Playstation 3 sales have increased by 178% in the UK following the release of the cheaper 40GB model and a lowering in price of the 60GB model with 2 bundled games. The introductions caused the weeks PS3 sales to reach their third highest since the systems launch. Despite the significant boost in sales, the PS3 only managed third spot behind the Nintendo DS and Wii.

Playstation 3 games also recieved a big boost with Resistance: Fall of Man racing up the all-formats charts from 22 to 8, Heavenly Sword re-entering the top 40 at number 14, MotorStorm moving from 22 to 18, and Formula 1: Championship Edition also back in the official charts at number 24.

via Gamesindustry.biz

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