PS3 is fastest-selling UK console

Sony have struck a huge blow against Microsoft by selling over 165,000 PS3s in the UK in the first two days of the console's launch. The XBOX 360 sold just 70,000 units when it went on sale in here back in December 2005.

Bill Gates and co rushed out their machine in time for the festive period but left many gamers disappointed when the consoles sold out. Sony, on the other hand, decided to take their time with the PS3 and still have plenty to go round. The PS3 still has some way to go to catch up with the 10million XBOX 360s that are currently in circulation worldwide, but the early signs are looking good for Sony.