from the big boulder sitting in my room last year, but it's great to see that they are getting in more hands.
bodybreak's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:41
bodybreak
they got my money from the two big boulders i bought -- the disc drive on one broke and was outside of warranty :(
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:42
Justice
Yep they got my money on the day the slim came out, and I haven't stopped playing it (and using it to watch videos on my TV) since. My 360 is gathering dust but that won't be for long.
BGFUSAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:48
BGFUSAB
Indeed, I reserved mine and picked it up as soon as it was available.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:52
Takeshi
Same as Brainderailment except it was on launch for me.
Jonathan Ross's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:54
Jonathan Ross
They got my money the day the MGS 80gb bundle was sold.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:54
Chronic Logic
I forget, does the PS3 Slim have ALL the features of the PS3 Fat? Or did they sacrifice something to make it smaller?
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 01:59
TewDee
@CL - They lest everything in, and reduced the power consumption (if you care).

No, but I'm here just to say that the header is hilarious.
squirrelyg's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 02:00
squirrelyg
They got my money for an 60 gig and then again later for a 20gig I found covered in dust at a Kmart 4 months ago.
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 02:07
Kalmah
I'm with brainderailment here.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 02:28
RAB
is that a pedophile?
Netnavi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 02:28
Netnavi
They lest everything in


What?
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 03:09
Sexualchocolate
They got my money many years ago.

If it wasn't for the B/C on mine, and all those USB ports, (still not enough, give me like 8!) I'd be looking seriously at a slim upgrade.
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:00
Rammstein
They got my money the day the Slim came out(I called Best Buy as soon as Dtoid wrote that they'd be in stores early and wouldn't you know it, they had just got them in). So new PS3 owner here. /wave

Loving the PS3 right now, I have neglected my 360 as well(but that's mostly due to being burned out on CoD4/L4D and a new system is always; "Ooh shiny!") LBP/KZ2/FatPrincess = Fun as Fcuk!

Btw: Sexualchocolate/Gene Eric don't HAVE to speak for me now do they?! >_>
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:07
Sexualchocolate
Hey Ram, hope you're liking the new trey, they're cool as fuck eh?!

I'm trying to tone-down my inner fanboy, don't worry.
BrandonUndead's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:12
BrandonUndead
Got my money Tuesday.
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:24
Rammstein
@Sexualchocolate: I just finished a 5 hour set of Rachet & Clank, followed by a 2 hour go at Fat Princess. Good times were indeed had.

And yes, please do tone it down a bit. Not that I don't enjoy the xbot responses, but as an owner of all 3 consoles now, I just "STFUAJPG". :)
Czech Monster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:27
Czech Monster
Now they need to make some games to go with it.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:36
Sexualchocolate
Good stuff Ram, I'm not really a Ratchet and Clank guy, but Fat Princess (Jim is a..) is a quality game. I'm a big Socom fan myself, super hyped for MAG too.

I really enjoy flame baiting here, I'm gonna miss it.
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 06:53
Rammstein
I dig Ratchet & Clank enough (because of every single game that influenced it, Zelda, Banjo&Kazooie, Mario64, etc.) that I'm hyped for the sequel.

Isn't there a New SOCOM coming out? KZ2 is getting a little stale... I still remember first day Socom came out for PS2 and the (required) modem. All the cheaters/modded-disc players... bad times!
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 08:17
Sexualchocolate
I think MAG is done by the same guys, is it Zipper? I dunno.

But I'd love a new Socom, Confrontation got a bad rep because of it's crippling launch problems, but it's way old now and all those have been sorted. It's a top notch competitive shooter now, a nice contrast to a bit of killzone. - Fairly cheap on the PSN too.

I'm loving a bit of Savage Moon at the moment. It's not easy, but it's a lot of fun on Vengeance mode.
koehler83's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 08:45
koehler83
Zipper didn't do Confrontation. That was some other Sony studio... Slant Six?Zipper have been working on MAG since they stopped working on PS2.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 09:17
Sexualchocolate
Ah, right, Slant 6 of course.

I'm sure I'd heard somewhere that the Socom guys had something to do with MAG?

Possibly mistaken.

Still looks awesome!
Strife381's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 09:22
Strife381
@Sexualchocolate i hope they dont. i dont wanna play a game half completed for a year
Kyle MacGregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 09:24
Kyle MacGregor
I picked a PS3 Slim up on August 28th.

Seems like Best Buy didn't play by the rules.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 09:27
Sexualchocolate
Fair do's Strife, but it's turned out amazing in the end.

Good things come to those who wait, and all that. Although from the video's on youtube, the Beta looks pretty tight already!
Dudemullet's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 10:14
Dudemullet
My eyes want me to get a ps3 slim but I don't understand how most of you guys are doing with your old PS3's ? any suggestions ?


btw my ps3 has a 300 gig hdd so I might be able to get some extra cash outta that. Or just stick the 40 gb hdd back in and put the 300 gig into a new slim.
pG99's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 13:10
pG99
@Dudemullet Sold my 40gb for 192 on ebay with Assassin's Creed. Then I went up and grabbed the last slim at my local gamestop.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 14:10
Holyetheline
They will have my money when my damn bills get paid! I'm glad they are finally selling PS3s more.
StMcDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2009 16:54
StMcDuck
I've bought two! (one was a gift)
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