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NPD Sales Results for September 2014 [Up1: Smash/HW/MK8, Destiny stats, 3DS HW]
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I'm with you on this.
Aquamarine
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(numbers are in email tags, quote to see, no chartz lurkers allowed)
I do agree. It's just crazy.
Yep. The bundles, new titles, and cut-throat promotions failed to provide a competitive advantage against the PS4. This is why a PS4 GTAV bundle could do some damage in November. As much as Microsoft don't want to hear it, the PS4 has become the go-to console for next-gen gaming.
jamesinclair
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How many Wii games were released this year?
What was the last time ea did more than s roster update on the wii version....which was always a ps2 port.
Think about it, it's 2014 and the ps2 engine game is outselling the vita version....but they can't justify a new wii u version?
opticalmace
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vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Dayum Aqua.
You delivering
You delivering
djblackice
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Verendus.
twisted h3art
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It did good and better than what I expected for sure maybe not as great as the ps4 but still good
The 5 week month definitely helped. I'm also sure that free game promotion helped them out A LOT
Gap was 743k last month, assuming PS4 +-550k this number doesn't seem possible.
BronsonLee
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That's a pretty damn good XBox One number, no?
I mean, it continues the trend of looking bad in comparison to PS4, but I think the One is doing pretty well, all things concerned. Microsoft probably had a better first year than Sony did with the PS3, ya?
I mean, it continues the trend of looking bad in comparison to PS4, but I think the One is doing pretty well, all things concerned. Microsoft probably had a better first year than Sony did with the PS3, ya?
Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Merange Pie, Pecan Pie, Strawberry Pie. Pie is always a good decision.
A little over 360 with Halo 3. Very impressive.
neogaffer1
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538-284= 254k difference
Naughty_Doge
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Yup, this is good for Sony considering they won't have a heavy hitter exclusive until fall next year, probably.
I would say everything behind the scenes from 2011 to 2013 leading to the reveal and the E3 2013 put Microsoft in the hole they're in.
Overall for this NPD, decent numbers for Xbox One but obviously look terrible next to the PS4. As we roll into the holidays, it'll be interesting to see how Microsoft attempts to spur more sales against a competitor who completely dominates the word of mouth aspect of this industry.
LifEndz
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Damn....that's crazy. Kudos to Sony.
Soccer4life
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Gap is almost 960k
Also I'm the only one who thinks X1 number is low given the crazy MS deals ?!
Buy X1 choose ANY game for free!
KoopaTheCasual
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TheSlySoul
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So close to 2:1. That Destiny bundle power!
Any ideas on D4 or FH2?
Huh?
vpance
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Somehow I don't think they're happy they have to do those deals in the first place in order to move systems.
yo damn
SwiftDeath
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Oooh new numbers
Disaster Nebraska
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There is a very long list of consoles where 299 didn't do shit. And I thought the magic number was $199?
In either case, it's only a magic number if the console is already doing reasonably well. The number of consoles that price point invigorates is far, far outweighed by the number of consoles where a price drop didn't matter at all.
The comments in this thread about "people will buy the product if they want it. Price point simply makes the decision easier" is spot-on. X1 needs to be $100 cheaper than PS4 and even then ....
Nightengale
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D4 is digital.
Aces&Eights
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Bloodborne is going to be huge.
Wow so it sold more than the Halo 3 360 bundle. Impressive.
D4 is digital only.
interesting take on the matter. I wonder how this will pan out in the end.
everyday math
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God damn
IAmRandom31
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Probably costs them tens of millions in then process for a 100k boosts. All the free game giveaways and paying for the marketing and the Madden bundle deal and all that. You would hope to stay in line with the competition with that sort of investment not head out with a 2:1 loss.
That's my theory anyway. Who knows in the end.
crimzonflame
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what does leak summary mean?
Now I want to add Dutch Apple Pie to my list.
SeventhSon
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Was Pachter even close on his Xbone number?
Yea. I could totally see how patcher might have missed that little exclusive arrangement
DidntKnowJack
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In any other year, in any other generation, the XB1 numbers would be considered pretty damn good. For a September, anyway. As well as their LTD. The PS4 numbers are just friggin through the roof. Its crazytown.
illmatic22
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No it won't. Uncharted will do alright but that's it.
Nightengale
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Compilation of sales leaks.
So that it's easily accessible to find all the leaks in one post.
The Shogun
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Yep which is what I was trying to communicate in the now infamous Pachter thread. Solid Xbox One performance and its not doomed, at least not in the US.
It just can't match PS4s unbelievable performance. But overall its doing decently and if they can continue to improve could have a plenty healthy lifespan.
I-I-I...I don't...
It's Sergeant Lincoln Osiris.
Took a whole lotta tryin' just to get up that hill. Now we're up in the big leagues, gettin' our turn at bat.
he means Uncharted, pretty sure
Aces&Eights
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Good point. Aqua, you have how many free copies of Destiny were given out with xone bundles?
Didn't NPD announce that they were going to start tracking digital last year?
Sammy Samusu
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PS4 will destroy the competition in 2015, get your glues ready.
Happy to see the 3DS and Hyrule Warriors selling well!
Happy to see the 3DS and Hyrule Warriors selling well!
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