PlayStation 4 enjoys most successful launch week in UK history

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The PlayStation 4 had the best launch week in the UK of any gaming system to date, and in the words of Chart Track it "eclipsed" the Xbox One's sales from the week before. There's no confirmed numbers, but we know the country's previous fastest-seller is the PSP, and it sold 185,000 units across its debut week in 2005. The long and short: The PS4 done good.

British industry site MCV put the PS4's opening week sales at 250,000, according to its retail sources. MCV also pinned the Xbox One's UK numbers at 150,000, but again that figure is unconfirmed. In any case, the good news is both consoles are enjoying successful launches both in the UK and across the globe; Sony announced 1 million PS4 sales within 24 hours of the console's debut in North America, a figure Microsoft also hit when it launched the Xbox One across 13 markets worldwide.

As for this week's software charts, there's some predictable shuffling with the console launches. Call of Duty: Ghosts drifted back to the top, after FIFA 14 stole ahead last week with the Xbox One Day One bundles. The rest of the top ten is made up by games available across Xbox One and PS4, with the exception of Grand Theft Auto 5 in seventh, and Batman: Arkham Origins in tenth.

The charts don't read so well for the Wii U, though. The system's standout holiday game, Super Mario 3D World, debuted in 14th place, just behind PS4 launch game Knack in 13th.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/02/playstation-4-enjoys-most-successful-launch-week-in-uk-history/

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OfficialLeonPosted:

Lavish I hate that everything is such a competition to people.
It's almost like the Xbone is Rick and PS4 is the governor.


no the PS4 is Rick Xbox one is the governor. rick is much more flexible and nicer to his community and he thinks about them a lot more. the governor wants things to be his way and he forces it no matter how his community feels. Lavish i have seen your comments before even when you try to give the PS4 a compliment you still try to throw underhanded insults into the mix of that compliment. i know your a xbox fanboy but really think about which one is really rick. DOnt FORGET THE DRM.

RantPosted:

PS4 looks cool, I might pick myself up one at Christmas.

TywinPosted:

I hate that everything is such a competition to people.
It's almost like the Xbone is Rick and PS4 is the governor.

OfficialLeonPosted:

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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.


You sound delusional. PS4 sold out everywhere i can buy a xbox one from target tomorrow if i wanted. the one is the inferior console don't true to turn opinions into facts we all know PS4 is more preferred. Xbox One launched in 13 regions and only sold 1million, while ps4 only launched in North america and sold that much. went black friday shopping there were two lines on for PS4 and One for the xbox. the xbox line was super short and this was at walmart.


You actually are an imbecile. The Xbox ONE was, and still is completely sold out in my area. I can pick up a PS4 anywhere, anytime. The PS4 is a mediocre product with an unstable network. The Xbox ONE is better and flourishes, even with slightly fewer console sales. And there are not separate lines for consoles, so that is another indication of your lie.
Please get out, you seem like you are on drugs.


yea right sonys sales are above microsoftt. you sound like a complete fanboy idiots like you shouldn't have keyboards. Sonys sales are at 2.1million and i highly doubt you can go pick up a PS4 anytime any where for retail. In UK PS4 Broke records. i can't say the same and we all know why its because no one wants one.
Xbox ones are sold out everywhere in my city. PS4 s aren't. I personally asked GameStop which console had more pre orders and the said the Xbox one did.


My gamestop told me the PS4 had more pre-orders on JUNE 15th 2013 i remember because that was 2days before my birthday. its been proven that the PS4 has sold more, and the reason you store has stock is because cyber monday just passed and they now have shipments all week. My lil brother wants the X1 but i don't trust microsoft.

KurthyPosted:

Everyone talking about the PS4 launch selling more does understand that Microsoft only had so many pre-orders available for the Xbox One and that the PS4 stock was basically unlimited.

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OfficialLeon
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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


SUFC
Debris
SUFC
OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.


You sound delusional. PS4 sold out everywhere i can buy a xbox one from target tomorrow if i wanted. the one is the inferior console don't true to turn opinions into facts we all know PS4 is more preferred. Xbox One launched in 13 regions and only sold 1million, while ps4 only launched in North america and sold that much. went black friday shopping there were two lines on for PS4 and One for the xbox. the xbox line was super short and this was at walmart.


You actually are an imbecile. The Xbox ONE was, and still is completely sold out in my area. I can pick up a PS4 anywhere, anytime. The PS4 is a mediocre product with an unstable network. The Xbox ONE is better and flourishes, even with slightly fewer console sales. And there are not separate lines for consoles, so that is another indication of your lie.
Please get out, you seem like you are on drugs.


yea right sonys sales are above microsoftt. you sound like a complete fanboy idiots like you shouldn't have keyboards. Sonys sales are at 2.1million and i highly doubt you can go pick up a PS4 anytime any where for retail. In UK PS4 Broke records. i can't say the same and we all know why its because no one wants one.
Xbox ones are sold out everywhere in my city. PS4 s aren't. I personally asked GameStop which console had more pre orders and the said the Xbox one did.

OfficialLeonPosted:

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Debris
SUFC
Debris
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OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


SUFC
Debris
SUFC
OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.


You sound delusional. PS4 sold out everywhere i can buy a xbox one from target tomorrow if i wanted. the one is the inferior console don't true to turn opinions into facts we all know PS4 is more preferred. Xbox One launched in 13 regions and only sold 1million, while ps4 only launched in North america and sold that much. went black friday shopping there were two lines on for PS4 and One for the xbox. the xbox line was super short and this was at walmart.


You actually are an imbecile. The Xbox ONE was, and still is completely sold out in my area. I can pick up a PS4 anywhere, anytime. The PS4 is a mediocre product with an unstable network. The Xbox ONE is better and flourishes, even with slightly fewer console sales. And there are not separate lines for consoles, so that is another indication of your lie.
Please get out, you seem like you are on drugs.


yea right sonys sales are above microsoftt. you sound like a complete fanboy idiots like you shouldn't have keyboards. Sonys sales are at 2.1million and i highly doubt you can go pick up a PS4 anytime any where for retail. In UK PS4 Broke records. i can't say the same and we all know why its because no one wants one.

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OfficialLeon
-CP
Debris
SUFC
Debris
SUFC
OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.

Sure it a much bigger than the UK, but that's not counting the rest of Europe where Sony historically outsells Microsoft. Sony even outsold Microsoft inn it's strongest market, North America.
Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.


SUFC
Debris
SUFC
OfficialLeon PS4 sold 1million in US launch plus 250k consoles sold in uk. not counting Japan which doesn't have them yet. PS4 is wining in sales at the moment


It sold 1 million to stores.


No to consumers.
PS4 sold as many as xbone did in 13 countries, which the PS4 did in 2. Now after the Europe launch it's just icing on the cake.


Trust me it was to the stores and Xbox sold way more in Australia and is much bigger than the UK.

Sure Australia is bigger than the UK but not all of Europe. Sony even outsold Microsoft i it's strongest market. North America. Not even counting Japan and China, Sony clearly outsold the XB1. I can walk into almost in store in Houston and find a day one edition XB1, not so much a PS4.


Opposite story in my area. Here is a quick visual to help you to understand why the Xbox is better. Toyota may sell more cars than Ferrari, but Ferrari is a better car. The PS4 may sell more, but the Xbox is better. Quality over quantity.


You sound delusional. PS4 sold out everywhere i can buy a xbox one from target tomorrow if i wanted. the one is the inferior console don't true to turn opinions into facts we all know PS4 is more preferred. Xbox One launched in 13 regions and only sold 1million, while ps4 only launched in North america and sold that much. went black friday shopping there were two lines on for PS4 and One for the xbox. the xbox line was super short and this was at walmart.


You actually are an imbecile. The Xbox ONE was, and still is completely sold out in my area. I can pick up a PS4 anywhere, anytime. The PS4 is a mediocre product with an unstable network. The Xbox ONE is better and flourishes, even with slightly fewer console sales. And there are not separate lines for consoles, so that is another indication of your lie.
Please get out, you seem like you are on drugs.

KatsumiPosted:

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MKP Perfectly happy with my XBox One. So who cares about the sales.


exactly aslong as people get the consoles they want it shouldnt matter


as both consoles are good its personal opinion on what console you buy


Due to the Nature of TTG you are certainly correct. Both consoles have their ups and downs.

-PigPosted:

Dreams
MKP Perfectly happy with my XBox One. So who cares about the sales.


exactly aslong as people get the consoles they want it shouldnt matter


as both consoles are good its personal opinion on what console you buy


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