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[Alrus]

Honestly the MH4 delay should help Soul Sacrifice a bit, at least now it's not releasing in a month with two massive 3DS games taking all the attention.

Also, marketing hasn't ramped up yet, so I don't think the game's awareness is that high. Pre-orders should pick up a bit in the coming months.

Obviously the game won't set the charts on fire but it could do decently at least. By that I mean 200k LTD.

 

[Sandfox]

Amazon: #11
Comgnet: 97pt

I think it's going to do well. (Fantasy Life)

Anyway, Amazon watch!

Spoiler

(ignore if you don't care)

One Piece 2
PS3 #04
PSV #51

Dead or Alive 5
PSV #15 (Collector's Edition) #253 (Standard)

Soul Sacrifice
#63 (Standard) #146 (Double)

Did it reach #1? Shouldn't SS be charting higher? They just released a demo and from what I have seen Sony is holding quite a few Nico Nico presentations. It will be interesting from now on!

What shocks me is that DoA is so much higher than SS despite releasing later. Its probably nothing though.

 

[Erethian]

Amazon rankings aren't an indication of anything except how far the conversation has descended in a sales thread.

 

[Kandinsky]

Come on now, SS launches in March, plenty of time to climb that useless amazon rank.

 

[test_account]

How often does the Top 100 Amazon charts update?

SS wont do as well as some people seem to think.

It could be, but it will probably do better than what some people think as well.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

How often does the Top 100 Amazon charts update?

Every hour, I guess.

Amazon rankings aren't an indication of anything except how far the conversation has descended in a sales thread.

I disagree to some degree, and we don't discuss Amazon ranks every day, let's not overreact, please.

What shocks me is that DoA is so much higher than SS despite releasing later. Its probably nothing though.

DOA preorder opened today.

 

[Moor-Angol]

Then why don't the numbers read;

One Piece 2
PS3 #04
PSV #32

One Piece 2

PS3 #20
PSV #48

ops.....

 

[BowieZ]

looking forward to some very huge numbers in a few hours!

Spoiler

and some small ones

 

[Oersted]

looking forward to some very huge numbers in a few hours!

Spoiler

and some small ones

Another round of "MH on Vita"- discussions. Hooray.

 

[Moor-Angol]

Another round of boring "Vita is doomed and 3DS is getting all the rpg i love, god bless S-E and Level 5"- discussions. Hooray.

fixed

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

I'm more interested to see how Animal Crossing is selling, it really destroyed my expectations XD

 

[Mpl90]

Noooo, metaslimer banned too, he's a nice guy ._.

Being more IT: Yes, there are many possible interesting things to see this week, between Wii U's third week ( and its software), Animal Crossing, Fist of the North Star, AKB...there's certainly to talk about.

 

[sphinx]

fixed

be careful, there have been several bannings recently for whining about "Vita is doomed" threads.

and lol, majora's mask destroying the world XD, that's awesome

 

[Bruno MB]

looking forward to some very huge numbers in a few hours!

Spoiler

and some small ones

I'm expecting something like this:

Animal Crossing: New Leaf - 350,000 (or even more if Nintendo shipped enough units)
3DS - 450,000

And lots of titles over 100,000 units: One Piece: Romance Dawn - Bouken no Yoake, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2, AKB1/149: Love Election, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition.

It's surprising that Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition will already be over 300,000 units. It should easily outsell Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2.

Taiko no Tatsujin on Wii:

[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Namco Bandai Games) {2008.12.11} - 657,666
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2 (Namco Bandai Games) - {2009.11.19} - 418,284
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 3 generations of party together! (Namco Bandai Games) {2010.12.02} - 270,672
[WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii: Definitive Edition! (Namco Bandai Games) - {2011.11.23} - 295,745
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition (Namco Bandai Games) - {2012.11.29} - 203,426

 

[Laughing Banana]

Noooo, metaslimer banned too, he's a nice guy ._.

Being more IT: Yes, there are many possible interesting things to see this week, between Wii U's third week ( and its software), Animal Crossing, Fist of the North Star, AKB...there's certainly to talk about.

It's because of the WiiU controller's region lock thread. It's not perma, I think, although a mod there promised there will be a new tag waiting for him and all the persons banned there when they get back IIRC, hahaha.

 

[The_Joker]

you guys probably talked about it, but when can we expect the new numbers for last week?

 

[Oersted]

Oh man, what happened there if I may ask ?

Three things (broad overgeneralizations following):

-Mass ban of Nintendo folks saying things like " who cares"

- another round of " stupid anti-consumer decision"

- those figuring it out its a firmware-issue being ignored

you guys probably talked about it, but when can we expect the new numbers for last week?

You mean Week 51? Today in 3-4 hours.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=45762073&postcount=248

This one was quite good. :lol

The question of the day for me, what numbers will Vita do ?

20k?

 

[ffdgh]

hmm I wonder can the vita pull above 30k.

 

[liger05]

What did the vita do same week last year? 72k

 

[Kandinsky]

hmm I wonder can the vita pull above 30k.

What? of course it will, it's week 51 ffs!

 

[Yagharek]

This is typically one of the biggest, or the biggest week in the normal Japanese year isnt it? Or is there a bigger week around Easter?

 

[Oersted]

What did the vita do same week last year? 72k

72,479. Awesome educated guess^^. With 4 titles in Top 50.


First reply back in the day:

Wow

Wtf is happenning with the PsVita ?

We even had already one of those comments:

3rd party in 3, 2, 1...



New MH in 2012 or bust for the PSV.


Bust it is.

 

[liger05]

72,479. Awesome educated guess^^. With 4 titles in Top 50.


First reply back in the day:

but that was 2nd week right? Sony expects at least 30k surely.

 

[Chris1964]

What? of course it will, it's week 51 ffs!

Ahaha

Good luck

 

[Sammy Samusu]

This is typically one of the biggest, or the biggest week in the normal Japanese year isnt it? Or is there a bigger week around Easter?

Week 51 > 50 > 1

 

[Graphics Horse]

Looking back, 150% of Week 50 would be on the optimistic end.

 

[Oersted]

but that was 2nd week right? Sony expects at least 30k surely.

Yes, it was the 2nd week.

 

[Yagharek]

Week 51 > 50 > 1

Appreciated, thanks.

Can't wait to see it, hopefully big sellers all round.

 

[Striek]

We already know the Vita is going to do a pitiful number.

Far more interesting is how well the Wii U does. I'm interested in what people think a respectable number for it is? >100k? >200k?

 

[Bruno MB]

We already know the Vita is going to do a pitiful number.

Far more interesting is how well the Wii U does. I'm interested in what people think a respectable number for it is? >100k? >200k?

A drop from last week would not be respectable.

At least it should sell over 150,000 units, better around 200,000.

 

[DrWong]

I think > 120K/150K is a respectable number for the Wii U, 150K/200K good number, > 200K very good.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

We already know the Vita is going to do a pitiful number.

Far more interesting is how well the Wii U does. I'm interested in what people think a respectable number for it is? >100k? >200k?

>200k for Wii U would be very good imo.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

We already know the Vita is going to do a pitiful number.

Far more interesting is how well the Wii U does. I'm interested in what people think a respectable number for it is? >100k? >200k?

Wii 2006: 108,237 -> 279,277

I don't think Wii U can hit 200k. We will see.

 

[ffdgh]

....I'll throw out 213k for wii u
and i guess 350k+ for the 3ds?

 

[QaaQer]

Wii 2006: 108,237 -> 279,277

I don't think Wii U can hit 200k. We will see.

People need to remember that Japan is entering its 3rd recession in 5 years + the old people have all the money. Anything above 100k is great.

 

[The_Joker]

You mean Week 51? Today in 3-4 hours.

yes week 51...thank you

 

[electroplankton]

but that was 2nd week right? Sony expects at least 30k surely.

Even 30k under holidays would be a pitiful number; of course, if you start from a baseline around 10k, one can see an improvement, but still.

 

[urfe]

I picked up a download card of Layton vs AA yesterday. Plus one for Week 52 on Famitsu's charts!

Really looking forward to seeing WiiU's performance tonight... judging my the stores in my area, I will guess it's doing quite good (not always sold out, but it does get sold out).

 

[Jackano]

"respectable"? To me this means >150k. But the goal is probably >200k. But if the trend confirms the slighty less numbers compared to the Wii this should be more or less 250k.

 

[Bruno MB]

How will this week Top 10 fare against other years?

Source: Media Create

2004 (Week 51)

1.PS2 Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special - 201,005
2 DS Super Mario 64 DS 150,550 (416,125)
3 GC Mario Party 6 138,124 (416,563)
4 GBA Yoshi no Banyuuin Ryoku 112,663 (161,344)
5 PS2 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Konami 110,438 (658,624)
6 GC Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat 107,467 (**155,000)
7 DS Sawaru Made in Wario 106,861 (377,243)
8 GBA Rockman EXE 5 Blue Team 105,104
9 PS2 Dragon Quest VIII 104,211 (3,103,477)
10 GBA Konjiki no Gashbell! Unare Yujou no Dengeki 2 102,210

Total units sold: 1,238,633

2005 (Week 51)

1. Kingdom Hearts II 727.591 727.591
2. Animal Crossing: Wild World 416.132 1.177.108
3. Mario Kart DS 302.742 667.799
4. Naruto: Narutimate Hero 3 216.966 216.966
5. Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon: Blue Rescue Force 157.786 511.704
6. Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon: Red Rescue Force 156.430 512.054
7. Tamagotchi no PuchiPuchi Omisecchi 156.181 721.104
8. Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence 103.894 103.894
9. Mario Party 7 100.130 319.650
10. Brain Training 93.240 1.004.681

Total units sold: 2,431,092

2006 (Week 51)

1. Pokemon Diamond 209,379 / 2,329,227
2. MGS Portable Ops 178,370
3. Pokemon Pearl 164,670 / 1,931,445
4. New SMB 154,107 / 3,771,128
5. Wii Sports 152,756 / 471,229
6. Mana 4 152,062
7. Kirby Squeak Squad 149,350 / 706,984
8. Love & Berry 139,382 / 747,926
9. Wii Play 137,495 / 439,323
10. Jump Ultimate Stars 134,551 / 484,529

Total units sold: 1,572,122

2007 (Week 51)

01./01. [NDS] Mario Party DS (Nintendo) - 329,826 / 1,156,000
02./00. [NDS] Final Fantasy IV (Square-Enix) - 287,697 / NEW
03./02. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 214,334 / 749,000
04./05. [WII] Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo) - 113,831 / 664,000
05./00. [PS2] Naruto: Shippuuden N-Ultimate Accelerator 2 (Bandai-Namco) - 108,717 / NEW
06./07. [WII] Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo) - 104,948 / 317,000
07./06. [NDS] Dragon Quest IV (Square-Enix) - 94,425 / 963,000
08./00. [NDS] Doraemon Baseball: Dramatic Stadium (Bandai-Namco) - 84,639 / NEW
09./08. [WII] Wii Sports (Nintendo) - 83,882 / 2,425,000
10./04. [NDS] Prof. Layton and Pandora's Box (Level 5) - 83,293 / 527,000

Total units sold: 1,505,142

2008 (Week 51)

1.) Dissidia Final Fantasy (PSP, Square Enix) - 489,100 | NEW
2.) Gundam Musou 2 (PS3, Bandai Namco) - 176,400 | NEW
3.) Kirby Super Star Ultra (NDS, Nintendo) - 149,600 | 779,100
4.) Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii, Nintendo) - 144,500 | 731,500
5.) Tales of Hearts: Anime Movie Edition (NDS, Bandai Namco) - 123,600 | NEW
6.) Wagamama Fashion: Girl's Mode (NDS, Nintendo) - 99,900 | 441,600
7.) Gundam Musou 2 (PS2, Bandai Namco) - 99,700 | NEW
8.) Pokemon Platinum (NDS, The Pokemon Company) - 85,800 | 2,152,100
9.) Fate/Unlimited Codes (PS2, Capcom) - 82,900 | NEW
10.) Momotarou Dentetsu: 20th Anniversary (NDS, Hudson) - 79,700 | NEW

Total units sold: 1,531,200

2009 (Week 51)

01. / 02. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) - 506.453 / 2.440.280 (-11%)
02. / 00. [NDS] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Nintendo) - 291.496 / NEW
03. / 03. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) - 226.920 / 2.316.867 (+37%)
04. / 01. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII (Square Enix) - 188.511 / 1.690.475 (-87%)
05. / 04. [NDS] Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver (Pokemon Co.) - 124.704 / 3.464.577 (+12%)
06. / 05. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) - 113.909 / 1.315.167 (+23%)
07. / 06. [NDS] Inazuma Eleven 2: Threat of the Invaders - Fire / Blizzard (Level 5) - 99.175 / 908.000 (+40%)
08. / 11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) - 72.355 / 1.568.000
09. / 12. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii 2 (Namco Bandai) - 63.845 / 200.000
10. / 08. [NDS] Professor Layton and the Flute of Malevolent Destiny (Level 5) - 63.549 / 559.000 (+17%)

Total units sold: 1,750,917

2010 (Week 51)

01. / 01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} - 404.175 / 3.565.976 (-30%)
02. / 00. [PSP] AKB1/48: If I loved an Idol (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.23} - 236.282 /
03. / 04. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09} - 214.518 / 530.818 (+40%)
04. / 05. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} - 164.950 / 4.909.161 (+43%)
05. / 07. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} - 162.135 / 1.573.959 (+74%)
06. / 00. [PSP] The 3rd Birthday (Square Enix) {2010.12.22} - 140.476 /
07. / 08. [WII] Mario Sports Mix (Nintendo) {2010.11.25} - 136.295 / 435.829 (+56%)
08. / 03. [NDS] Inazuma Eleven 3: World Challenge!! The Ogre (Level 5) {2010.12.16} - 117.504 / 293.108 (-33%)
09. / 09. [NDS] Ni no Kuni: The Ebony Wizard (Level 5) {2010.12.09} - 84.115 / 328.992 (+13%)
10. / 13. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11} - 74.255 / 249.450 (+95%)

Total units sold: 1,734,705

2011 (Week 51)

01./03. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011-12-01} - 260,836 / 1,050,706 (+43%)
02./00. [PS3] Warriors Orochi 2 (Koei Tecmo) {2011-12-22} - 200,526 / NEW
03./05. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011-11-03} - 174,566 / 1,011,709 (+55%)
04./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter Tri G (Capcom) {2011-12-10} - 155,069 / 885,456 (-26%)
05./01. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix) {2011-12-15} - 118,816 / 643,033 (-77%)
06./06. [WII] Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Nintendo) {2011-10-27} - 114,545 / 513,061 (+61%)
07./09. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011-10-13} - 96,771 / 420,064 (+120%)
08./00. [3DS] SD Gundam G Generation 3D (Bandai Namco) {2011-12-22} - 90,873 / NEW
09./04. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go: Shine / Dark (Level 5) {2011-12-15} - 86,026 / 221,285 (-36%)
10./00. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Xtreme (Level 5) {2011-12-22} - 85,117 / NEW

Total units sold: 1,383,145

 

[Tratorn]

Was the Wii still sold out when it had 280k in its 3rd week?

 

[electroplankton]

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special in 2004 is for PS2, not DS.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

How will this week Top 10 fare against other years?

Imo no way 3DS is going to replicate last year's crazy numbers, as MK7+SM3DLand+MH3G>AC+NSMB2+random title.

BTW, if we look at overall hardware sales instead of software sales, Wii U selling better than Vita last year so far could balance 3DS selling slightly worse.

 

[liger05]

Even 30k under holidays would be a pitiful number; of course, if you start from a baseline around 10k, one can see an improvement, but still.

It wont stop the 'vita saved' with he have seen already whenever there is a bump in sales.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

so the numbers are an hour away if not delayed?

 

[test_account]

Every hour, I guess.

Ok, thanks =)

It wont stop the 'vita saved' with he have seen already whenever there is a bump in sales.

I think most of those comments have been more on the sarcastic side. But you're right, it most likely wont stop those comments.

so the numbers are an hour away if not delayed?

Yep, out in about 40 minutes, if they are not delayed.

 

[Gradivus]

so the numbers are an hour away if not delayed?

Should be in under 40 minutes if on time.

 

[grimshawish]

Why would SS be somehow the most preordered game? Its a new game with no marketing as of yet. If there was hype about the game we'd already be seeing that in Vita sales.

Let's see what the marketing is like over the next three months.
That is what will decide its success.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

so the numbers are an hour away if not delayed?

Some 35 minutes to go for the sake of precision, for all I know.