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PS3 sales jump 130% over Christmas

 
2008 calendar year sales up nearly 40 percent. Sony says it enjoyed a massive boost in PlayStation 3 sales over the Christmas period, and that it delivered "consistent growth" throughout 2008. Click here to read the full article (link)

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