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[RE_Player]

Not bad.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Keighley says PS4 #1 and TLOU is #1

Something something stopping a train.jpg

 

[Mass_Pincup]

With only 3 days ? Wow.

 

[B.O.O.M]

I don't know what kind of expectations some are holding on to... that somehow it can come back to be a lead platform? It is what it is. This months numbers are okay given the demand curve to date. They're not bad or good, they fit right where they should. Are there a whole bunch of people who still haven't adjusted their expectations for this thing?

Not really I think some are setting their expectations levels so low that they won't be disappointed no matter how bad this thing does. It's fine and all but from an objective point of view these are really bad numbers. Not sure how you can even say something like they are not bad or good? What's good about this exactly?

no need for hyperbole like being the new lead platform anything. It should be able to at least hold above 100k by now

 

[NateDrake]

Below are the PlayStation highlights from the July NPD report:

§ PlayStation 4 was #1 in sales for the seventh consecutive month and remains the cumulative leader for next generation game consoles.

§ PlayStation 4 led the month for next generation software sales by a considerable margin, with The Last of Us Remastered taking the #1 spot.

§ PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales.

§ For the second consecutive month, PlayStation was #1 in combined home console hardware sales (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3).

Other notable global PlayStation 4 sales milestones from this week:

§ PlayStation 4 sales have surpassed 10 million units sold through to consumers worldwide, demonstrating the fastest and strongest growth in PlayStation hardware history.

§ More than 30 million copies of PS4 software have been sold in retail stores globally and through digital downloads on PS Store.

Sony NPD PR.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

PS4: "I'm the juggernaut bitch!!!"

 

[Loris146]

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/500044142442201088

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

With only 3 days ? Wow.

Either wow or yeesh.

 

[Dragonborn]

Damn, TLOU #1 with only 2 or 3 days? Impressive.

 

[teiresias]

Keighley says PS4 #1 and TLOU is #1

But . . . but . . . someone had a report that said XB1 was ahead . . . :rolleyes

Also, so MS can't even use "Xbox Family" again?

 

[Mory Dunz]

Sony NPD PR.

They include Wii U as next generation right?

 

[Frillen]

First one is a given, then I thought, wow a remaster being first. But what the hell else released in July?

 

[SwiftDeath]

Sony NPD PR.

The next gen software quip is interesting. Wonder how much TLOU R sold

 

[Toki767]

Sounds like the sales gap is widening once again. The question is, by how much?

 

[metalslimer]

They include Wii U as next generation right?

They must. Otherwise it would be redundant to say they had more than 50% software sales.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Nah. We are talking of 20% drop from last month. Not "horribly bad" in this context.

Of course, compared to even the GameCube the numbers are yes, bad and sad.

We are not talking relative here.

80k for July is still horrible.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Not sure how you can even say something like they are not bad or good?

After 21 months in market, the demand curve is fairly predictable for hardware, pending price changes. Good would mean that for some reason, demand picked up above where that demand curve would predict. Bad would be below that demand curve. In this case, it's right where it should be, so it's neither good nor bad.

However, you could let us know if the aggregate is close or not for this month...

Y'all are good.

 

[Welfare]

For the second consecutive month, PlayStation was #1 in combined home console hardware sales (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3).

Sony NPD PR.

Well, that guys "report" was right in one way. Just the wrong family

 

[Chobel]

§ PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales.

That one weird way to say we sold more software than Xbox One.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

But . . . but . . . someone had a report that said XB1 was ahead . . . :rolleyes

Also, so MS can't even use "Xbox Family" again?

who? kuchera?

 

[B.O.O.M]

"PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales."

This is what really stood out to me..damn

 

[Dragonborn]

who? kuchera?

No, some Junior earlier in the thread.

 

[Guevara]

That one weird way to say we sold more than Xbox One.

And Mario Kart!

 

[Cess007]

§ PlayStation 4 led the month for next generation software sales by a considerable margin, with The Last of Us Remastered taking the #1 spot.

§ PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales.

This two. Damn, man, they're really having a good time!

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

That one weird way to say we sold more than Xbox One.

WiiU as well no

 

[Boke1879]

"PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales."

This is what really stood out to me..damn

I said DAMN!

 

[SwiftDeath]

That one weird way to say we sold more than Xbox One.

I would assume NPD identifies Wii U as an 8th gen console and thus it's next-gen as well

Not sure if you were joking though?

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Arrogant sorny!

 

[metalslimer]

"PlayStation 4 games accounted for more than half of total next generation software sales."

This is what really stood out to me..damn

It's not that surprising. Wii U software sales are not good, and PS4 is selling a good bit better than Xbone. Unless they are including the handhelds as well, then that would be pretty impressive.

 

[Jomjom]

Hmmm... if the PS4 and PS3 outsold the Xbone and 360, that means the gap is probably at least 30-40k as that's how much the 360 tends to outsell the PS3.

That means my predictions of 210k for PS4 and 199k for Xbone are off. =(

 

[A_Gorilla]

Am I reading right where its saying the PS4 sold more than the XB1 and Wii U combined?

 

[Graphics Horse]

Am I reading right where its saying the PS4 sold more than the XB1 and Wii U combined?

yeh software tho

 

[SwiftDeath]

Am I reading right where its saying the PS4 sold more than the XB1 and Wii U combined?

more software

 

[Paganmoon]

No, some Junior earlier in the thread.

He did withdraw the statement pretty fast though

 

[Frillen]

Am I reading right where its saying the PS4 sold more than the XB1 and Wii U combined?

In software? Yes. Not surprising though.

 

[Carl]

What else even came out last month? I can't remember

 

[MavFan619]

Nice for TLoU I love the game I hope some of the 360 converts and others enjoyed it too.

 

[A_Gorilla]

more software

Okay that makes sense.

 

[B.O.O.M]

After 21 months in market, the demand curve is fairly predictable for hardware, pending price changes. Good would mean that for some reason, demand picked up above where that demand curve would predict. Bad would be below that demand curve. In this case, it's right where it should be, so it's neither good nor bad.

oh you make it sound as if you have this demand curve calculated and hence this number is withing expectations. Care to share?

Listen, I get it. You are trying to say it's expected to be low overall so it's not a surprise. Sure. But it's still horrible numbers. I don't care if the demand curve dictates the PS Vita tv is selling within expectations to some posters here...the numbers are still horrible.

 

[NateDrake]

more software

He's referring to this I assume: § For the second consecutive month, PlayStation was #1 in combined home console hardware sales (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3).

 

[Aquamarine]

What else even came out last month? I can't remember

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=119703884&postcount=55

 

[metalslimer]

Hmmm... if the PS4 and PS3 outsold the Xbone and 360, that means the gap is probably at least 30-40k as that's how much the 360 tends to outsell the PS3.

That means my predictions of 200k for PS4 and 199k for Xbone are off. =(

Why you would predict Xbox One being that close with no big software release is another question.

 

[theDeeDubs]

What else even came out last month? I can't remember

Sniper Elite? By the time these final roll around I'm already thinking of the next month so it's easy to forget.

 

[Toki767]

What else even came out last month? I can't remember

That seems to be the problem with Microsoft and Nintendo. Basically nothing came out.

 

[Blanquito]

After 21 months in market, the demand curve is fairly predictable for hardware, pending price changes. Good would mean that for some reason, demand picked up above where that demand curve would predict. Bad would be below that demand curve. In this case, it's right where it should be, so it's neither good nor bad.



Y'all are good.

Thanks! That gives us an a good baseline of what sales are...

 

[wapplew]

Sounds like the sales gap is widening once again. The question is, by how much?

It doesn't matter, the real battle ground is September to December, you just watch they overtake the crown.

 

[TheOctodad]

What else even came out last month? I can't remember

Not much.

July

ConstantC (PS3) - July 1
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn (PS3) - July 1
Child of Light (Vita) - July 1
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (Xbox One, PS4, Wii U) - July 1 (PS4), July 2 (Xbox One, Wii U)
Puddle (PS4) - July 1
Sniper Elite 3 (Xbox One, 360, PS4, PS3) - July 1
Mousecraft (PS4, PS3, Vita) - July 8
Saints Row IV: National Treasure Edition (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - July 8 (ship date)
Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death (PS3) - July 8
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 5 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, iOS) - July 8
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 (iOS) - July 9
Abyss Odyssey (PS3, 360, PC) - July 15
Crimsonland (PS4) - July 15
Wayward Manor (PC, Mac) - July 15
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 (Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android, Kindle) - July 16
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'n' Tasty (PS4) - July 22
Dark Souls II - Crown of the Sunken King DLC (PS3, 360, PC) - July 22
Forza Motorsport 5 Racing Game of the Year Edition (Xbox One) - July 22
Might & Magic Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars (Xbox 360, PS3) - July 23
The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Episode 4 - July 22 (PS3, Vita, PC), July 23 (Xbox 360), July 24 (iOS)
Gods Will be Watching (PC) - July 24
Wii U Sports Club - July 25
*The Room (PC) - July 28
*Firefall (PC) - July 29
The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) - July 29
*The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (PC) - July 29
*Lego Ninjago: Nindroids (Vita, 3DS) - July 29
*Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds (Vita) - July 29
*Pure Pool (PS4) - July 29
*Ratchet & Clank Trilogy (Vita) - July 29
Rogue Legacy (PS4, PS3, Vita) - July 29
*Pinball FX2 (Xbox One) - July 31

 

[Welfare]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=119703884&postcount=55

That's Junes games.

 

[Scully Scully Scoo]

happy xbox keeps getting its ass kick, now give a price cut i want to by halo collection

 

[Chobel]

So they're including Wii U sales, I guess it's not that weird after all.