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[AranhaHunter]

3DS was doing better numbers than the Vita did the week of the price drop and seeing past performances of similar games I don't think that the price drop mattered that much.

SK release week - 3DS sold 68k
SK:Burst release week - 3DS sold 68k again

That shows Vita's audience is more receptive to an SK game. Everything else staying the same, the next SK should be a multiplatform release.

SS: <30k

PSV: I think it will hold well, there are games coming for the next few weeks, plus impact of games, bundles, color and price cut from past two weeks.

Not really a surprising week.

Vita 30K
SS 20K

Seems reasonable to me.

 

[Road]

We don't know for sure. I sent an e-mail to Media Create. Let's see if they answer.

Personally, I think it is weird if they are doing it x2 already, but who knows.

MC answered back.

As most guessed, the 22,050 number for Soul Sacrifice Double Package has not been multiplied by 2.

 

[Mr Swine]

I won't be home when the new Media Create numbers will come out but here is my predictions

SS - 80k
Vita - 65k
3DS - 50k
PS3 - 16k
WII U - 6k

 

[Mario007]

MC answered back.

As most guessed, the 22,050 number for Soul Sacrifice Double Package has not been multiplied by 2.

That makes the SS sales even better. Looks like Sony has finally found themselves a handheld IP in Japan. I haven't heard a single bad thing abut the game so hopefully the word of mouth will be strong.

 

[squall23]

I won't be home when the new Media Create numbers will come out but here is my predictions

SS - 80k
Vita - 65k
3DS - 50k
PS3 - 16k
WII U - 6k

You really don't think SRWUX and it's ultra sexy 3DSLL will get 3DS sales higher than 50k?

 

[Mr Swine]

You really don't think SRWUX and it's ultra sexy 3DSLL will get 3DS sales higher than 50k?

Oh I thought it was out next week

 

[Nekki]

That makes the SS sales even better. Looks like Sony has finally found themselves a handheld IP in Japan. I haven't heard a single bad thing abut the game so hopefully the word of mouth will be strong.

They make the sales look... the same. Everybody was already counting on it being not multiplied by 2.

I think SS will be down to like 40k tomorrow, let's see!!

 

[Chris1964]

I won't be home when the new Media Create numbers will come out but here is my predictions

SS - 80k
Vita - 65k
3DS - 50k
PS3 - 16k
WII U - 6k

Good thing you won't be home to see how off you are if we get numbers tomorrow.

 

[Mario007]

They make the sales look... the same. Everybody was already counting on it being not multiplied by 2.

I think SS will be down to like 40k tomorrow, let's see!!

I know many people in this thread weren't. I think 50-60k could be achieved and it would be a massive good sign.

 

[Father_Brain]

Good thing you won't be home to see how off you are if we get numbers tomorrow.

If we get numbers tomorrow?

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Dengeki Nintendo Magazine to Launch in April.

Cool. What about Dengeki XBOX?

 

[Mario007]

Cool. What about Dengeki XBOX?

What's an XBOX?

 

[thestopsign]

I won't be home when the new Media Create numbers will come out but here is my predictions

SS - 80k
Vita - 65k
3DS - 50k
PS3 - 16k
WII U - 6k

As Chris pointed out, those numbers are gonna be WAY off.

Edit: I think these are more reasonable.

Soul Sacrifice: 40k
Vita: 35k
3DS: 66k
PS3: 18k
Wii U: 9k

 

[ohlawd]

If we get numbers tomorrow?

yeah what's with the if?

What's happening tomorrow?

 

[Lexxism]

I remember that there's like a holiday(not quite sure) on Japan that might push the release date on the another day.

 

[serplux]

yeah what's with the if?

What's happening tomorrow?

Holiday or such. We'll be getting Famitsu numbers though, just Media Create might be pushed back.

 

[Maedhros]

A 50~60% drop for Soul Sacrifice seems reasonable. We will see.

 

[donny2112]

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html

Spring Equinox Day

 

[Road]

Dengeki Sales: Week 10, 2013 (Mar 04 - Mar 10)

01. (__) [PS3] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F (SEGA) - 117,053 / 117,053 [ST*: ~70% => 167,000]
02. (__) [PSV] Soul Sacrifice (SCE) - 108,658 / 108,658 [ST*: ~75% => 145,000]
03. (05) [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Nintendo) - 68,153 / 2,749,285 (-13%)
04. (__) [PSP] Uta no Prince-sama: All Star (Broccoli) - 55,627 / 55,627
05. (__) [PSV] Tales of Hearts R (Bandai Namco) - 48,753 / 48,753
06. (01) [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 8 (Koei Tecmo) - 46,511 / 251,296 (-77%)
07. (02) [3DS] Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies (Level 5) - 33,444 / 161,566 (-74%)
08. (__) [PS3] Far Cry 3 (Ubisoft) - 33,050 / 33,050
09. (10) [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Eden no Senshitachi (Square Enix) - 29,311 / 1,159,652 (-41%)
10. (03) [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission (Bandai Namco) - 21,085 / 115,468 (-78%)
11. (04) [PSV] Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus: Shoujotachi no Shoumei (Marvelous AQL) - 18,950 / 101,123 (-77%)
12. (07) [PS3] Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (Konami) - 17,312 / 392,977 (-73%)
13. (__) [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita no Himitsu Dougu Museum (FuRyu) - 11,610 / 11,610
14. (06) [PSV] Phantasy Star Online 2: Special Package (SEGA) - 10,963 / 75,603 (-83%)
15. (08) [PS3] Macross 30: Ginga wo Tsunagu Utagoe (Bandai Namco) - 10,659 / 73,640 (-83%)
16. (09) [PSP] Shining Ark (SEGA) - 9,046 / 70,201 (-85%)
17. (13) [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo) - 8,547 / 1,877,237 (-15%)
18. (__) [PS3] Crysis 3 (Electronic Arts) - 8,217 / 8,217
19. (11) [3DS] Touch Detective: Nameko Daihanshoku (Success) - 7,658 / 31,590 (-68%)
20. (15) [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate [Best Price!] (Capcom) - 6,595 / 228,761 (-10%)

*ST: sell-through rounded to the nearest 5% => estimated copies shipped.


Other Software (first week / LTD):

2012-05-24 [PS3] Dragon's Dogma (Capcom) - 292,000 / 457,000
2012-10-11 [3DS] Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (Square Enix) - 140,000 / 292,000
2012-06-14 [PSV] Persona 4 Golden (Atlus) - 147,000 / 236,000
2012-08-30 [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA f (SEGA) - 154,000 / 214,000


http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/612/612911/
http://news.dengeki.com/soft/ranking/ranking.html (backup)

Dengeki Sales: Week 09, 2013 (Feb 25 - Mar 03)

Previous Dengeki Posts (Thanks Cap. Smoker!)
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

 

[MasterSheen]

A 50~60% drop for Soul Sacrifice seems reasonable. We will see.

That would be a pretty low drop. Games don't usually have a lower than 70% drop second week.

 

[Takao]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

 

[pieatorium]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

better than posters for google maps i suppose

 

[extralite]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

At around 2 a.m. at launch night the 42MB Mother 2 download had apparently created enough server load that I got over ten 111-9001 errors until I could charge my Wii points and download the game.

 

[donny2112]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

If they released Earthbound on U.S. Wii U as part of this pseudo-Ambassador bonus, there would be people who would pony up the $300 to buy the system just to play that $0.30 game.

 

[Busaiku]

Like 3 people.

 

[donny2112]

Like 3 people.

More like 300 or 3,000. Not a ton, but there would be people to do so.

 

[Nirolak]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

better than posters for google maps i suppose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYcqToQzzGY

 

[vareon]

Well the advertising budget HAD to go somewhere!

 

[DrFurbs]

Taking about soul sacrifice, how many units does it need to sell to:

(A) be considered a successful new IP
(B) guarantee a sequel.

Thanks.

 

[Anth0ny]

I guess when you don't have any new games ...

Did they ever do this kind of advertising for any Wii Virtual Console games? lol

 

[electroplankton]

Well, Mother 2 is surely the best title on the platform right now, and probably for the whole year.

 

[Soriku]

You guys may laugh but people would kill to have Mother 2 over here

 

[Redhood]

Ohk here are my predictions. When will the real numbers come?

SS - 70k
Vita - 43k
WII U - 9k

 

[Nirolak]

Ohk here are my predictions. When will the real number come?

SS - 70k
Vita - 43k
WII U - 9k

In about 6-8 hours.

 

[electroplankton]

I think Vita sold about half of what did last week, and Soul Sacrifice could well be around 35-40k.

 

[StreetsAhead]

So, as an anecdote, went to try to buy Luigi's Mansion at about 3:30, Geo, Aeon and Yamada were out of physical copies. Geo and Yamada Denki had a few download cards left (3-5), but I wanted a cartridge. Had to go to Best, got their 3rd last copy.

Maybe it'll open well/better than expected? Anyone heard anything?

 

[frankie_baby]

So, as an anecdote, went to try to buy Luigi's Mansion at about 3:30, Geo, Aeon and Yamada were out of physical copies. Geo and Yamada Denki had a few download cards left (3-5), but I wanted a cartridge. Had to go to Best, got their 3rd last copy.

Maybe it'll open well/better than expected? Anyone heard anything?

Have we had any hints at a shipment number?

 

[disco]

So, as an anecdote, went to try to buy Luigi's Mansion at about 3:30, Geo, Aeon and Yamada were out of physical copies. Geo and Yamada Denki had a few download cards left (3-5), but I wanted a cartridge. Had to go to Best, got their 3rd last copy.

Maybe it'll open well/better than expected? Anyone heard anything?

Ooo! How exciting. Everything looks towards a really confident release. Cannot wait till the numbers come out.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Was anything released/announced this week that would stop Wii U falling under 9K?

I'd be surprised at anything less than a 70% drop for Soul Sacrifice.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Was anything released/announced this week that would stop Wii U falling under 9K?

Last week (for tonights numbers)? Then, no. This week has NFS: Most Wanted (lol) and Mother 2 (lol). Next week has Game & Wario (lol) and the Dragon Quest X port (lol).

Have we had any hints at a shipment number?

I have no idea, but I would be interested in finding this out.

 

[michaelius]

Was anything released/announced this week that would stop Wii U falling under 9K?

I'd be surprised at anything less than a 70% drop for Soul Sacrifice.

Whole lot of 3DS games

 

[frankie_baby]

Last week (for tonights numbers/)? Then, no. This week has NFS: Most Wanted (lol) and Mother 2 (lol). Next week has Game & Wario (lol).

Why the lol at mother 2

 

[StreetsAhead]

Why the lol at mother 2

Because, as popular as Mother 2 may be, I dunno if it's enough to spur sales above 9K. I have the game downloaded though.

 

[Herb Alpert]

Like 3 people.

I would. And I find this ad damn sexy.

 

[frankie_baby]

Because, as popular as Mother 2 may be, I dunno if it's enough to spur sales above 9K. I have the game downloaded though.

well they're running billboard ads for it and it might as well be free, could tip a few people over the edge into buying a Wii u

 

[KillerTravis]

Did they ever do this kind of advertising for any Wii Virtual Console games? lol

They are actually making a big deal out of this release, and Itoi seems to be involved a lot. Nintendo is probably cooking something for that franchise.

 

[Bruno MB]

A Super Famicom rom could be a decisive factor for those who are undecided about purchasing a Wii U.

In regards to Soul Sacrifice second week, a 70% drop would be a good result.

Second week sales for "big" PS Vita releases:

[PSV] Persona 4 Golden <RPG> (Atlus) {2012.06.14} (¥7.329) - 18.069 / 170.568 (-88%)
[PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f # <ACT> (Sega) {2012.08.30} (¥7.329) - 16.807 / 174.816 (-89%)
[PSV] Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus: Otome Shoujotachi no Shoumei # <ACT> (Marvelous AQL) {2013.02.28} (¥6.980) - 15.023 / 106.662 (-84%)

 

[michaelius]

Because, as popular as Mother 2 may be, I dunno if it's enough to spur sales above 9K. I have the game downloaded though.

Whatever it does it will affect numbers posted on 27.03

 

[StreetsAhead]

They are actually making a big deal out of this release, and Itoi seems to be involved a lot. Nintendo is probably cooking something for that franchise.

I did read someone state they'd heard that Nintendo was working on a new Mother game, but it's probably more wishful thinking than Diddy Kong Racing by Monster.

 

[DrWong]

And I find this ad damn sexy.

Me too.