Punch Jump's Week in Review. Articles include:
Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 fell back in Japan after a boost from Konami Corp.'s Metal Gear Solid 4. The hardware ranked No. 4 in overall sales.
PS3 80GB MGS4 bundle sales increased this week upon restock at Amazon.com. The SKU retails for $499.99.
Sony this week deployed firmware 2.41 to fix hardware malfunction reports of the prior 2.40 firmware. The latest update features in-game XMB access and a Trophies accomplishments system.
Best Buy this week advertised a $299 Xbox 360 Pro SKU in an advanced circular due out on July 13. The Xbox 360 Pro currently retails for $349.99.
Additionally, Target Corp. is advertising a $299 Xbox 360 Pro and a free $25 gift card on July 13. The ad disclaimed limited quantities of the item.
Sales for Nintendo Co.'s Wii were behind Sony's PSP and the Nintendo DS in the latest Japan tally. The Wii ranked No. 3 in overall hardware sales.
Nintendo this week released a new wave of WiiWare and Virtual Console titles to Wii. New offerings include Spogs Racing and King of the Monsters.