With numbers more than twice that of II following its release, the high-definition sequel is proving that the audience is hungry for games.

Despite a smaller number of PS3 owners, God of War III managed two and a half times the sales. That points to the average PS3 gamer willing to purchase more games than was the case on PS2.

Further supporting that point is the fact that God of War III is the second PS3 game to reach the top sales spot this year in the UK. also topped out at number one last month.

ELSPA GfK Chart-Track does make note that these impressive initial sales figures do not trump the continued strong sales of XIII on both PS3 and 360.

By Tracy Erickson