PS3 trumps Xbox 360 in France

PS3 is leading both hardware and software sales in France, outselling Microsoft’s Xbox 360 on both counts.

This sales triumph was announced by Sony and based on GfK data, according to CVG. The PS3 has sold more than three million units in the country, surpassing 2.3m Xbox 360 sales.

In terms of software, PS3 games have generated €418m, which equates to eight million units sold. Wii games have generated €337m in the region, with Xbox 360 games trailing behind at €239m.

The PS3 recently reached hardware sales of four million units in the UK.