Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 160GB model increased at retailer Amazon.com on Wed. prior to the release of the anticipated game title Killzone 2.
On Wed., the 160GB PS3 SKU held a sales increase of 101 percent to rank at No. 119 in Amazon's Video Games division.
Sony in Nov. released the 160GB PS3 SKU. The bundle includes a new 160GB PS3, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, PAIN downloadable game voucher, and a Dualshock 3 controller for $499.
Additionally, it sells an 80GB model for $399.99. Amazon this month is selling Killzone 2 below $55 in a new coupon promotion.
In the offer, customers who use the coupon code KZ2SAVE5 at checkout will receive an additional $5 off the $59.99 pre-sale price.
Sony in Jan. said that third quarter net profit fell 95 percent between Oct. and Dec.
The Playstation division held a $4 million profit, despite a nine percent decline in PS3 sales to 4.46 million sold.
Source : Punch Jump :// NEWS - PS3 160GB sales up pre-Killzone 2 release - PS3