Did Nintendo Save The PlayStation 3?

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g4tv.com - 27 days ago

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According to analysts at DFC Intelligence, now is the time for the PlayStation 3 to shine, and the system owes at least part of its spotlight to the Nintendo Wii. The logical line goes something like this: Around launch time, Sony's strategy was to focus on competing with the 360. ...

industrygamers.com - 28 days ago

PS3 Sales 'Very Strong' Through October, says GameStop

— industrygamers.com — Although some thought Sony's surge in September might be temporary, GameStop tells us the momentum's carried over... into October as well. (more) PS3 Sales 'Very Strong' Through October, says GameStop

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dfcint.com - 28 days ago

Is It Time for the PlayStation 3 to Shine?

— dfcint.com — On September 1, 2009, we finally got it: a new PlayStation 3 priced at $299 (€299, £249,... ¥29980). Of course, the impact was immediate with PlayStation 3 September sales for the first time beating both the Wii and Xbox 360 in the U.S. However, the big ... (more) Is It Time for the PlayStation 3 to Shine?

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computerandvideogames.com - 29 days ago

News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"

— computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 3-Nov-2009 2:00 PM Nintendo on "urgent mission to recover momentum during holidays" in Japan Nintendo top... honcho Satoru Iwata has said that Wii's situation in Japan "cannot be defined as healthy". It's probably not as bad as it sounds, they ... (more) News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"

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