Last week Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) today that more than 8 million units of the PlayStation Move motion controller for the PlayStation3 system have been sold worldwide as of this month, and retailers are seeing green.
“Due to the demand for the PlayStation Move motion controller, we’ve been struggling to keep units in stock in our U.S. GameStop stores,” said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising for GameStop. “With big franchise titles set for release throughout the year for the PlayStation Move, we expect the remainder of 2011 to be a period of continued sales growth for PlayStation Move.”
The controller has been popular with titles that have gotten players moving too, including Sports Champions and PlayStation Move Heroes.
“The PlayStation Move has been incredibly successful since its launch, and we’re particularly impressed with the positive response we’re seeing from both the casual and hardcore gaming audience,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. “The momentum behind PlayStation is accelerating, and with more than 8 million PlayStation Moves sold we know people are enjoying the most accurate motion gaming experience available today. Coupled with our stereoscopic 3D entertainment offering, PS3 continues to provide the most immersive gaming experience for consumers.”
We’ll be sure to report on future Move titles that are announced later this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.