I think what people need to understand about handheld games in America, is that the majority owner of them are mainstream gamers. The only handheld games that get good openers in America are the pokemon games. Why? Well this is the biggest core handheld game alive. Thus it can open with more than a million.

Otherwise mainstream gamers buy steadily over time because they go by word of mouth, hype, mainstream appeal, ect. Thus you'll see this with many handheld games. That's why the majority of PSP and DS games sell well over time in America and Europe. Japan is a different story so won't get into that.

As for PSP software sales, they are abysmal and we all see that. Why? I really can't say why but I feel Sony doesn't pay much attention to the PSP. I just don't think they are backing the platform fully and I think that's hurting it.

brute said: is it bundled,if so we can learn that bundled games sell good

The PSP GOW bundle was more expensive then the standard PSP and the bundles were not forced. There  was always other and especially cheaper options available. This is not a Wii Sports/Motorstorm deal here.

No need to downplay this games achievement.

@Lightning08, well said. God of war is one of the greatest games ever and I wont be surprised if it reaches 2million by June 09.

Well with the bundle I wouldent be surprised at all if it would reach it. But in the same time Sony could favor the more casual friendly R&C bundle later on...