Sony sells over 500,000 PSPs in first two days
Friday, April 08, 2005 4:19:11 AM ET
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NEW YORK, April 8 (newratings.com) – Electronics products giant Sony Corp (SNE.NYS) Thursday announced that it has sold more than 500,000 units of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video game system in the first two days after the products’ launch in the North American market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America said in a statement that the machine, which was launched on March 24, generated $150 million in sales during the first week. Sony had introduced the PSP in Japan late last year and followed it up with a North American launch last month. The gadget, which can also play movies, music and display digital photos, is being targeted at adults. Sony Corp hopes to regain some ground against Apple Computer Inc (AAPL), whose iPod music player has been received very well in the electronic toys market.
Friday, April 08, 2005 4:19:11 AM ET
newratings.com
NEW YORK, April 8 (newratings.com) – Electronics products giant Sony Corp (SNE.NYS) Thursday announced that it has sold more than 500,000 units of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video game system in the first two days after the products’ launch in the North American market.
Sony Computer Entertainment America said in a statement that the machine, which was launched on March 24, generated $150 million in sales during the first week. Sony had introduced the PSP in Japan late last year and followed it up with a North American launch last month. The gadget, which can also play movies, music and display digital photos, is being targeted at adults. Sony Corp hopes to regain some ground against Apple Computer Inc (AAPL), whose iPod music player has been received very well in the electronic toys market.
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