The article doesn't give any sort of hard sales data. It just says "the PS3 is selling slightly faster". The hard facts: The PS3 is ahead 52,250 units ahead in NA by VGCharts.org. So the NPD number should be 45,000 units, or around 4.5% ahead in the US. However, the PS3 lagged behind in Febuary, and the 360 has been catching up to it. In December, the PS3 had sold 13% faster, and is now down to 1/3rd of that. The PS3 went from selling around 10,000 units more in January (vs the 360) to loosing by 75,000 - which is very important, as Febuary sales are very similar to what it'll face through September. March will be a daunting month for the PS3 to keep it's lead compared to the 360 launch - the 360 increased a bit, and the 360 had reduced the PS3s lead by around a 75,000 unit advantage in Febuary. The 360 could easily become the leader vs. the PS3 in March. However, if the PS3 rallied and did 175k units, it's lead should stay safe for a month or two. However, the PS3 is more likely to do around 150k, and nearly, or actually, lose the lead.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
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