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NPD Sales Results for June 2014 [Up3: All Hardware (June/LTD), Top 10 Software SKUs]
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Saint Gregory
Member
They're refurbs though, so they were already counted.
Unless Nintendo is selling new units as refurbs and this is a clever way to have a fire sale while saving face hehehe...
AstroNut325
Member
Yup. People are educating themselves before making the dive into current gen. They are WANTING the PS4. Not settling for the PS4.
The price difference is a MAJOR reason for the sales disparity but definitely not the only reason and consumer perception and momentum is also with the PS4.
The vast majority of people knew that this wouldn't mean that XBO outsells PS4 but that its a necessary move to stay competitive. And I guarantee that sales are far closer now than they were in past months.
There's some narrative spun by some people that suggests that all Xbox fans were totally relying on the price drop for it to become market leader again but that's just not true.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
I didn't it's an sku change rather than a true price cut. If It was the Titanfall SKU at the price point it may have actually had a chance like in the UK
There is going to be a portable PS4? FF15 is a handheld game?
Yes. Based on market performance, the PS4 is currently the #1 next-generation console in all major territories. This won't change for a while (if ever).
I doubt Forza Horizon 2 or Sunset Overdrive will do much to help. Just like I don't think Driveclub or Little Big Planet 3 will either. I feel like this Fall belongs to the big multi platform games like Destiny, COD, Assassin's Creed, GTA V Remaster etc. The Master Chief Collection has a chance at moving some systems I suppose, but it's difficult to gauge just how much of an impact it'll have.
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
Good point. For once they are going to have to rely more on first-party titles to get any kind of sales boosts and er...I can't see that going too well in the long run.
Windom Earle
Member
Your predictions are giving Pachter a run for his money, that's the thing...
Duxxy3
Member
I would still watch out for November and December. They are going to bundle like crazy.
And_Gignac
Member
A single game cant save a console, though. And I doubt FF15 will be that lone savior considering the decline of the FF franchise in Japan.
Major Nelson used to do an NPD PR Brag on NPD release day. Haven't seen one recently.
MisterGrey3000
Member
Nah, they don't care; Reggie's words don't mean much when you take NCL's real life actions into account (NCL is more focused on the threat of their mobile competitors at the moment, for obvious reasons.)
Unless retail platformers and other family/casual-focused games start consistently selling well over 3 million copies on PS4, Nintendo won't be very reactive to anything that MS or Sony does.
Edit: They basically do their own "thing" because no other console manufacturer does their "thing" in the modern retail space anymore.
I'm a huge Nintendo fan, but this is what I honestly thought they were doing. Take back unsold Nintendoland bundles from angry retailers, and sell them cheap. It would be a good move if it was the truth.
broncobuster
Banned
I meant the Halo 1 Anniversary, in the context of best selling remaster to date. I'm trying to gauge how much of an impact a upgraded re-release can have.
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
You're comparing Animal Crossing's launch to Tomodachi Life. All things considered Tomodachi did amazingly well for being the 3DS's only release that month.
unknownstranger
Member
With Vita possibly but those two alone no.
Depending on the potential updated features for GTA Online, it's certainly possible.
That could be true. But there are a lot of Halo CE, Halo 2, and Halo 3 fans out there who seem to have lost interest in the series. The crazy ass work they have done with this collection could have a decent impact in bringing them back. It is not suddenly going to make XOne number 1 but as far as software sales I expect it to blow FFX HD away.
That's the question. The meltdowns could be legendary if that is the case.
I'd suggest not entering this debate with that post history of yours. Come on, noobasuar.
You have made many knee-jerk predictions that ended up so absurdly wrong so many times it boggles the mind that you're not considered an actual troll account. Maybe you are, I don't know.
You usually make Pachter look well-informed.
I probably should have clarified. I was expecting a bigger splash considering MK8 released to much praise and the narrative post E3 was that WII U is the place to be. Not saying that isn't the case, but the sales certainly don't reflect that.
Sakura
Member
Wii U sales are pretty good. At this rate it will be hard for XBO to overtake Wii U WW LTD sales.
Not surprising the Xbox One was outsold by the PS4. It's not like everyone in America really wanted an XBO but were forced to buy PS4s thus far because of the price. PS4 is a superior system. There are no major exclusives on either. The price is equal. Obviously the PS4 will be on top. The gap will only continue to get bigger.
Do you have a source for this? I was trying to find Halo 4 LTD before but couldn't.
Not surprising the Xbox One was outsold by the PS4. It's not like everyone in America really wanted an XBO but were forced to buy PS4s thus far because of the price. PS4 is a superior system. There are no major exclusives on either. The price is equal. Obviously the PS4 will be on top. The gap will only continue to get bigger.
Do you have a source for this? I was trying to find Halo 4 LTD before but couldn't.
On Xbox One only, maybe.
TacticalDev
Banned
The majority of the market hasn't spoken. Most console gamers are still on last Gen consoles. We have to wait many years to get a good picture. How do you explain all of the ps3 owners settling for lower resolution games?
Yes it must be such a crazy predication to think that one of the most popular and best selling console FPS of all time returning with some of the greatest maps playable across Halo 1, 2, 3 in 60fps and 1080p when most of those games haven't been able to be enjoyed online on xbox in like 15 years might sell really well.
Such a crazy predication.
SwiftDeath
Member
We already know that Wii U sold less than the XB1
DaSorcerer7
Member
Well, you can't expect a complete turn around over night.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
They always make that mistake & assume that just because that the Xbox is an "American console," means that Xbox will always be on top in general. There is no brand loyalty in the U.S. when it comes to products. Heck, Nintendo used to be big in the U.S. along with Sega (with Genesis/MegaDrive). Sony was very big in the U.S. with PS1 & PS2.
People will go for the best product which appeals to them.
I agree fully, except for the last paragraph.
Sales are closer, no doubt in my mind about that. I do, however, have the impression that the Xbox "supporters" who participate in the console wars, hung all their hopes on the Kinectless SKU and price parity for the consoles.
Except Japan.
Sony's home country no longer counts I guess.
Gotdatmoney
Member
Is there? I mean, tbh X1 gets pretty well all the same games as the PS4. The only enthusiasm gap is its the weaker system and now costs the same. Basically, I don't see it as possible for the X1 to ever close the gap on the PS4 unless it secures some huge exclusive (real exclusive not timed) or it has a minecraft level break out hit.
Halo MCC selling more copies than Xbox One units sold is pretty crazy.
I think it's too late in 2016.
We do? Didn't see any info in the OP about estimates.
Windom Earle
Member
Well, when put together with this:
Yes. GTA V just came out last year and sold what like 40 million copies? I doubt there's that many people willing to drop another $60 for an improved version whereas people haven't been able to play Halo 2 maps online for like 10 years, and that games multiplayer is considered one of the best console FPS experience of all time. Couple that with Halo 1 maps being online and Halo 3 maps and you got yourself a winner.
You'll all see soon enough.
I think we might have another winner. GTAV next gen will sell more. Don't forget the PC version.
Pristine_Condition
Member
The question is "how many hardcore Halo fans already have an Xbone vs. how many hardcore Halo fans were just waiting for Halo." It's a real question, since it's not inconceivable to figuremany of Halo's biggest fans are probably big fans of the Xbox brand and have already purchased Xbones. That's what the question is...how big will the Halo Collection "bump" be?
Fair enough, then I should look forward to the growth in forthcoming NPDs.
SwiftDeath
Member
It's been confirmed XB1 has sold at least twice as much as May 2014
May 2014 sales were 77k thus June 2014 XB1 sales are at least 154k which is greater than 140k
Sho_Nuff82
Member
I really, really want to play the Halo HD collection, but I'm really baffled why people think it will buck the trend of every other HD re-release to date which have all drastically undersold real sequels. For every hardcore fan itching to drop $50 to relive the greatness, there are 3 other fans for whom that game was a phase sophomore year.
If it puts up odst numbers it would be impressive, if only because of the user base disparity.
If it puts up odst numbers it would be impressive, if only because of the user base disparity.
It's still just a port collection tho. Most people probably won't want to buy games they already have/have played.
LordOcidax
Member
So, is a posibility that the WiiU sold more WW than the Xbox One?