Week recap: PS3 No. 1; Xbox 360 HD DVD; Wii decline

Sales for the 60GB Playstation 3 this week reached the No. 1 sales rank at Amazon.com on a free Blu-ray disc promotion that offers buyers a total of eight free movies.Additionally, 80GB PS3 sales this week held a 271 percent increase due to the free disc promotion.
Sales for the PS3 in Japan decreased following a four-week sales streak in the territory. The PS3 ranks as the No. 4 best-selling game hardware in Japan.
Sony this week began offering new demos, videos, and trailers to the Playstation Store. New downloads include NASCAR '08 demo, Heavenly Sword No. 4 Anime video, and new movie trailers.
Sony this week sent the multiplayer title Warhawk to U.S. retail this week. The game is available for purchase in a $59 retail SKU or a $39 download at the Playstation Store.
Capcom Co. this week began offering Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix to the Playstation Store. The download title features new play modes and 1080p graphics for $10.
Sales for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 HD DVD Player increased this week on a free disc promotion at Amazon.com. New buyers are eligible to receive eight free HD DVD titles from the retailer.
Sales for the Xbox 360 in Japan reached just over 2,000 units in the latest retail data from the region. The console ranks as the No. 6 best-selling game hardware in Japan.
Microsoft this week announced that the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit and Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset will be available in Sept. The peripherals will be sold from $29 to $59.
Microsoft this week announced that Halo 3 has entered the retail manufacturing process and will be ready to blast retail in late Sept. The latest installment in the Halo franchise will conclude the trilogy storyline.
Capcom Co. this week released Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix to the Xbox Live Arcade division. The title features Ranked and Player online matches and 12 new Achievements.