June 28, 2007 12:40 PM PDT
Based on the tremendous success of its PlayStation 2, the best-selling video game console in history, the expectations for Sony's follow-up, the next-generation PlayStation 3, were huge. But problems with its technology, as well as delays in production and a high price have led to disappointing sales. In its first month, November 2006, the PS3 was nearly impossible to find, and it sold 511,500 units, according to NPD. But after that, sales dropped to 498,000 and then 243,600 in each of the next two months. Today, the PS3 is considered in last place among next-gen consoles, and trails even the PS2 in sales.
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