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[CREMSteve]

My flight's about to take off. When I land, it will be amidst NPD mania.

 

[Taramoor]

Eh... first game did somewhere between 100-137K on the 360 and less than 100K on the PS3 in Jan 2010, so those seem a bit lofty.

I love Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, and bought both the moment they went up on the eShop, but I think if the game had done serious numbers that there would've been tweets and press releases and celebratory announcements like what happened with Mario Kart.

 

[Cornbread78]

My flight's about to take off. When I land, it will be amidst NPD mania.

Just take 12/11 off, that will be the fun one..

 

[Lady Gaia]

Sony has this one in the bag. November is a huge question mark. Im still excited to see what info we can get this time around.

As bullish as I am on PS4 in general, I don't think there's any question about November NPD results: Microsoft will take the month fairly handily, though lifetime and worldwide success remains elusive. I wouldn't even be shocked to see a 2:1 margin of victory or better for Xbox One in the US for that month. December will likely be less drastic as the initial surge of sales comes down to sustainable levels with some new Sony announcements to sweeten the deal for prospective customers, and then the two will draft their plans for the New Year. All just opinion, of course.

October will clearly just be a continuation of the trend so far this year.

 

[John Bender]

As bullish as I am on PS4 in general, I don't think there's any question about November NPD results: Microsoft will take the month fairly handily, though lifetime and worldwide success remains elusive. I wouldn't even be shocked to see a 2:1 margin of victory or better for Xbox One in the US for that month. December will likely be less drastic as the initial surge of sales comes down to sustainable levels with some new Sony announcements to sweeten the deal for prospective customers, and then the two will draft their plans for the New Year. All just opinion, of course.

October will clearly just be a continuation of the trend so far this year.

Agree.
MS/Xbone has November NPD easily in the bag imho.

 

[1st Course]

I'm expecting:

1) Destiny
2) NBA
3) Smash
4) Borderlands
5) Sunset
6) The Evil Within
7) Alien: Isolation
8) Minecraft
9) Driveclub
10) Disney/Diablo/Lego

Should be fun NPD.

 

[Chezzymann]

So will NPD be released in 30 minutes?

 

[John Bender]

I'm expecting:

1) Destiny
2) NBA
3) Smash
4) Borderlands
5) Sunset
6) The Evil Within
7) Alien: Isolation
8) Minecraft
9) Driveclub
10) Disney/Diablo/Lego

Should be fun NPD.

Driveclub? lol....
And Smash should be No.1 if the world was good -_-

 

[NateDrake]

So will NPD be released in 30 minutes?

Correct. I'm actually surprised no PR has been shared yet by any company.

 

[donny2112]

I'm expecting:

1) Destiny
2) NBA
3) Smash
4) Borderlands
5) Sunset
6) The Evil Within
7) Alien: Isolation
8) Minecraft
9) Driveclub
10) Disney/Diablo/Lego

Should be fun NPD.

Just Dance.

 

[Guymelef]

I'm expecting:

1) Destiny
2) NBA
3) Smash
4) Borderlands
5) Sunset
6) The Evil Within
7) Alien: Isolation
8) Minecraft
10) Disney/Diablo/Lego
55) Driveclub

Should be fun NPD.

Fixed.

 

[Death2494]

As bullish as I am on PS4 in general, I don't think there's any question about November NPD results: Microsoft will take the month fairly handily, though lifetime and worldwide success remains elusive. I wouldn't even be shocked to see a 2:1 margin of victory or better for Xbox One in the US for that month. December will likely be less drastic as the initial surge of sales comes down to sustainable levels with some new Sony announcements to sweeten the deal for prospective customers, and then the two will draft their plans for the New Year. All just opinion, of course.

October will clearly just be a continuation of the trend so far this year.

2:1 in favor of the Xbox One? Joke post?

 

[FTF]

Correct. I'm actually surprised no PR has been shared yet by any company.

Yeah it's 6:10pm est, where's the PR?? There's usually something around 5:30-6pm.

 

[Lucreto]

As bullish as I am on PS4 in general, I don't think there's any question about November NPD results: Microsoft will take the month fairly handily, though lifetime and worldwide success remains elusive. I wouldn't even be shocked to see a 2:1 margin of victory or better for Xbox One in the US for that month. December will likely be less drastic as the initial surge of sales comes down to sustainable levels with some new Sony announcements to sweeten the deal for prospective customers, and then the two will draft their plans for the New Year. All just opinion, of course.

October will clearly just be a continuation of the trend so far this year.

I agree Microsoft will win next month but not 2:1. Using Amazon as a trend there was 3 Xbox bundles in the top 10 at the beginning of the month. Now there is only one and the PS4 is being consistent staying around the 10-13 spot the whole time. People who wanted the deal would have gotten it by now.

Black Friday is the wild card if an excellent bundle appears for PS4 it could take back some of the sales.

 

[NateDrake]

Yeah it's 6:10pm est, where's the PR?? There's usually something around 5:30-6pm.

Last month Sony issued their statement just after 5:30pm. Nintendo was about 6:05. So all companies are delayed in issuing a statement.

 

[Carl]

Ready for NPD mania!

 

[Jimmyfenix]

May or June NPD we didn't get PR till late.

 

[Lady Gaia]

2:1 in favor of the Xbox One? Joke post?

Not a joke. I don't think it's likely to be quite that drastic, but as I stated I wouldn't be shocked if it was. Never doubt the power of a steep discount on holiday purchase decisions. Amazon is still tracking > 2:1 for November but it's clearly settling downward as the initial demand dies off.

 

[EL CUCO]

I am here for PR

 

[Dsyndrome]

I predict PS4 this month (obviously), tossup next month. Hopefully Bayonetta 2 cracks the top 10. Will be sad to hear Vita #'s and games, I'm sure.

 

[NateDrake]

I predict PS4 this month (obviously), tossup next month. Hopefully Bayonetta 2 cracks the top 10. Will be sad to hear Vita #'s and games, I'm sure.

No reason to be sad because you won't hear any Vita numbers this month.

 

[CosmicQueso]

For once, the most interesting information of the month will actually be included in the normal NPD release this time.

2:1 in favor of the Xbox One? Joke post?

I'm lol'ing... if that's a thing

 

[Hoo-doo]

I am here for PR

Thanks. We were all waiting for you.

 

[CozMick]

For once, the most interesting information of the month will actually be included in the normal NPD release this time.

We have no leaks this month.

 

[SwiftDeath]

For once, the most interesting information of the month will actually be included in the normal NPD release this time.

Maybe Bayonetta charted? 0_0

 

[bananafactory]

Maybe Bayonetta charted? 0_0

 

[Chobel]

Maybe Bayonetta charted? 0_0

I don't think software sales in this month will be that bad.

 

[Infinite Justice]

We have no leaks this month.

IIRC the poster usually has access to NPD data but doesn't give out the info like Cream/Aqua. Only comments on certain things

For once, the most interesting information of the month will actually be included in the normal NPD release this time.

Actual Hardware numbers? :O

 

[EL CUCO]

Thanks. We were all waiting for you.

 

[Death2494]

Not a joke. I don't think it's likely to be quite that drastic, but as I stated I wouldn't be shocked if it was. Never doubt the power of a steep discount on holiday purchase decisions. Amazon is still tracking > 2:1 for November but it's clearly settling downward as the initial demand dies off.

Gta5 releases this month. Apparently there is going to be a bundle with the PS4 and last of us. You're counting those chickens way too early if you are me.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Ready for some lulz.

 

[AstuteClass]

10 more minutes until the numbers drop, right?

 

[mrjohill]

Man I'm getting anxious

 

[CosmicQueso]

IIRC the poster usually has access to NPD data but doesn't give out the info like Cream/Aqua. Only comments

Actual Hardware numbers? :O

Nah, no actual HW numbers, but HW isn't really interesting this month. Title rankings and plats are, however. #2 and #3 titles will surprise people.

 

[dmr87]

You ready GAF?

 

[Anticol]

Tbh I think this would be the first month on 2014 where MS wins NPD.

 

[Kagari]

Tbh I think this would be the first month on 2014 where MS wins NPD.

Based on what?

 

[vesvci]

As bullish as I am on PS4 in general, I don't think there's any question about November NPD results: Microsoft will take the month fairly handily, though lifetime and worldwide success remains elusive. I wouldn't even be shocked to see a 2:1 margin of victory or better for Xbox One in the US for that month. December will likely be less drastic as the initial surge of sales comes down to sustainable levels with some new Sony announcements to sweeten the deal for prospective customers, and then the two will draft their plans for the New Year. All just opinion, of course.

October will clearly just be a continuation of the trend so far this year.

maybe

When I picked up a couple accessories at BB over the weekend. it might just be this one store, but i found it interesting. (edit: these weren't waiting to be picked up, just general stock)

 

[SwiftDeath]

Nah, no actual HW numbers, but HW isn't really interesting this month. Title rankings and plats are, however. #2 and #3 titles will surprise people.

Interesting, wonder if NBA declined from last year then

 

[velvet_nitemare]

Amazon is still tracking > 2:1 for November but it's clearly settling downward as the initial demand dies off.

When did we get numbers from Amazon? Because if u mean chart placement, the difference coul be 100 units or 100,000 units.

 

[Carl]

10 more minutes until the numbers drop, right?

10 mins until NPD PR... Doubt we'll get any numbers straight away, if at all this month

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

You ready GAF?

Born ready.

 

[Foshy]

Tbh I think this would be the first month on 2014 where MS wins NPD.

You mean November? The charts coming in a few minutes are still for October.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

NBA is always declining.

 

[Jomjom]

Tbh I think this would be the first month on 2014 where MS wins NPD.

I think you forgot that the sales were official in November not october.

 

[Arthr2ShdsJcksn]

Born ready.

The calm before the storm.....

 

[Infinite Justice]

Nah, no actual HW numbers, but HW isn't really interesting this month. Title rankings and plats are, however. #2 and #3 titles will surprise people.

Dammit.

it was a nice dream for a moment there.


as for the last point i will say Bayonetta and DriveClub will be the 2 titles

 

[Lucreto]

Gta5 releases this month. Apparently there is going to be a bundle with the PS4 and last of us. You're counting those chickens way too early if you are me.

Not sure how well 2 remasters will do since they both sold well on the PS3. It is a good bundle alright. The GotY bundle for the PS4 and the 900p bundle AC4/Unity for the Xbox.

I joke, I joke.

 

[CosmicQueso]

as for the last point i will say Bayonetta and DriveClub will be the 2

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[MaulerX]

Tbh I think this would be the first month on 2014 where MS wins NPD.

You mean November NPD? 'Cause I don't see XB1 winning October (tonight's NPD).