New console sales numbers from Japan have arrived from Media Create, demonstrating an upward trend for the PSP. The DSi, unsurprisingly, is holding a solid first, while the PSP climbs into the second spot by a significant margin. PS3 figures have dropped about 3,000 since the last poll, but still the system still holds strongly over the Wii. Xbox 360 is way down there around the PlayStation 2. Here’s the official list:

1. Nintendo DSi: 71,233
2. Playstation Portable: 65,765
3. Playstation 3: 25,435
4. Nintendo Wii: 18,095
5. Nintendo DS Lite: 8,948
6. Xbox 360: 5,441
7. Playstation 2: 5,067

We’re anxious to see the next round of numbers, hoping to see a consistent upward trend in sales of the PSP. Hopefully Japan’s sales indicate consumer faith in the forthcoming “era of the PSP” as strong marketing from Sony and its development partners ensure an increasing awareness in the power and future of the PlayStation Portable.