Along with the NPD data today, Sony Computer Entertainment America revealed that it's finally managed to solve its PS3 supply problem. That helped the PS3 sell almost 305,000 units in June. "PS3 inventory issues have been resolved and June 2010 marks the 11th consecutive month of year on year growth for the platform," a spokesperson said.
Sony has now sold 13 million PS3s in the U.S., while PS3 hardware unit sales are up 85% since June 2009 and 42% since January 2010. Furthermore, PS3 software unit sales up 17% since June 2009 and 42% since January 2010.
"Video games are fueling new innovation for the entire consumer entertainment category and today’s numbers are a testament to the big impact we’ll play this holiday. In just the back half of this year, PlayStation will be offering groundbreaking experiences in 3D and new motion control games with PlayStation Move, and we’re already providing rich streaming content options such as Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, and Netflix. With a healthy flow of PS3s back in the channel, and eleven months of PS3’s consecutive growth behind us, we’re confident the PS3 will become the main entertainment hub for many new consumers this year and provide countless reasons to congregate in the living room,” stated Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at SCEA.
