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[Neuromancer]

I don't ordinarily pay much attention to MCS threads, so can someone explain to me what the numbers actually mean? i.e. 132.526 for Kid Icarus?

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

I don't ordinarily pay much attention to MCS threads, so can someone explain to me what the numbers actually mean? i.e. 132.526 for Kid Icarus?

For what most would consider a new IP, it's a solid start.

 

[Cipherr]

Not a bad thing, right? At least long term. I'm sure they'd make more money short term on DS purchases.

Oh definitely not, would be a great thing for them honestly. Lots of people are just convinced that the next Pokemon not being for 3DS is a massive massive mistake. I'm not so convinced of that with the 3DS having BC.

 

[Neuromancer]

For what most would consider a new IP, it's a solid start.

I know but I mean like the actual number. Is that 132,526 copies sold? Or something else?

 

[muu]

I don't ordinarily pay much attention to MCS threads, so can someone explain to me what the numbers actually mean? i.e. 132.526 for Kid Icarus?

it's common practice in many locales to use . instead of , to denote digits. Japan hasn't been bitten by the NPD bug, that's actual sales units estimates by Media Create inc. down to the single digits.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

I know but I mean like the actual number. Is that 132,526 copies sold? Or something else?

Sold to consumers.

 

[Neuromancer]

it's common practice in many locales to use . instead of , to denote thousands. Japan hasn't been bitten by the NPD bug, that's actual sales units estimates by Media Create inc. down to the single digits.

Sold to consumers.

OK thanks. Wow, that's some granular shit right there

 

[Mpl90]

05./00. [PS3] Ninja Gaiden 3 # <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2012.03.22} (¥8.190) - 29.797 / NEW
03. / 00. [WII] Metroid: Other M (Nintendo) - 45.398 / NEW

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT :lol

 

[LeadenStride]

I always come to the media create threads to see if the number of the Vita has dropped below 10k and it's still hanging above. I think it's the 4th week in a row that it's placed between 10 and 11k. Kinda cheering for it now not to drop.

 

[DrWong]

I always come to the media create threads to see if the number of the Vita has dropped below 10k and it's still hanging above. I think it's the 4th week in a row that it's placed between 10 and 10.300k. Kinda cheering for it now not to drop.

Fixed.

 

[Cipherr]

05./00. [PS3] Ninja Gaiden 3 # <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2012.03.22} (¥8.190) - 29.797 / NEW
03. / 00. [WII] Metroid: Other M (Nintendo) - 45.398 / NEW

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT :lol

 

[Endo Punk]

The moment PSV drops below 10k Im confident it wont recover and will be discontinued.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Man, the Vita needs a shot in the arm, real fast. The install base gap is getting a bit out of control. Whether or not devs want to be working on Vita, the economics of install base are just going to force them away from it and towards the 3DS if Sony doesn't do something.

 

[Blablurn]

i mean... vita launched around 3 months ago. but still... feels like its been ignored for months. but shall we really wait till e3? there needs to be something. i own the device and its wonderful. but it just needs some love from its creators.

 

[Tyrael]

Nintendo 3DS YTD: 1.118.524
All other consoles combined YTD: 1.054.748

Impressive.

 

[donny2112]

Kid Icarus was released April 23 so this is just 2 days of sales.

It was released on April 22 so 4 days of sales.

March.

Out for two days.

Four days.

Like every other new game ever.

Mostly, yeah.

 

[Yoshichan]

04./00. [PS3] Devil May Cry HD Collection <ACT> (Capcom) {2012.03.22} (¥4.990) - 43.791 / NEW

This makes me sooooooo happy :3

 

[Vic]

Kid Icarus was released April 23 so this is just 2 days of sales.

The game is sold out in a lot of places in Japan and even in amazon.co.jp. They are expecting a new shipment in the coming days (1st April)

April?

 

[donny2112]

April?

I like that it was released April 23rd and gets a new shipment April 1st.

 

[guek]

05./00. [PS3] Ninja Gaiden 3 # <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2012.03.22} (¥8.190) - 29.797 / NEW
03. / 00. [WII] Metroid: Other M (Nintendo) - 45.398 / NEW

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT :lol

 

[LeadenStride]

Fixed.

Really that close? Makes it even more ridiculous. A true phenomenon actually.

 

[Vic]

I like that it was released April 23rd and gets a new shipment April 1st.

How is that even..

Really that close? Makes it even more ridiculous. A true phenomenon actually.

Gotta be a phenomenon when it's selling worst than the motherf'ing Gamecube.

 

[guit3457]

April?

OMG, a mistake....can you forgive me? ¬¬

How is that even..

Take it easy, don't be an idiot.

 

[Vic]

Take it easy, don't be an idiot.

Dude... YOU take it easy.

 

[AniHawk]

Fixed.

fuck. you put a decimal point in there so i can't actually get on your case about that actually meaning 10,300,000

 

[nintendors]

Nintendo 3DS YTD: 1.118.524
All other consoles combined YTD: 1.054.748

Impressive.

oh my god,,,WE ARE STILL IN MARCH YET

 

[Opus Angelorum]

3DS unit increase = 30,000
PSVita unit increase = 300

Sony, do something.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Nice numbers for Kid Icarus and well deserved! 3DS also receives a nice spike of three weeks worth of Vita sales.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

3DS unit increase = 30,000
PSVita unit increase = 300

Sony, do something.

Nintendo released bundles, and New Color and Kid Icarus last week.

 

[Plinko]

Kid Icarus doing well would be fantastic--I'd love to see this franchise reborn on the Wii U as well. The 3DS game is amazing.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Decent numbers for Sakurai.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I'm starting to wonder if Sony's content with letting Vita continue at the current pace as long as PSP software sales are strong?

 

[Man God]

Nintendo released bundles, and New Color and Kid Icarus last week.

Proving the point that Sony needs to do something.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Nintendo released bundles, and New Color and Kid Icarus last week.

Yes, all that constitutes doing something.

 

[ffdgh]

wow at 3ds bump. go sakurai.

 

[matmanx1]

Kid Icarus is indeed excellent. Hopefully the good sales will continue.

 

[marc^o^]

With Kingdom Hearts tomorrow + Fire Emblem & Code of Princess in three weeks, 3DS sales should remain very high in April. Then there's Mario Tennis in May.

3DS seems unstoppable at this point.

 

[BassForever]

3DS unit increase = 30,000
PSVita unit increase = 300

Sony, do something.

Don't worry they're working on PR spin right now

"Vita gains huge momentum in Japanese market"

 

[frankie_baby]

With Kingdom Hearts tomorrow + Fire Emblem & Code of Princess in three weeks, 3DS sales should remain very high in April. Then there's Mario Tennis in May.

3DS seems unstoppable at this point.

Theres also EO4 and DQ monsters in may as well

Edit - actually whoops eo4 is in july, i keep misreading japanesse dates

 

[JakkuFurosu]

Don't worry they're working on PR spin right now

"Vita gains huge momentum in Japanese market"

"outsells the wii!!"

 

[The Wheel of Fortune]

It's nice to see that Kid Icarus did that well(and the 3DS in general is holding pretty well), I was certainly expecting a lot less. It really deserves it, I'm playing it right now and it's fantastic. Let's hope it keeps selling well!

I wonder how KH will perform... hopefully it sells well and moves a lot of systems, too.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Theres also EO4 and DQ monsters in may as well

We may be looking at a point where the 3DS is the Japanese gaming market.

I'm joking, but this system is destroying everything. I think that Kid Icarus will sell well down the line as well, so we'll probably end up seeing a half dozen 3DS games coming back week-after-week.

 

[donny2112]

Take it easy, don't be an idiot.

You're a junior. Keep your head down, and keep your cool. Don't want to get permabanned for flipping out over something minor. We point out little slip ups like that all the time. Some of the best ones even become favorite memes. e.g. Capcom making Castlevania, Easter.

 

[saichi]

Pokemon + Nobunaga has a good second week. Looks like KIU won't be a bomb. The stand delivers!

 

[InsaneZero]

"outsells the wii!!"

"The PSVita has achieved another milestone this week by outselling its nearest competitor."

 

[SmokedMeat]

With Kingdom Hearts tomorrow + Fire Emblem & Code of Princess in three weeks, 3DS sales should remain very high in April. Then there's Mario Tennis in May.

3DS seems unstoppable at this point.

I doubt Fire Emblem's going to move 3DS units, but Kingdom Hearts should.

 

[frankie_baby]

I doubt Fire Emblem's going to move 3DS units, but Kingdom Hearts should.

Well fire emblem will at least shift the limited editon units

 

[cw_sasuke]

I doubt Fire Emblem's going to move 3DS units, but Kingdom Hearts should.

Don't underestimate the FE fanbase - I have a feeling that the next FE title will surpass expectations sales wise this time, i really is the first big budget s-rpg on 3DS.

Dynasty Warriors Vs is also comin and shoul sell as well, Bravely Defaults release also can't be that far away.

 

[marc^o^]

I doubt Fire Emblem's going to move 3DS units, but Kingdom Hearts should.

It looks too good not to sell well.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Proving the point that Sony needs to do something.

This.

Nintendo clearly understand the need to keep momentum, I'm not sure what Sony are thinking.