SCEA Senior Manager for Public Relations Patrick Seybold, has confirmed the sales of over 440,000 PlayStation 3s in the United States for the week ending November 29.
"The 2009 holiday season got off to an amazing start for PlayStation, with all key retailers showing a significant increase for PS3, PSP and key holiday titles over Black Friday and the holiday weekend," said the exec in an emailed statement.
"PlayStation 3 demand was at an all time high with the system selling more than 440,000 units for the week ending 11/29/09."
Seybold went on to claim that entertainment in the United States this year is to be "defined" by PlayStation products.
"In today"s economy, consumers are drawn to items that offer the most value for their money, making the PS3 an ideal choice for those who want a comprehensive gaming and entertainment system all in one package," he said.
"Combine that with exclusive holiday bundles and an extensive software line-up, one that many analysts are calling the best in the industry, with titles such as Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year, we have no doubt the momentum and demand will continue and consumers will prove that entertainment this holiday season is going to be defined by PlayStation."
The confirmation comes as Nintendo is reported to have sold 550,000 Wiis in the same period, while sales of Microsoft"s Xbox 360 doubled in Thanksgiving week.