Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton has said this week that he 'couldn't be happier' with of the - since the price of the console was cut, and introduced the PS3 Slim SKU.

"Skyrocketing sales, couldn't be happier with the numbers that we're seeing, and I think proof that there was tremendous consumer demand, they were just waiting for the price-point to come down," Tretton tells Forbes.

Tretton added that are in an enviable position with the - in that their vast resources give them the opportunity to be patient, while Sony must strive for profitability.

In related news, sales of the Go are up 100 percent in since the 'Go' SKU was introduced, with big new games like and 10 said to be driving software sales.

We'll have more from Sony very soon.

By Luke Guttridge