Sony Announces 440,000 PS3s Sold In U.S. on Black Friday

An official statement sent by Sony's Sr. Corporate Communications director Patrick Seybold to Gamasutra states: "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."

Specifically, according to Sony, PlayStation 3 demand was "at an all time high", with the system selling more than 440,000 units in the U.S. for the week ending November 29th.

Seybold added: "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."