For the number junkies out there in cyberspace, SCEE’s PlayStation Day is pumping out sales numbers like Mardi Gras beads, and you don’t even have to take off your shirt to get your hands on em. (I suppose you could, if that’s your thing.)

SCEE chief David Reeves said Sony Europe has sold 12 million PSPs, 5 million PS3s and a solid 48 million PS2s. Now, if that isn’t a pretty solid user base I don’t know what is.

Reeves also went on to point out that Sony has been outselling their closest competitor (the Xbox 360, the Wii is still in a solid first place) consistently since October.  He even added that the PS3 has sold more units than the Xbox 360 in Europe to date, despite Microsoft’s 18 month advantage. Not bad for Sony’s big black beast.

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai has been kind enough to show off Sony’s world-wide sales figures. A respectable 10.5 million PS3s, 34 million PSPs and a whopping 127 million PS2s had been sold upto the end of 2007.

And look at this, even more numbers! This day just keeps getting… numberier. Reeves talks more European numbers, revealing that Gran Turismo 5: Prologue has sold 1.5 million copies, EyeToy has sold 6.7 million, SingStar is rocking 12 million copies, and Buzz has sold 6 million copies. Who bought 6 million copies of Buzz? I have no idea. But there you have it. Straight from the horse’s mouth. Well, SCEE chief’s mouth actually, but you get the idea.

After the successful launch of the new Playstation Store, there’s a feast of content to get your teeth into this week.

The Metal Gear Online Beta makes its presence known on the European Store, but will be hidden in the US for those that were lucky enough to acquire a Beta code.  Then again, don’t be too excited since many are having trouble setting up their Konami Game ID’s.

With Gran Turismo 5: Prologue and the Warhawk Pack to tide us over until the MGO Beta’s April 21st launch, it’ll be easy for us to forget about the content we might have been expecting. Yes, the Resistance 2 trailer won’t be gracing your PS3 this week, but we hope it jumps onto the Store in the near future.

US Playstation Store Update:

Games/Demos:
- Gran Turismo 5: Prologue – $39.99
- Metal Gear Online beta (for those who have beta codes)
- UEFA EURO 2008 Demo

Downloadable Content:
- LAIR – Dragons and Control Pack – free
- Super Stardust HD – Solo Add-on Pack – $4.99
- WarHawk – Operation: Broken Mirror Add-on – $7.99
- Warhawk Booster Combo – $11.99 (Contains “Omega Dawn” and “Broken Mirror” Packs)
- Rock Band Songs:
* “Still Alive” – GLaDOS and Jonathan Coulton (free)
* “Sprode” – Freezepop ($0.99)
* “Shake” – Count Zero ($0.99)
* “Rock Rebellion” – Bang Camaro ($0.99)
* Harmonix Pack 1 ($2.99) – (Includes “Rock Rebellion”, “Shake”, and “Sprode”)
* “Call Me” – Blondie ($1.99)
* “Simple Man” – Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
* “Message In A Bottle” – The Police ($1.99)
* Classic Rock Pack 1 ($5.49) – (Includes “Call Me”, “Simple Man”, and “Message In A Bottle”)

Trailers:
- Gran Turismo 5: Prologue – “Beyond the Apex”
- Gran Turismo 5: Prologue – “Friendly Fires”
- Warhawk Broken Mirror Trailer
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot Making Of The TV Spot
- HAZE Mantel Corporate Vision
- This is Vegas Annoucement Trailer
- Pineapple Express Blu-ray Trailer

Other:
- Warhawk Theme (x2)
- Lair Mokai Theme

European Playstation Store Update:

Games/Demos:
- Metal Gear Online beta (open to all of Europe/PAL, won’t work for non-PAL users due to IP restrictions)
- SEGA Superstars Tennis demo

Downloadable Content:
- Super Stardust HD – Solo Add-on Pack – £2.99
- Guitar Hero III – Dropkick Murphys pack – free
- WarHawk – Operation: Broken Mirror Add-on – £££/€7.99

Trailers:
- Bionic Commando Rearmed
- GTA IV Trailer 4
- Lost Planet Trailer 2
- SEGA Superstars Tennis

Oh, and if you’re clever enough to have a Hong Kong PSN account as opposed to a Japan one, you’ll be able to get your mits on a Lair demo. Yes, Lair.

Polyphony Digital have pulled it out of the bag again. We were expecting a few more cars and perhaps a new track for the North American (and hopefully European) release of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, but there’s quite a lot more content than we were expecting.

A series track favourite is back, a huge list of new cars and 2 player split screen all headline in what was once called a “glorified demo.”

Oh yes. We didn’t think it would be possible to render GT5:P twice on the PS3 (a feat that Motorstorm couldn’t reach at launch) but Polyphony Digital are wizards of game development.

Headlining the roster of over 70 vehicles and 14 additional tuned cars is the Ferrari 599, the Nissan GT-R and the Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic. The game will include the 5 previous tracks found in the Japanese version, along with an old Gran Turismo classic – the High Speed Ring. There’s plenty to keep you occupied with each track having 2 layouts, whether reversed, shortened, or extended.

Moreover, additional features will be available to North American consumers, including a Drift Mode, Car Tuning, two-player split screen racing and a new set of offline and online Race Events.

Drift Mode – The player’s drifting technique is measured based on drift angles, racing lines, and speeds within evaluation zones located at various turns on the course.
In Depth Car Tuning – Players have the ability to adjust the vehicle’s performance, including power, weight, tires and suspension.
Two-player Split Screen Racing - Allows players to race head-to-head against friends and foes offline.

It’s now safe to say to say that Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is not a demo. Here’s the full vehicle roster:

Acura NSX ‘91
Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK ‘06
Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 ‘06
Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS
Art Morrison Corvette’60
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe ‘06
Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic ‘07
Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro ‘07
Blitz Dunlop ER34 ‘07
BMW 135i Coupe ‘07
BMW 135tii ‘08
BMW M3 Coupe ‘07
BMW Z4 ‘03
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ‘06
Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS ‘06
Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
Daihatsu Copen Active Top ‘02
Daihatsu OFC-1 ‘07
Dodge Viper GTS
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
Ferrari 512BB ‘76
Ferrari 599 ‘06
Ferrari F40 ‘92
Ferrari F430 ‘06
Ford Focus ST ‘06
Ford GT ‘05
Ford GT Tuned Car
Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium ‘07
Honda Integra TYPE R ‘04
Honda NSX Type R ‘02
Jaguar XK Coupe ‘06
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione ‘91
Lexus IS F ‘07
Lexus IS F Tuned Car
Lotus Elise 111R ‘04
Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car
Lotus Elise ‘96
Lotus Elise Tuned Car
Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) ‘02
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car
Mazda RX-8 Type S ‘03
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG ‘02
Mine’s BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base ‘06
Mini Cooper-S ‘06
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR ‘05
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package ‘07
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
Nissan Fairlady Z Version S ‘07
Nissan GT-R ‘07
Nissan GT-R Proto ‘05
Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP ‘07
Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept ‘07
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur ‘02
Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP ‘06
Peugeot 207GTI ‘07
Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN ‘04
RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V ‘00
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA ‘05
Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) ‘07
Suzuki Cappuccino ‘95
Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
Suzuki Cervo SR ‘07
Suzuki Swift Sport ‘07
Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car
TVR Tamora ‘02
TVR Tuscan Speed 6 ‘00
Volkswagen Golf GTI ‘01
Volkswagen Golf V GTI ‘05

*Update* These features have been confirmed for the European version of the game, along with 40 episodes of Top Gear in the United Kingdom’s GT:TV. Bring it on Jeremy Clarkson!

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Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe has confirmed that two different PS3 bundles are going to making their way into Europe. Both are going to be the 40GB SKU with a Sixaxis One. One contains Gran Turismo 5: Prologue and the other (initially only available to the French) packs 3 Blu-Rays: 300, Casino Royale, and Spiderman 3.

The Blu-Ray bundle may later expand to Spain/Italy. Both sets are due for a March 28th release.

I say Europeans are only semi-lucky because both bundles are priced at €399. What do you have to show for this price? No backwards compatibility and a Sixaxis (instead of a DualShock 3).

Although I applaud Sony for trying to add value, they could’ve at least included software backwards compatibility and a DualShock 3, which will more or less render the Sixaxis obsolete. Unless you enjoy a lack of rumble, that is.

At least some good comes of this. For you car-heads across the pond, this confirms a March 28th release of GT5: P, if not sooner.

Although, given the choice. I’d still go for that just announced snazzy MGS4PS3, partly because I love acronyms.

Source: Next-Gen.biz