Sony boss predicts PS3 sales to top 13m

Sony boss Kaz Hirai believes that PS3 sales will pass the 13 million mark by the end of the current financial year.

Sales of the PS3 have recently increased following the release of the PS3 Slim, with Sony's machine currently outselling its rivals in Japan.

The PS3 sold 38,498 units in Japan last week, which was bettered only by the PSP, which sold 38,770.

In an interview with Reuters, Hirai also revealed that the company will launch an online entertainment service which will allow for the distribution of content over its products.