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Sony Ships 2 Million PS3s, May Still Miss Goal

Posted by Zonk on from the sky-is-falling dept.

Despite the news (at Gamasutra) that Sony has already shipped 2 Million PlayStation 3s, Next Generation reports that analysts are still doomcasting Sony's early next-gen efforts. The Japanese investment firm Nomura is now saying they expect Sony to be able to ship approximately 4.5 million PlayStation 3 units by the end of the fiscal year in March. This is only 75% of the company's stated goal. From the article: "Despite early manufacturing issues and a subsequent European delay, Sony has maintained that it will still ship 6 million PS3s worldwide by the end of its fiscal year. The company recently said that it met its goal to ship 1 million units in North America by the end of calendar year 2006. NPD Group reported last week that the console sold 490,700 units in the US in December, with 687,300 sold life-to-date in the region." I think it's still a mite early to say what's going to be happening in March, but there are a lot of unhappy investors listening to these reports right now.

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  1. I know where they can get some by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's OK. There are plenty sitting on the shelf at the local Wal-Mart that they could probably ship to less apathetic areas.

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    Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
  2. Couldn't resist by rlp · · Score: 4, Funny

    So Sony's got a wii problem with their next-gen console.

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    [Insert pithy quote here]
  3. Doomcasting? by 2008 · · Score: 3, Funny

    That sounds awesome. What level do I have to be to cast that spell?

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    I quit!
    1. Re:Doomcasting? by Kjella · · Score: 4, Funny

      That sounds awesome. What level do I have to be to cast that spell?

      Level 14 Market Analyst
      + Bonus to dexterity for rapidly being able to shift your position
      + Bonus to constitution for spouting bullshit all day
      + Bonus to charisma for being a sweet talker. Extra bonus for tech mags
      - Penalty to strength since you just talk, you don't do anything
      - You're an insult to intelligence and wisdom

      Still want to play?

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  4. Prize For Best Made Up 'PS3 On Shelves' Story by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Ten bucks off your next Xbox 360 defective unit replacement fee for the Xbot with the best and most inventive 'I saw unsold PS3s' story!

    Come on, don't just make it booring, put some effort into the stories guys.

    Here's some examples:

    1) Describe how the units were dusty - amateur colour but still better than the average PS3 on shelves troll

    2) The 'overheard' gamer/family colour to your stories where you try to work your FUD into a touching and ominous for Sony narrative

    3) The 'sales clerk report' colour where you talk about how only one unit has been sold since Christmas

    Those are just for starters, you can do better! Don't be average with your PS3 trolls!

  5. Re:Good bye, Sony by mgblst · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, Segas two pronged attack of the 360 and the Wii seems to be having a great effect. It was very clever of the Sega to break up into two companies, Microsoft and Nintendo.

    Heh, I loved the dreamcast as well, but lets not get away with ourselves here.

  6. Re:9 weeks by nick_davison · · Score: 2, Funny

    I hear things get significantly hotter in another 1/2 week. Patience my man, patience.