Is PSP finally knocked out of first place in the Japanese charts? No!

Posted Jun 13th 2008 12:03PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News

What a difference in attitudes on both sides of the Pacific. While PSP continues its bleak struggle in the States, it has become a regular staple of the Japanese market. Even without a major new game, PSP manages to fight off fierce competition from the Wii. We wonder how much the sales will go up by once that fanservice-filled fighting game comes out.

[Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]

Tags: japan, psp, sales

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-13-2008 @ 12:50PM

Maverick Saturn said...

You can see the effect MGS4 is having, PS3 has just jumped from around 7000 to 10,000 and rising :O

As for PSP, MH2 hype is dying out, we need a recap.

6-13-2008 @ 2:33PM

Nathan-DTS said...

These are MAY's NPD numbers MGS4 was released in june, this is the calm before the storm

6-13-2008 @ 12:57PM

theMediaman said...

If I didn't own any console, and had to choose, I would not be getting a PSP in North America. No 1Seg, no GPS, scarce video support (virtually none, if you don't include 3rd part programs), no new PS1 or PSP games, etc. etc. etc.

6-13-2008 @ 2:14PM

pixelator said...

Exactly - Sony's support for the USA is pathetic.

And people try to blame piracy... LOL

6-13-2008 @ 2:14PM

Jay said...

So wrong, video support is great. any video you can play on your Ipod can play on the PSP.Sony has released a PSP Media Manager, the only problem I have with the PSP is the games that are not made for it specifically.

6-13-2008 @ 12:58PM

strike said...

Is the panda shooting the rainbow OUT of it's mouth? Or is someone shooting it IN to his mouth? Think about it :)

Also, when is Capcom gonna release the Monster Hunter Expansion in America/Europe? They've released every single one so far, apart for this one.

I think Capcom are the strongest psp supporters. They've released many quality games and I think they are still going to.

6-13-2008 @ 1:47PM

Don said...

Awesome picture!!

6-13-2008 @ 3:12PM

Jacksons said...

Never trust a panda.

6-13-2008 @ 3:13PM

justingallag said...

Expect PS3 sales to completely explode next week. Maybe if we're lucky it will beat the Wii ;). I don't know if the PSP can keep up though, because the games that caused the rise are slowing down.
Awesome Pic by the way!

6-14-2008 @ 7:34AM

Alien said...

lol the pic is awesome :D

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