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[Tiago Rodrigues]

Digital are at least 50% now at least

TLOU2 came out during lockdowns and Covid...a 50% digital ratio wouldn't be out of the ordinary 2 years ago as well. The only way to know that is by checking how much it sold digitally on week one back then but i can't find that data.

 

[mxbison]

Good stuff and well deserved. FIFA is obviously not beatable (except maybe by GTA I guess).

 

[ANIMAL1975]

It's a petty we don't get digital numbers too at the same time. Great numbers in recession times and 80 euros price.

 

[jm89]

Jimbo right now

 

[Mibu no ookami]

PS5 games are going to have legs. PS4 owners are saying they aren't going to buy PS4 versions of games and would just wait and experience the games on PS5.

PS5 is stacked with games with Demon's Souls, Returnal, Rift Apart, Sackboy, Astrobot, Horizon, GT7, Spider-Man MM, TLOU P1, and now God of War. Spider-Man 2 is going to put PS5 over the top in 2023.

I can't recall when gaming was last this lopsided and we still don't know the slate for the rest of Sony's 2023 games.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Jimbo right now

 

[Gudji]

Jimbo right now

 

[Mr Hyde]

Sony is killing it right now. The amount of quality games they've released the past years is unprecedented.

 

[reksveks]

Actually...not really

These were 1st week sales for the best selling 1st party games from Sony in the UK:

194k - FRI - TLOU Part II
192k - TUE - Uncharted 4
190k - FRI - Spider-Man
Around 150k - TUE - God of War Ragnarok
114k - WED - Horizon Zero Dawn
96k - FRI - God of War
80k - WED - Uncharted TLL
75k - FRI - Ghost of Tsushima
74k - WED - GT Sport
70k - FRI - Days Gone

Ragnarok isn't even Top 3. You have 2 Naughty Dog franchises and Spider-Man ahead of it. It will depend on its digital sales but it still needs almost 50k to beat TLOU2 physicals advantage. That said, God of War was never huge in the UK when compcared to most other coutries, including USA so...it may have beat TLOU2 worldwide, who knows for now...

Also these are reporting weeks right so TLOU part 2 had less days to rack up that 194k

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Sony is killing it right now. The amount of quality games they've released the past years is unprecedented.

I think they've missed a beat especially around cross-gen, but still definitely on top of the industry.

Their new challenge is expansion and diversification of their portfolio. Both very difficult things to do.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Also these are reporting weeks right so TLOU part 2 had less days to rack up that 194k

We're also looking at completely different circumstances.

TLOU2 came out while we were still dealing with lockdowns.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Also these are reporting weeks right so TLOU part 2 had less days to rack up that 194k

Exactly.

 

[Pelta88]

Sony is killing it right now. The amount of quality games they've released the past years is unprecedented.

Easily in the top 2 console launch of all time. PS5's only competition is the PS2 launch.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Easily in the top 2 console launch of all time. PS5's only competition is the PS2 launch.

If Sony can ship 30 million in fiscal 2023, they'll begin to put ps5 on the trajectory of the ps2, which is crazy given the competition by Xbox, PC, and even Switch.

I think they're going to have to really manage the price in an intelligent way. You want a very cheap version of the PS5 out there but you can also get margin on a PS5 Pro.

Their software sales are going to reach heights they never have before if they can hit this trajectory because they never had this amount of talent and scope on PS2 where they could really only rely on a handful of studios.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

If Sony can ship 30 million in fiscal 2023, they'll begin to put ps5 on the trajectory of the ps2, which is crazy given the competition by Xbox, PC, and even Switch.

I think they're going to have to really manage the price in an intelligent way. You want a very cheap version of the PS5 out there but you can also get margin on a PS5 Pro.

Their software sales are going to reach heights they never have before if they can hit this trajectory because they never had this amount of talent and scope on PS2 where they could really only rely on a handful of studios.

All those posts about how Sony will have to release their games day one on their sunscription services by the end of this generation are looking dumber and dumber. If this release showed us something is that the public is not only here to pay full priced titles, it's actually here for the price increase games have suffered from Sony.

 

[remember_spinal]

PS5 games are going to have legs. PS4 owners are saying they aren't going to buy PS4 versions of games and would just wait and experience the games on PS5.

PS5 is stacked with games with Demon's Souls, Returnal, Rift Apart, Sackboy, Astrobot, Horizon, GT7, Spider-Man MM, TLOU P1, and now God of War. Spider-Man 2 is going to put PS5 over the top in 2023.

I can't recall when gaming was last this lopsided and we still don't know the slate for the rest of Sony's 2023 games.

Its a good thing they expanded ps plus with extra, cause thats a shit load of games to have to go through if you’re just getting a ps5 this christmas

 

[sainraja]

You Brits really love your kickball** lol

** Football.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Not surprised. I expect 25m lifetime. Maybe even more.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Its a good thing they expanded ps plus with extra, cause thats a shit load of games to have to go through if you’re just getting a ps5 this christmas

Imagine someone that missed the PS4 generation and is now buying a PS5 with PS Plus Extra. The amount of content for years in there lol.

 

[MasterCornholio]

All those posts about how Sony will have to release their games day one on their sunscription services by the end of this generation are looking dumber and dumber. If this release showed us something is that the public is not only here to pay full priced titles, it's actually here for the price increase games have suffered from Sony.

Yep and many games have proven that sometimes it's worth paying that price. And if not sales are always around the corner for those interested in owning a copy.

 

[akaFullmetal]

I had to wait to Sunday but couldn't find a PS5 copy when I looked. I'll try to see if I can get it today

 

[Putonahappyface]

You Brits really love your kickball lol

Not this one.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

I get COD having high digital numbers, but would FIFA not also have huge digital numbers? Seems like they would be similar given they are both live service games, but I have no idea.

 

[phil_t98]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

 

[Putonahappyface]

Deserved, no game make me laugh like fifa

I hope we see lots of that at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. England should've made a stance and boycotted this event.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

I believe these numbers don't contain used game sales. Not sure if I understand you.

 

[Fbh]

Well deserved.
I've heard it's at least as good as Stray!

 

[TheGodfather07]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

physical copy is the smart choice but im pretty sure digital is the majority share for the game. sony first party has a very high digital ratio. highest it went was 80%

 

[phil_t98]

I believe these numbers don't contain used game sales. Not sure if I understand you.

No
I mean people buying boxed games to be able to trade them as soon as they completed them

 

[Pelta88]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

 

[jm89]

No
I mean people buying boxed games to be able to trade them as soon as they completed them

That's the case with alot of games. Just because you can trade them in doesn't mean it will sell well.....

 

[Markio128]

It was always going to sell really well. Even the green rats have been forced to play it, if only to give their unbiased opinion on the game.

 

[Chiggs]

That's impressive. The UK has, like, 500 gamers in it.

 

[Thief1987]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

Oh i see, bundles concern won't work here
Back-up plan?

 

[Interfectum]

 

[Bartski]

 

[DeepEnigma]

if only to give their unbiased opinion on the game.

I can't not wait to see the contrasts in said opinions when Hellblade 2 finally launches.

 

[Topher]

No
I mean people buying boxed games to be able to trade them as soon as they completed them

What does being able to trade a game in have to do with anything?

 

[Ronin_7]

God of War was never Big in Europe/UK. It always has been a franchise massively carried by Americas. Imagine USA Numbers LMAO

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

I wonder why are you wondering.

 

[DForce]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

Yeah, I'm sure you say this for all single-player games out there.

 

[laynelane]

I wonder if this is to do with the game not having multiplayer and can be traded at value once completed

It has more to do with it being a long-awaited sequel to a very successful game in a long-running popular franchise. No spinning or salt necessary to explain it.

 

[phil_t98]

Jesus why is everybody so truggerd? I was playing the first one tonight befor I buy the sequel which I will buy digital

 

[Markio128]

Jesus why is everybody so truggerd? I was playing the first one tonight befor I buy the sequel which I will buy digital

It is a bit of silly to suggest that GOW:R is only selling well because it can be traded in. It’s more likely selling well because it is a fantastic game that many gamers have been looking forward to.

 

[laynelane]

It is a bit of silly to suggest that GOW:R is only selling well because it can be traded in. It’s more likely selling well because it is a fantastic game that many gamers have been looking forward to.

I really like your avatar, very topical too!

 

[phil_t98]

It is a bit of silly to suggest that GOW:R is only selling well because it can be traded in. It’s more likely selling well because it is a fantastic game that many gamers have been looking forward to.

I didn’t suggest it was only selling well because it isn’t a good game, the high number of boxes games could be because after completed it’s limited replay ability because of no multiplayer.

I am sure it’s an excellent game of coarse

 

[Markio128]

I didn’t suggest it was only selling well because it isn’t a good game, the high number of boxes games could be because after completed it’s limited replay ability because of no multiplayer.

I am sure it’s an excellent game of coarse

Speaking for myself, I bought physical purely because I like to have a physical collection of great games. I have absolutely no intention of trading it. Not to mention it was a few quid cheaper than digital.

I regret buying ER digitally tbh.

 

[phil_t98]

Speaking for myself, I bought physical purely because I like to have a physical collection of great games. I have absolutely no intention of trading it. Not to mention it was a few quid cheaper than digital.

I regret buying ER digitally tbh.

Everybody is quick to pounce when they don’t agree with something. Nothing negative meant about the game at all

Just with physical sales being so high it bucks the recent trend of digital sales and there must be a reason, maybe it’s like you said people like to look at in on the shelves

 

[SLB1904]

Just with physical sales being so high it bucks the recent trend of digital sales

It doesn't. Because we don't know what the digital numbers are yet

 

[DForce]

Jesus why is everybody so truggerd? I was playing the first one tonight befor I buy the sequel which I will buy digital

It was a rather ridiculous thing to say and that's why people are responding to your post.

Physical sales aren't high just for single player games, but they're high for multiplayer games too. To even suggest that people use it just to resell, then the market would be flooded with millions of used copies for sale, but that doesn't happen at all.

People are also suspicious that you would say this NOW after all these years.