The latest version of the world's most successful car racing game launched last week and will earn Sony an estimated $1 billion in sales.
Gran Turismo 5 is predicted to sell more than 10 million copies, outranking Hollywood movie blockbusters and enshrining the game's status as the most realistic car racing simulator on the market.
More than 2.5 million copies have reportedly been sold in the first week (Sony won't confirm or deny). With the Christmas rush to come, the company is banking on a software and hardware (you need a PlayStation 3 to play) bonanza.
"Gran Turismo 5's first four days in Australia has exceeded our sales expectations and we are receiving great feedback on the title from consumers. Numbers will be shared in due course, however, we can confirm that after the recent opening weekend this is the biggest exclusive release on PlayStation 3 ever in Australia," a Sony spokesperson says.
Nothing has come close to dethroning the title as the must-own four-wheeled franchise. No matter whether you're playing for fun or using the game to learn tracks before actually racing on them, it's focus on physics hasn't been seriously challenged.
Read more: http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/gran_turismo_5_a_sales_hit
Quite impressive. 2.5 million first week? I suppose we'll get the numbers from Sony in due course.
Proudest Platinums:
1. Gran Turismo 5
2. Persona 4 Arena
3. Wipeout HD
4. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
5. Super Street Fighter 4
