PantherLotus
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NPD Hardware Sales Results for February 2007
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I agree that 360 software development is in no danger for the time being... in fact it may even accelerate. The 360's Game of the Month Club looks like perhaps the surest way to make a buck in the US market right now.Nameless said:
Unless the name of your company happens to be Nintendo, of course.
The official Sony response:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3158048
Sony: "According to NPD data, February 2007 showed a 67% increase in retail dollars generated year-over-year for SCEA in the US with total sales of $377 million. With this increase, the PlayStation brand remained the number-one revenue driver for the month in the industry owning 38.5% of total sales. On the retail front, SCEA continues to work hard to stabilize supply for PS3 and PS2 across North America. A short month was reflected in PS3 and PSP sales figures over January, while PS2 continues to perform above expectations, down just 4.3% from last year. PS2 dominated software sales for the industry, generating $111 million in revenue.
Coming off the heels of GDC, there is much enthusiasm for upcoming games and services for PS3. With the announcement of 'HOME' and 'LittleBigPlanet' and the recent release of the much-anticipated 'MotorStorm,' consumer enthusiasm for PS3 continues to build. Excitement for PS2 also remains incredibility strong, helped by the release of 'God of War II' earlier this week, which sold-in more than 1 million units at retail. It was also announced recently that the 'God of War' franchise would soon be heading to PSP."
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http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3158048
Sony: "According to NPD data, February 2007 showed a 67% increase in retail dollars generated year-over-year for SCEA in the US with total sales of $377 million. With this increase, the PlayStation brand remained the number-one revenue driver for the month in the industry owning 38.5% of total sales. On the retail front, SCEA continues to work hard to stabilize supply for PS3 and PS2 across North America. A short month was reflected in PS3 and PSP sales figures over January, while PS2 continues to perform above expectations, down just 4.3% from last year. PS2 dominated software sales for the industry, generating $111 million in revenue.
Coming off the heels of GDC, there is much enthusiasm for upcoming games and services for PS3. With the announcement of 'HOME' and 'LittleBigPlanet' and the recent release of the much-anticipated 'MotorStorm,' consumer enthusiasm for PS3 continues to build. Excitement for PS2 also remains incredibility strong, helped by the release of 'God of War II' earlier this week, which sold-in more than 1 million units at retail. It was also announced recently that the 'God of War' franchise would soon be heading to PSP."
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MightyHedgehog
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Doesn't matter now that all of the competitors are in the field now. That's the advantage of being out there earlier. MS was running practice laps on the next-gen track before the race started.Killdozer said:
I can almost guarantee you (based on past interviews) that Microsoft doesn't mind coming into second place in NA to Nintendo.GitarooMan said:
The entire focus of this generation is to finish ahead of Sony. That's the company which prompted them to enter the console market in the first place, and that is who they have their bullseye targeted on.
I can see this scenario playing out over the next decade -
Sony loses the video game market, but ultimately accomplishes their primary goal of ushering in a new video format in Blu-Ray. I'm starting to believe that this was their intent from the very beginning, even back in 1995. It's quite possible that once Blu-Ray wins the format wars and becomes the world-wide standard, Sony will promptly leave the game industry just as quickly as they entered. They'll have made their fortune and won't be forced to endure additional high-risk ventures against Microsoft and Nintendo.
WOW, just WOW the numbers say it all.
And now it looks like its all or nothing for Sony in Europe
ps I stumbled on this comedy website a different slat about ps3 sales in the UK check it out if you want a laugh: http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/
And now it looks like its all or nothing for Sony in Europe
ps I stumbled on this comedy website a different slat about ps3 sales in the UK check it out if you want a laugh: http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/
speculawyer
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WindyMan said:
Actually, a high ranking EA exec recently predicted the PS3 would be the winner this generation. :lol
Stoney Mason
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When can we officially start pulling quotes from some people in this forum to say I told you so?
If I were Sony right now, here what I would do:
Announce a shitload of new PS2 games for the next 2-3 years that are major titles like God of War. Put everything into driving the PS2 to be the console market leader for the next 2-3 years. Advertising, game publishing, you name it. Make PS2 the #1 system in the world even 3 years from now.
During that time period, kick out a few PS3 games each year to keep the PS3 fanbase from at least selling the system, and then 2-3 years down the line re-"launch" the PS3 at $299 with a ton of games and start dropping the PS2 support.
Announce a shitload of new PS2 games for the next 2-3 years that are major titles like God of War. Put everything into driving the PS2 to be the console market leader for the next 2-3 years. Advertising, game publishing, you name it. Make PS2 the #1 system in the world even 3 years from now.
During that time period, kick out a few PS3 games each year to keep the PS3 fanbase from at least selling the system, and then 2-3 years down the line re-"launch" the PS3 at $299 with a ton of games and start dropping the PS2 support.
The 360 launch was actually quite a bit worse than the PS3. The PS3 pulled a ways ahead in December, and is now losing ground. The difference is the 360 was supply constrained through March, the PS3 is not, and it's selling very, very poorly. In fact, this month it sold worse than the PS2 did in its entire lifespan so far.Killdozer said:
Yes it's early, yes things can change, but it's also a really bad start and an even worse (two-month) trend for Sony.
Holy Order Sol
Member
WTF@ DS numbers.
Pokemon hasn't hit yet.
Pokemon hasn't hit yet.
Xisiqomelir
Member
AltogetherAndrews said:
:lol
Stoney Mason
Banned
Zaptruder said:
Fixed.
Already late to the thread, but have to say "HOLY ****" at PS3 numbers.
Absolutely cataclysmic. I knew it would happen, but now that it actually IS... I can't believe it.
A damn shame, too, because I was one of those 127,000 buyers and you know what? I dig the system.
At least I'll get the Sony exclusives.
Absolutely cataclysmic. I knew it would happen, but now that it actually IS... I can't believe it.
A damn shame, too, because I was one of those 127,000 buyers and you know what? I dig the system.
At least I'll get the Sony exclusives.
squatingyeti
non-sanctioned troll
AltogetherAndrews said:
And Sony is such good news by forcing their format on people (even more so considering Europe's <1% HDTV adoption rate). Hey, I can't wait until they try a $700 console because people have responded so well to the PS3.........errrrrr I mean.
Nameless said:
Yes, you are right, 360 attach rate is by far the best thing HD gaming has going for it right now. There are several questions about it in the longer run, though:
1) First the really giant one: what happens to the buying habits of a 360 gamer getting a Wii?
2) Are the new 360 buyers having a similar attach rate as the older owners?
3) Will used games really start eating into it in a significant way in a year or so?
Segata Sanshiro
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Well, I've said from the start I'll give them til the end of 07, and if things haven't turned around by then, they aren't liable to. So for 2007, that's 2 down, 10 to go, and so far it isn't looking great. They've got some good games now and lots of good games in the pipe, but that price is just ****ing destroying them.
Zombie James
Banned
The official spin is pretty bad, but March should be a more interesting measure of how the PS3's doing because of Motorstorm and the GDC news. We shall see.
UncleGuito
Banned
Just saw this, and I'm really surprised. I don't think there are any excuses for this, Sony. These numbers are NOT OK or satisfactory. And I love how the PR still hasn't learned...
StopMakingSense
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schuelma said:
That is precious.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
Link said:
It's a high price, and apparently too high for most. But at least you get quality hardware. I consider charging $600 for powerful and reliable hardware a good deal more reasonable than charging $400 for something that is damned near suicidal. And then you have the Wii, which is essentially a repackaged Cube with a fancy controller going for well over two times the price of its predecessor. Meh.
Mike Works
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You know, point blank, your company screwed itself. Anyone with even an ounce of common sense knew back in May of last year that the price point would kill them. A $500/600 game machine is instant death. The majority of the world just doesn't have that kind of disposable income for an entertainment box.Zaptruder said: