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NPD Sales Results for December 2007
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Thunder Monkey
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That's fine. You weren't stating anything like it was the absolute truth.J-Rzez said:I believe I explained why I perceived the numbers in that view. Sorry you don't agree!
Which I do alll the time. I just tend to try and keep that level of truth to a truthy level. Truthiness.
Mgoblue201
Won't stop picking the right nation
I don't think that's an issue. The mediocre software sales are a component of the low user base. The question is, if the hardware issue is remedied, will there be a barrier that prevents software from selling? Price has a direct effect on hardware sales, a secondary effect on software only. I also think the quality of the games has more of an effect on hardware...like a quality games leads to hardware sales leads to those quality games selling thing (2008 is going to be a good year on this front, and many are holding off until this year anyway). The one thing I think is alternative. The 360 offers a very imposing alternative right now for core gamers. So at the very best for Sony I think you're going to see cross platform games split. In Sony's case they really need those exclusives so that their machine stands out and there is a reason to buy it with the price tag.duk said:
lastendconductor
Put your snobby liquids into my mouth!
Unsurprising numbers. Sucks for HD gaming.
Thunder Monkey
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I'd say it sucks for only one of the HD consoles myself.DKnight said:
The 360 still has more marketshare in America, and likely will much longer into this year then I thought. The PS3 though... we'll just say that damage has been had, and it was massive.
AdventureRacing
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GottiDC said:
:lol For your sake i hope this is a joke post.
MWS Natural
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GottiDC said:
Haha Mass-a-million
That and Assasins Creed selling a shitload is proof everything is right with this industry.
my god at Halo 3, 8 million in 3 months. And it will continue to sell thanks to Xbox Live. Best selling next gen game easily
Dont think i like those COD4 numbers on 360.
I do hope Konami take note of these numbers
That and Assasins Creed selling a shitload is proof everything is right with this industry.
my god at Halo 3, 8 million in 3 months. And it will continue to sell thanks to Xbox Live. Best selling next gen game easily
Dont think i like those COD4 numbers on 360.
I do hope Konami take note of these numbers
MWS Natural
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PuppetMaster
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TheRipDizz
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It doesn't quite work out in the PS3's favor like that though. For example, when the original Xbox commanded like 15-17% of the market, it routinely put up respectable numbers on multiplatform games compared to the PS2. Consoles with smaller userbases can usually make up some of that difference because that userbase is generally core users and enthusiastic. The PS3 doesn't even seem to enjoy that advantage.Mgoblue201 said:
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duk said:
I agree that the software sale must increase for PS3, but i wouldnt say its game over if it doesnt. Just check out PSP
lastendconductor
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None of them have enough marketshare to become the next ps2, it still sucks. It's a battle for the leftovers.Thunder Monkey said:
Thunder Monkey
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If prepared right leftovers can be as good as a newly cooked meal...DKnight said:
It's a good thing.
Magicpaint
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I always found these threads realatively boring since we never get elaborate software sales anymore, but GottiDC almost singlehandedly made this month's thread worth a read. Thanks for teh funnies and crazies. :lol
Bidermaier
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Last January and February was when the Wii started to stand out from the rest. I expect the same to happen again.
So does that mean COD4 is now a million seller on PS3 in the US alone? Assassin's Creed is probably a million seller WW on PS3 too? The software sales are only bad for sony and people who outsource there games to EA China or something (Looking at you valve) :lol
I hope uncharted has some legs and sells another 200k+ in January.
I hope uncharted has some legs and sells another 200k+ in January.
electricpirate
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I think MS is really wishing they didn't have 4 goddamn skus right now. It's anecdotal, but if reports are to be believed, then MS needed fewer arcade and Halo 3 skus, and a bunch more Elite/Premium. Or better yet, if they just had one SKU, there wouldn't have been a supply issue.
Hitler Stole My Potato
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Usually NPD threads are just awful, but I gotta say that this was the most entertaining one I've read since....well....ever. Snah, TJ, Gotti, and the rest of the 7 Nation Army thanks for the laughs.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
The SKU situation is confusing for customers. I can't remember how many times I've been asked by folks how much a 360 costs, only to have to go on a long discussion of the different skus, their price points, and what they have that's unique. It would've been great if I could just give them a price, because when I'm done they're in no hurry to buy one.
Ditto for Ps3, and though its less confusing, I make it a point to mention that the Ps3 at $400 doesn't play Ps2 games, which almost always elicits a "wtf?!?" response. I just can't recommend that console. Since I have a small business that sells videogames, I face the "which console is better" question a lot. I try to be as detailed as possible, but for the most part, I point out that 360 has more games, and (imo) better games than the other two. Last gen, people weren't asking which was better, they'd just pick up a Ps2. This gen, their obvious choice (Ps3) has been sidetracked by Wii's momentum and the fact that 360 has the games this time around.
Overall, those are strong numbers for all the consoles. I'm still baffled at Wii's sales.
Ditto for Ps3, and though its less confusing, I make it a point to mention that the Ps3 at $400 doesn't play Ps2 games, which almost always elicits a "wtf?!?" response. I just can't recommend that console. Since I have a small business that sells videogames, I face the "which console is better" question a lot. I try to be as detailed as possible, but for the most part, I point out that 360 has more games, and (imo) better games than the other two. Last gen, people weren't asking which was better, they'd just pick up a Ps2. This gen, their obvious choice (Ps3) has been sidetracked by Wii's momentum and the fact that 360 has the games this time around.
Overall, those are strong numbers for all the consoles. I'm still baffled at Wii's sales.
I think during holiday periods consoles, especially newer ones should sell at least a million, to be in the ''success'' bracket. Last year I wasn't that impressed by the 360's hardware numbers, and this year it didn't pick up by much. Though they seem to have a little bit of momentum going, and software sells reasonably well. I feel the end of 2008 will stamp each console's final fate, or give a fair indication of how everything will end. To me personally if FFXIII comes after that it will hardly matter. If sony has any hope of winning N/A needs to start snapping up PS3's in tremendous amounts, starting when their big games hit, and carry on to do so. That and for wii sales to slow to an almost terrifying halt.