[NUMBERS UPDATED] In a stunning turn of events, these preliminary Japan Hardware Sales numbers see Sony’s PSP and PS3 top the handheld and console market respectively. The PS3 finally topped the Nintendo Wii for the top spot in hardware sales in Japan.  The release of Yakuza 3 boosted the sales of Sony’s PS3.  Many see the Japanese market as the key trend to US sales, so can this jump in hardware sales mean something?  It’s not looking good for Xbox 360 fans in Japan, as next weeks release of Resident Evil 5 may boost sales a bit higher for the PS3 even though the game will be released on both the 360 and PS3.

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