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tjhooker was the only casualty then?
I second this. This thread provided some really good laughs.Hitler Stole My Potato said: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 said: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.
Nolan. said: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.
360 is 349. But there are other versions.
PS3 is 399 imo. I don't care about backcompat, and neither should anybody else.
itsgreen said:Nah, I think they are quite happy with 4 SKU's remember that the Halo 3 SKU is a temporary one. And a really sucky one for the diehard fans.
The other three have all bases covered:
Introduction - Arcade
Core - Pro
Enthousiast - Elite
Yeah, pretty mild from the mods. This thread is full of ceraaazy people.Opus Angelorum said:tjhooker was the only casualty then?
Opus Angelorum said:tjhooker was the only casualty then?
VanMardigan said:I wish it were that simple, but I like to give folks the complete picture. And you'd be surprised at how many folks think the lack of backcompat is a dealbreaker. A lot of people have big Ps2 libraries and would love to upgrade to Ps3 and sell their Ps2s to do so.
gkrykewy said:With its killer release slate.
truly101 said:Or you buy an older PS3 SKU off of ebay like I did.
Opus Angelorum said:tjhooker was the only casualty then?
Borys said:
I don't know if that number is a conjecture by the editor, as I've never seen any ND team member say it, but even if it is like that (can anyone really consider that a tight budget, jeez?) they at least made it back by now, counting that games are sold $40-45 to retailer, and they must have sold more to retailer than what's sold to consumer so far.OldJadedGamer said:I read that it was over 20 million
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/11/16/naughty-dog-uncharted-couldve-been-bioshock-or-resistance/
Poor software sales on the PSP = Fewer quality 3rd party titles.test_account said:What does this mean? I'm not english, thats why i ask :\
It's not just the xbots calling you out Mr Delusional.GottiDC said:seriously i loove the hate i get from the xbots here, you might as wellcall this thread the npd dec 2007 the GOTTI DC edition. please some one change the title please please.
VanMardigan said:You seem to be contradicting yourself. By your OWN definition, 360 has been a success both this year and last, while the Ps3 has not. And to call 360's software sales "reasonably well" is absurd. What would you call Ps3 and Wii's software sales then?
I wish it were that simple, but I like to give folks the complete picture. And you'd be surprised at how many folks think the lack of backcompat is a dealbreaker. A lot of people have big Ps2 libraries and would love to upgrade to Ps3 and sell their Ps2s to do so.
GottiDC said:seriously i loove the hate i get from the xbots here, you might as wellcall this thread the npd dec 2007 the GOTTI DC edition. please some one change the title please please.
who would have thought if some one liked the ps3 in a fourm that people would all luagh and try to rip his TEH GRAMMER mistakes on a gaming fourm lol....
please people instead of hyping and jeezing all over your selfs about ds and wii sells, lets go out and actually play games......online maybe....oh never mind you guys payed 50 bucks for an online servers, yet you cant play do to live lag.lol
im off to play cod4 on psn, see ya
...the fuck?sonycowboy said:Nintendo DS 2.47 million
DKnight said:Unsurprising numbers. Sucks for HD gaming.
sonycowboy said:Current Gen Sales = $1.876B
Last Gen Sales (PS2, GBA, Xbox, GCN) = $495M
Are these figures combined with the PC - version?sonycowboy said:More NPD numbers:
Guitar Hero 2 (375k units)
EA
Sims2 Castaway (322k units)
NCAA (352k units)
Madden (1.86mm units)
Need for Speed (730k units)
Tiger (341k units)
FIFA (519k units)
NBA Live (555k units)
MySims (404k units)
THQ
MX vs. ATV (373k units)
Ratatouille (170k units
Spongebob (271k units)
Nicktoons (175k units)
TTWO
Carnival Games (272k units)
BioShock (123k units)
NBA 2K8 (219k units)
College Hoops (128k units)
the ps2 sells are really getting out of hand. How can. System that is 8 years old still be hanging wit the big boys. After killing and destroying the xbox and gc this thing is still giving a fight to next gens system like ps3 and 360, and toys like the wii. The wii is ike the tickle me elmo of 2007. Developers don't even take it serious I mean look at how many 3.0 games the wii has, it will have the worst line up games in history but will sell the most this gen with its toy likenesses.sonycowboy said:Some more facts and figures.
121 titles over 100k
Current Gen Sales = $1.876B
Last Gen Sales (PS2, GBA, Xbox, GCN) = $495M
PS2 SW sales "only down" 22% YOY, which is extremely strong given the point in the lifecycle and the release schedule.
NBA Live (555k units)
Bleh.NBA 2K8 (219k units)
Shit.GottiDC said:But why can't people Belive that even after ms stops wit the 360 and goes on wit its next system
GottiDC said:the ps2 sells are really getting out of hand. How can. System that is 8 years old still be hanging wit the big boys. After killing and destroying the xbox and gc this thing is still giving a fight to next gens system like ps3 and 360, and toys like the wii. The wii is ike the tickle me elmo of 2007. Developers don't even take it serious I mean look at how many 3.0 games the wii has, it will have the worst line up games in history but will sell the most this gen with its toy likenesses.
But why can't people Belive that even after ms stops wit the 360 and goes on wit its next system that Sony will still be pushing ps3 and there for it will pass up the 360 userbase under its feet.
SALESGottiDC said:the ps2 sells are really getting out of hand. How can. System that is 8 years old still be hanging wit the big boys. After killing and destroying the xbox and gc this thing is still giving a fight to next gens system like ps3 and 360, and toys like the wii. The wii is ike the tickle me elmo of 2007. Developers don't even take it serious I mean look at how many 3.0 games the wii has, it will have the worst line up games in history but will sell the most this gen with its toy likenesses.
But why can't people Belive that even after ms stops wit the 360 and goes on wit its next system that Sony will still be pushing ps3 and there for it will pass up the 360 userbase under its feet.
god damn, that's insane.sonycowboy said:121 titles over 100k.
fuk yeh my brohamGottiDC said:the ps2 sells are really getting out of hand. How can. System that is 8 years old still be hanging wit the big boys. After killing and destroying the xbox and gc this thing is still giving a fight to next gens system like ps3 and 360, and toys like the wii. The wii is ike the tickle me elmo of 2007. Developers don't even take it serious I mean look at how many 3.0 games the wii has, it will have the worst line up games in history but will sell the most this gen with its toy likenesses.
But why can't people Belive that even after ms stops wit the 360 and goes on wit its next system that Sony will still be pushing ps3 and there for it will pass up the 360 userbase under its feet.
Marconelly said:counting that games are sold $40-45 to retailer.
So they were indeed successful, but I wasn't that impressed.
Haunted One said:god damn, that's insane.
edit: and would someone ban that gamefaqs kid already.
I'm affraid to find out how old this "person" is.GottiDC said:mindless rambling
VanMardigan said:Depends on your distributor and if you're a large retailer. I'm a very small retailer and I pay ~$50 for Ps3 games. I'd imagine the distributor pays ~40 or maybe less. Plus the other costs associated. It's definitely a lot more money with the new $59.99 retail prices, but it's not easy math trying to figure out how much devs make back after all is said and done.
Great. Now I want to hear your take on software sales for ps3 and Wii, plus your take on ps3 hardware sales.
He's kind of like those creatures that show up on your ship in Knights of the Old Republic: at first I was like, WTF kill it! but now I'm thinking he makes kind of a cute, creepy pet. NeoGAF's insane pet.Haunted One said:edit: and would someone ban that gamefaqs kid already.
sonycowboy said:More NPD numbers:
Guitar Hero 2 (375k units)
EA
Sims2 Castaway (322k units)
NCAA (352k units)
Madden (1.86mm units)
Need for Speed (730k units)
Tiger (341k units)
FIFA (519k units)
NBA Live (555k units)
MySims (404k units)
THQ
MX vs. ATV (373k units)
Ratatouille (170k units
Spongebob (271k units)
Nicktoons (175k units)
TTWO
Carnival Games (272k units)
BioShock (123k units)
NBA 2K8 (219k units)
College Hoops (128k units)
Nolan. said:I'm not stroking nothing of yours thank you very much, you seem to do that fine by yourself.
Then again, I did poison the little bastards.Opus Angelorum said:GottiDC
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GhaleonEB said:Then again, I did poison the little bastards.
GhaleonEB said:Then again, I did poison the little bastards.
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FilosopherStoner said:January NPD's wont be the same.
VanMardigan said:Except I haven't touted hardware or software sales for any specific platform. But it's disappointing that your analysis only covers one console. I just want to know how you feel about the other consoles if you're disappointed by the 360's performance.