Sony's PS2 still going the distance

While the PS3 is still learning to crawl, it’s older brother is running marathons. Like 115 million unit marathons perhaps close to 130 million when it’s all said and done. Despite avoiding specifics, Sony’s Phil Harrison told CNN/Money yesterday that his company would be rasing its PS2 sales targets above the already projected 13 million for 2007. If a reality, that means the would-be seven year old console would have sold more in its last year than Microsoft’s 360 did in its first.

So are PS2 sales cannablizing Sony’s PS3 sales? Perhaps. But whatever the reason, the enthusiasm for PS2 is likely to continue with one of the most anticipated titles of the year in God of War 2 due March 13. Early reviews for the game suggest it may end up being the best-ranked PS2 title ever. Slate Magazine writes in its review, “Playing God of War 2 is, without question, a more satisfying experience than playing any of the launch titles for the new consoles.”

The record-breaking, profit machine continues. Follow the leader, Sony. No really. Follow the leader.

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