PSP and DS sales running close to even in Japan

Back in your school days, did you ever use the phrase “get out of my bathtub” on the swingsets? This weird phrase refers to two people swinging in sync. What the hell does that mean anyway? Regardless, the DS is in the PSP’s bathtub this week, according to Media Create hardware sales numbers.

The number two selling system, PlayStation Portable, is sold pretty even with the Nintendo DS last week in Japan. PSP’s 53,373 just barely beat out DS’s 50,151. Gamasutra’s chart of the top ten software titles shows only one PSP game, but it is Koei’s Orochi Warriors, and you know how Japan loves their historical epic action titles. 

These days, Wii is king in Japan. Though console sales were down for last week, Nintendo still managed to move 63,504 units. Of course, titles like Wii Fit (#3) and Smash Bros. Brawl (#1) helped out a bit. 

Sony’s other two systems had a blah week, with 14,060 PS3s and almost 10,000 PS2s sold. The Xbox 360 was left flapping in the wind with 2,001 units sold, though BioShock made the top ten software list.

Do you have room in your life for two portables like the Japanese do? Are you a devout DS-only gamer, or have you welcomed the PSP into your heart? 

[Thanks, JR]