That was probably expected too, given the significant drop in last-gen software the moment the new stuff started selling.
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NPD Sales Results for January 2015 [PS4 #1, Nintendo Numbers, XB1 Minimum]
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That was probably expected too, given the significant drop in last-gen software the moment the new stuff started selling.
I think most of us paid close attention and surmised that Microsoft's statement means there was more PS4 software sold in the USA in January. And since this is Xbone's best market, it means it's getting absolutely slaughtered everywhere else. Which is probably more relevant information for publishers than attach rate.
Welfare
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Not even 12 months ago Titanfall did wonders for the Xbox One.
bananafactory
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Driveclub didn't get any marketing at all in NA. I think Sony knows that games sales are going to come from EU market.
Yeah... They would've had a tough enough year without the inconsistency of the price in January.
banana #rekking peeps
But in all seriousness, I agree with you. New IPs not moving consoles is a silly thought.
TheDarkKnight774
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Freeman
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I was just referencing the interview where they said something to the effect of "we don't know why it's so successful"but yeah their release strategy in 2014 was smart
March - Infamous
May - MLB
July - TLOU:R
October - Driveclub
November - LBP3
Even if all that the GTA bundle was their best move, it covered for The Order delay and kept them competitive during the holidays.
I think The Order will do much better in a less crowded month, specially it being a new IP. Win-win for Sony.
Links_fantasy
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Still plenty of fanboys wishing for Nintendo's demise I see,
Without Ninty Sony wouldn't have entered the console race and then Microsoft wouldn't have either.
Without Ninty Sony wouldn't have entered the console race and then Microsoft wouldn't have either.
anexanhume
Member
In 2016, they could have 16/14nm versions of their SoCs which should significantly reduce power consumption and would allow for a slim model. It's possible they do 20nm chip revisions, but I don't know if there's an impetus to do that when both consoles seem so reliable this go around.
bananafactory
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Yeah, I mean it takes an AMAZING new IP to move systems, but it can and does happen from time to time.
Chobel
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It's MS game, it will have MP. And I'm the same as you, I have no idea how Remedy are going to incorporate time manipulating powers in MP mode.
Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!
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Do you really think Sony will have the Ps4 at $400 for almost two years? that'll be the august after E3 where price drops do get announced at times.
No it didn't. PS4 won that month and by a pretty good margin.
Yep. If presented and marketed well, New IP can be huge for a console base. Just look at The Last of Us. 7 million+ units sold.
Cornbread78
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Most Walmart's in my area are still selling the regular PS4 sku and have not received from the warehouse and or placed the TLOU bundles on shelves; clearing out that old stock... Not sure about th e rest of the country, but the bundle would have had little to no impact on sales...
Quantum Break has potential, but everything they've shown so far hasn't exactly blown people away. October/November/December will be the most interesting as usual anyway, X1 with Halo 5 and Tomb Raider probably, PS4 with Uncharted 4 and... something I'm probably forgetting/not announced yet.
Welfare
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Would I lie?
So going from 141k in January to 258k in February to 311k in March is not helping? ok
Patapwn
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And TLOU... New IPs can be really powerful given the right circumstances
I meant that they haven't missed at all this gen, from what i remember.
creamsugar
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1: < 0.5M, PS4 ~ 56%
TV = 6.6K
Vita = 39% 3DS
TV = 6.6K
Vita = 39% 3DS
Save 'N Quit
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Always nice to see something original at #1
bananafactory
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IT BEGINS
Chobel
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XB1 system sellers need MP, it just how Xbox demographic works.
theprodigy
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edit: wait a minute Vita is that "close" to 3DS?
here we go
Welfare
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cardinalmind
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Time to do the maths.
Graphics Horse
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That doesn't sound too bad, what's the catch?
bananafactory
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Yeah I was surprised too. 39% of 3DS seems massive for Vita.
Yep, or really terrible for 3DS
lol
PS4 won but Xbox One had good sales (311k) and the game had an amazing attach rate. Who know how many people bought a Xbox One earlier, thinking on Titanfall ?
Dying Light less than 500K with 56% being ps4 copies?
Chobel
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Safe to assume it's more than 0.4M? Maybe even more than 0.45M?
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I see what you did there.
Um. He was right.
Graphics Horse
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Nintendo didn't mention 3ds hw at all did they? apart from the new version.
Dragonborn
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It certainly could be but I don't see as of right now. It'll be a very solid title but people aren't going to be rushing out to buy X1's for it, in my opinion.
Yes, because I only think that about X1 games. QB is a game like the Order, or Until Dawn, or heck, even Persona. They're great games, but they don't have the draw the masses enough to sell systems in any significant manner.
The reason I think the PS4 is going to take Feb isn't just because it has an exclusive game out, but also because it's a PS4. That's why it's selling so far. Sony has done an excellent job of marekting, and people want to buy a PS4 not just for exclusives, but because it's become the go to console to play multiplat games as well. The two factors work together
If the tables were turned and it was the PS4 struggling, I would say the same thing about pretty much every exclusive titles outside of the big system selling ones like GT, Uncharted, and God of War.
When I say QB won't move systems, I'm not saying "nothing special". That's you putting words in my mouth. I can tell you one thing for certain, I'm not the least bit biased in this regard. QB was one of the reasons I bought my X1 and I'm going to play the hell out of it, but I'm not going to let my own personal excitement lead me to believe that it's going to be this huge system seller.
Sure, it may be. I just don't think, at the moment, that it will be.
"1. The X1 will collapse after a strong Dec, MS will keep the price at $350."
The X1 sales did collapse, hence MS kept the price at $350. So I don't see how I was wrong? Sure, we'll never know how much they collapsed, but egh, I think it's safe to assume they did, no? It's been a while but that was my thought process back then.
Xyrmellon
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I can only do math if it is in the form of a pie chart!!!!
Officerrob
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I think the 3DS cratered
Freeman
Banned
People holding back for the New 3DS?
Games of that caliber are extremely rare, No exclusives last year had a big impact imo. I expect QB to fall in line with them.
bananafactory
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Good point.
Mass_Pincup
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Well the n3DSXL is coming so...
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Did not expect to see Dying Light at the top. Amazing news