Sony: "over a million" PS4 preorders to date
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Hydrargyrus
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Awesome numbers, congrats Sony!!
Btw, I'm one of those numbers
Btw, I'm one of those numbers
They said "some" retailers so they don't have details from all retailers like Sony does and they didn't specify which console preorder doubled. They said both PS4 and Xbox One preorders together are double the PS3 and 360's.
there are preorders (most likely done like you say), but there is also day one stock which apparently Sony are trying to manage too, and also potential Xbox one customers. So those last two segments are still something Sony would be aiming at.
Don't expect anything good when you use GAME.
They get shat on because they're a shit retailer. I went into a GAME yesterday and they had Tales of Xillia on the shelf for £44.99 brand new and £34.99 pre-owned. I got Xillia for £26.75 from Amazon brand new on release day.
It'll be a good day when they disappear from the highstreet.
aygomyownroad
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i don't understand the hate either. Preordered with them and been able to pay towards the PS4 using a game card.
Traded in some games and 3DS XL and is all paid for.
they can sometimes charge more than supermarkets for games but for a launch they have been really good with me. Even for PS2 launch and xbox360 they were good to me.
Parmenides
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A guy at Sony told us
PS4 > PS2
PS4 > 3 Xbone
Sony will start strong because Microsoft has done a fantastic job in selling the PS4 to the early adopters. It remains to be seen if that trend is sustained long-term:
-The PS2 was launched with great success in Oct/Nov 2000 (NA/EU). The PS2 was able to sustain sales momentum because gamers couldn't buy GTA III,GT3,FFX,MGS 2,RE CV,DMC,Onimusha,J&D,SH 2 on their PS1 in 2001.
-The PS2 dominated Japan while the PS4 will be completely irrelevant during the first couple of years. If FFXV fails, it's over. Worst case scenario: PS3 outsells (PS4+Wii U+Xbone) in Japan. It would be hilarious and tragic.
-Kinect-less Xbone SKU would complicate things for PS4 in NA/UK.
PS4 will win the next generation but you cannot guarantee 100 million units EOL.
That said, Sony will probably sell between 5 and 6 Million PS4 in FY13. Game will miss P&L forecasts, but you can justify the risk given the current situation.
Shipments will remain stable because PS4 is a 2014 event in the vast majority of the world. For example, SCEE is responsible for the distribution and sales of PlayStation in 109 territories.
Sony sold 3.5 Million PS3 in FY06 (PS3 production shipments reached 5.5 million)
PS4 > PS2
PS4 > 3 Xbone
Sony will start strong because Microsoft has done a fantastic job in selling the PS4 to the early adopters. It remains to be seen if that trend is sustained long-term:
-The PS2 was launched with great success in Oct/Nov 2000 (NA/EU). The PS2 was able to sustain sales momentum because gamers couldn't buy GTA III,GT3,FFX,MGS 2,RE CV,DMC,Onimusha,J&D,SH 2 on their PS1 in 2001.
-The PS2 dominated Japan while the PS4 will be completely irrelevant during the first couple of years. If FFXV fails, it's over. Worst case scenario: PS3 outsells (PS4+Wii U+Xbone) in Japan. It would be hilarious and tragic.
-Kinect-less Xbone SKU would complicate things for PS4 in NA/UK.
PS4 will win the next generation but you cannot guarantee 100 million units EOL.
That said, Sony will probably sell between 5 and 6 Million PS4 in FY13. Game will miss P&L forecasts, but you can justify the risk given the current situation.
Shipments will remain stable because PS4 is a 2014 event in the vast majority of the world. For example, SCEE is responsible for the distribution and sales of PlayStation in 109 territories.
Sony sold 3.5 Million PS3 in FY06 (PS3 production shipments reached 5.5 million)
Sounds to me like he's talking about combined numbers (PS3+X360 vs. PS4+X1), but who knows.
Ken Masters
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This might be the most illogical thing I have EVER read in all my years being on GAF
Congrats
Canis lupus
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Bigger than PS2? Thread worthy?
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cyberheater
PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 Xbone PS4 PS4
Are pre-orders really 3:1 in favour of PS4 relative to XBO?
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
Well deserved and I am sure it will continue to quickly disappear from the shelves long after launch.
Captain Tuttle
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If Sony is bragging about this I guess it's good, I have no idea. Having been neck deep in GAF these past few months I guess I was expecting higher numbers, the hype has been through the roof.
PdotMichael
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Well, it obvious that they know that Microsoft can't say they have 2 million pre-orders.
travisbickle
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You don't give a free game to entice customer preorders if you're happy with the numbers.
LiquidMetal14
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I don't have numbers but I wouldn't be surprised if it's more than this on a WW level. Not with the amount of great games coming. MSFT may have bought some exclusives but Sony got a ton of their own even if most are indies. That (the word indies) doesn't discredit potential great games like Starbound, Shadow of the Beast, The Witness, Rime, or Transistor (just to name a few).
digoutyoursoul
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When you consider what Nintendo are asking for the Wii U, the PS4 is a bargain
PS3 was significantly delayed in Europe
Is that even surprising? Here in the UK I don't know a single person getting a XB1, and the majority of my friends are 360 owners.
The biggest reason why seems to be £349 over £429.
digoutyoursoul
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UK guy here too, got a few friends who were mostly 360 players this gen and have pre ordered PS4.
Even compared to PS3 & 360, PS4 is a bargain. This must be the first time a console launches at a price that competes with the previous gen.
Worldwide yes. In parts of mainland EU even up 8:1. So yeah, the change in DRM policies didnt help lets see what FIFA can do...
Even with knowing about FREE FIFA?
It's gonna take a little time to see what effect the Fifa thing will end up having on preorders. I don't see it causing people to cancel PS4 preorders, so the question really comes down to whether it'll grab a bunch of on-the-fence folks and get them to order the Bone.
Moral Panic
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1 million WW seems really low. If PS4 is really out performing XB1 4:1 then that would mean ~250K for XB1 which would be a huge Bomba.
You realize that a PS4+FIFA is still cheaper than an XBone with free FIFA right?
Yes I do. But I assume there will be some people that see FREE and think it's a better deal.
dripdripsplash
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LMAO.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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thread worthy?
sixteen-bit
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November NPD will be interesting.
digoutyoursoul
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Yes.
Captain Tuttle
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I think so
Uno Venova
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Who is Parmenides?
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PS3 owner here, buying a PS4,...
Ummm.... only 1 million?
The PS3 sold 75 million with stiff competition from MS and Nintendo, the PS2 sold 150 million.
The gaming industry is if anything bigger than ever and Sony arguably started STRONG out of the gate on this launch which should indicate a lot of pre-orders.
1 million is 1 in 75 existing customers (give or take 5) not convinced enough to buy the new console at launch?
I'm genuinely surprised it's not like 5 million, when you consider just how many gamers there are around the world, especially since the console is fairly cheap this time too. 1 million? Big deal! Man that's surprisingly low :/
PS3 owner here, buying a PS4,...
Ummm.... only 1 million?
The PS3 sold 75 million with stiff competition from MS and Nintendo, the PS2 sold 150 million.
The gaming industry is if anything bigger than ever and Sony arguably started STRONG out of the gate on this launch which should indicate a lot of pre-orders.
1 million is 1 in 75 existing customers (give or take 5) not convinced enough to buy the new console at launch?
I'm genuinely surprised it's not like 5 million, when you consider just how many gamers there are around the world, especially since the console is fairly cheap this time too. 1 million? Big deal! Man that's surprisingly low :/
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No doubt in my mind that ps4 is going to be the market leader next gen
fallen_dawn
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I think the big thing is that there hasn't been any marketing yet. There's been some mainstream news exposure, but not enough so that people really know what's going on. I figure preorders for both consoles should pick up in the next few months (especially Xbox One) once the marketing blitz starts.
It does sound small, but it must be relatively good for Sony to specifically mention it in their conference?
5 Milion ? Are you serious?
Kazuma Kiryu
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Man, console launches are the best.
Yes I'm absoloutely serious. Gaming as a hobby has gotten much older, as has the gamers. I'm 35 and the only reason I'm not preordering one is I'm a stubborn asshole, who wants to confirm the console is quiet and I have a backlog.
Considering gamers are up in their 50's and more for age and it's launching in 31 countries, we seriously can't russle up 5 million people with an interest in it on day one?
I'd love to know the numbers for PS2, Xbox 360 and so on.
I look forward to seeing people spin sales of whichever system outsells the other this holiday.
StrongArmSteady
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PREorders, that is to say...they will be a fraction of the total at the end of 2013 (counting xmas especially)
Maybe so, still seems surprising to me. Maybe the marketing needs to ratchet up. They begun the TV stuff over in the US?
Very solid numbers so far. I am sure Sony is waiting for reports on how production is going in September and if things going well allow more pre-orders. We also don't know how many units retail is holding to sell after pre-order specifically for black Friday to help get people in stores that day.
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