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[TsuWave]

Thats solid, looks like Microsoft is winning America, with Sony taking europe just like last gen

do we have any indication on how the ps4 is doing in NA?

 

[shinobi602]

Great numbers Xbox. Congrats although no mention of Halo concerns me a bit I must say...I need a Halo fix in 2014. I am not sure I could handle a delay, unless Titanfall lives up to hype.

"2014 will be a promising year with many more great games on the way for Xbox One including “Titanfall,” “Watch_Dogs,” “Project Spark,” “Sunset Overdrive,” “Tom Clancy’s The Division,” “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” “Destiny,” “Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare,” and “The Elder Scrolls Online,” among others. More games, more features, more content, more fun – all coming your way this year."

Oh no well cant say anything for sure till E3 or maybe gdc.

That certainly is interesting.

Halo also wasn't in that other article about the games of 2014. I smell a delay too.

 

[Vizzeh]

NPD thread will be interesting

ETA?

 

[Pwn]

That means Xbone is outselling PS4 2:1 in US amirite?

 

[RamzaIsCool]

So this pretty much confirms 1 million+ NPD for the XBO in december right?

Breakdown:

NA: 2.1 mln
UK: 400k
Rest: 500k

 

[Salex_]

I would say it makes the platform holders try harder with their own games, if Xbox One bombed and Sony had it all wrapped up in six months then would they put as much resources and effort into their first party games?

Sony when they were trailing 360 put a lot of effort and money into their PS3 line up to tempt people who already had a 360. I would say that's good for consumers.

Oh, I 100 percent agree with you there. The guy I quoted made it seem like he wanted it to be close because "it's good for competition". Also, I wrote this up because I misread your post and thought you agreed with the guy I quoted lol. Still, I want people to know the benefits of not hoping for parity in sales:

The difference between those 2 companies is that Sony has a bunch of established 1st party/2nd party studios/relationships when compared to Microsoft. It's the reason why I want there to be a clear winner and loser. I want Microsoft to invest in studios so we can see constant exclusives throughout the generation. They would also have to provide more value than Sony to get people to choose the Xbox One over the PS4. Things like Amazon PSN, PS+, PS+ discounts, MMO friendly policies, etc would be great to see.

 

[Aquamarine]

ETA?

 

[djshauny]

Big number.

Congrats Microsoft

 

[ThatNaiveCube]

Always good to hear numbers

Consoles are dead! lol

So 1 million more sold WW in 20 days or so?

2 million sold WW in first 18 days

Relax, bro. I am not saying consoles are dead but let us avoid knee jerk reactions. Both consoles are selling extremely well. I just hope it continues. But it is way way too early to call. We are still very much in the early adopter period.

The "mainstream" audience wont show up until killer apps are dropped on both sides.

 

[KOHIPEET]

That means Xbone is outselling PS4 2:1 in US amirite?

Of course you are! It is the fastest selling console after all.

 

[Amused]

No chance, unless Sony magically found a way to massively increase their production of the PS4. And even then the demand needs.

I'm pretty sure that Major Nelson/Microsoft have shown us that avarage is king when we talk about console sales.

Spoiler

I am kidding of course. I think 4 million world wide would be insane, I'm guessing 3,6-3,7 or something like that.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Yes, fuel GAF and internet arguments. Stoke the fanboy flames. All is going according to plan.

Some people can't accept that there were two really successful consoles launched weeks apart. As bad as you guys are harping on the guys on Facebook, there are posts just as bad for 'the other side' right here on GAF in this very topic.

 

[Oriel]

Sony should be at around 10-11 million sold in Europe alone, right? I think the november numbers showed that they avaraged around 350.000 consoles per day in Euorpe.

Spoiler

Avarage is best, there is no denying it.

Lol, not a snowballs chance in hell. I doubt Sony have even manufactured close to that number yet.

 

[flkraven]

PS2 had no competition, but Sony kept pumping out exclusives, even though it was 10s of millions ahead of the Cube and Xbox. Meanwhile you had the 360 which had 2 tough competitors but almost no exclusives since 2010. I think it all depends on the type of company and nothing to do with competition.

Are you telling me that PS+ would exist in it's current form without Microsoft's Xbox 360? Giving away amazing games every month was a direct response to a competitor. This is why competition is good.

 

[Baki]

So this pretty much confirms 1 million+ NPD for the XBO in december right?

Breakdown:

NA: 2.1 mln
UK: 400k
Rest: 500k

More like 2.36m for NA and 340k for UK AND 300K for the rest.

 

[jiiikoo]

To be honest, I wasn't expecting a number that big... I think it would be a sensational story, if the numbers were just estimates that were horribly wrong.

 

[farisr]

Good number, as it's sold to consumers. Will be interesting to see how many sony managed to produce.

 

[xxracerxx]

Lol, not a snowballs chance in hell. I doubt Sony have even manufactured close to that number yet.

Your sarcasm meter is broken.

 

[system11]

If I'm honest, I wanted to see them take more of a beating over the direction they tried to take gaming and their general attitude towards advertising targets. Oh, I mean customers.

 

[Vizzeh]

wow that was sharp, cheers

 

[Oriel]

That means Xbone is outselling PS4 2:1 in US amirite?

PS4 is probably outselling X1 in US, though it will be close.

 

[RELIGHT]

That's quite impressive considering everything that's happened.

 

[Aquamarine]

To be honest, I wasn't expecting a number that big... I think it would be a sensational story, if the numbers were just estimates that were horribly wrong.

Wii U shipped 3.06 million consoles to retailers in 2012.

The 3 million mark really isn't that major of an accomplishment for a November launch.

It's great, sure, but it's not absolutely extraordinary.

 

[quetz67]

That means Xbone is outselling PS4 2:1 in US amirite?

Yeah, 1 million xbones sold in december vs. 0 PS4s.

 

[ThatNaiveCube]

I'm pretty sure that Major Nelson/Microsoft have shown us that avarage is king when we talk about console sales.

Spoiler

I am kidding of course. I think 4 million world wide would be insane, I'm guessing 3,6-3,7 or something like that.

Honestly is there really a difference between 3.7 mil and 4 mil WW?

 

[Tsundere]

Pretty good number for MS, let's see if they have the legs to pull off successful releases in the rest of the world.

 

[Oriel]

Your sarcasm meter is broken.

One can never be too sure.

 

[PBY]

PS4 is probably outselling X1 in US, though it will be close.

They were so close in Nov, what are you looking at that tells you this?

 

[Thats the Best Youve Got?]

Was this a "shipped" number or actually sold to consumers number?

Have there been any PS4 estimates yet?

 

[gtj1092]

NPD has to be a million plus.

 

[ViciousDS]

it looks like Sony actually had the yield issues.....because with that many Bones sold and them being super easy to find everywhere. I walked into Walmart and there was a day one still sitting there along with 5-6 regulars. GameStop has a ton in my area.....its apparent that Sony was not prepared as we had seemed. Microsoft did one hell of a job making sure there console was the one that could be found the most and bought the most despite the price tag. It's launch lineup also was one of the best and they already have had 2 great arcade games launch in peggle 2 and max:tdb..........

Microsoft I congratz you on really turning all that negative PR around.

 

[Dunlop]

Was this a "shipped" number or actually sold to consumers number?

It's in the actual thread title...

 

[Vizzeh]

Was this a "shipped" number or actually sold to consumers number?

Have there been any PS4 estimates yet?

They quote "Xbox One consoles were sold to consumers in 13 countries"

expecting a reply from Sony at some point, either console typically does not wait around, Sony has a good platform at CES to make an announcement, most expect it there.

 

[Aquamarine]

Was this a "shipped" number or actually sold to consumers number?

Have there been any PS4 estimates yet?

It's sold to consumers, but it's Microsoft's estimate. It's not 100% confirmed figures like numbers you would get from NPD or GfK, but Microsoft wouldn't state that if they weren't confident that the console had surpassed 3 million.

 

[DBT85]

That's an excellent number.

Regardless of what Sony did.

 

[GameAddict411]

Nice total, I wonder how much PS4 is at now.

I won't be surprised if the XO surpasses it. with all the shortages, Sony could be in a disadvantage.

 

[Tsundere]

The U.S. NPD numbers will reveal a lot, notably the demand of the console as by deduction, we'll know the rest of the world numbers for December.

 

[TheLegendary]

Great numbers. Glad theres a solid start to next gen.

 

[fallingdove]

it looks like Sony actually had the yield issues.....because with that many Bones sold and them being super easy to find everywhere. I walked into Walmart and there was a day one still sitting there along with 5-6 regulars. GameStop has a ton in my area.....its apparent that Sony was not prepared as we had seemed. Microsoft did one hell of a job making sure there console was the one that could be found the most and bought the most despite the price tag. It's launch lineup also was one of the best and they already have had 2 great arcade games launch in peggle 2 and max:tdb..........

Microsoft I congratz you on really turning all that negative PR around.

Really stretching aren't you.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

More like 2.36m for NA and 340k for UK AND 300K for the rest.

If that were true then 90% of the XBO userbase would be in NA/ UK. The lack of global appeal is something MS should work on and improve.

 

[ThatNaiveCube]

it looks like Sony actually had the yield issues.....because with that many Bones sold and them being super easy to find everywhere. I walked into Walmart and there was a day one still sitting there along with 5-6 regulars. GameStop has a ton in my area.....its apparent that Sony was not prepared as we had seemed. Microsoft did one hell of a job making sure there console was the one that could be found the most and bought the most despite the price tag. It's launch lineup also was one of the best and they already have had 2 great arcade games launch in peggle 2 and max:tdb..........

Microsoft I congratz you on really turning all that negative PR around.

Fastest negative PR turn from a video game company in recent memory.

 

[prwxv3]

it looks like Sony actually had the yield issues.....because with that many Bones sold and them being super easy to find everywhere. I walked into Walmart and there was a day one still sitting there along with 5-6 regulars. GameStop has a ton in my area.....its apparent that Sony was not prepared as we had seemed. Microsoft did one hell of a job making sure there console was the one that could be found the most and bought the most despite the price tag. It's launch lineup also was one of the best and they already have had 2 great arcade games launch in peggle 2 and max:tdb..........

Microsoft I congratz you on really turning all that negative PR around.

You do know that Sony are releasing in more territories right.

 

[Tratorn]

Of course it sold good. Even WiiU sold good at launch. 2014 will be the decisive year.



http://www.videogamer.com/news/3_06_million_wii_u_consoles_sold_as_of_december_31_2012.html

That was shipped. At the end of 2012 it sold like 1.95-2.1m to customers.

 

[Miles X]

More like 2.36m for NA and 340k for UK AND 300K for the rest.

Far too low for 'the rest' did 67k in Australia in the first 3 days. Seeing as how UK and US doubled the first week and a bit sales it's safe to assume Aus is safely over 100k.

NPD will tell us all we need to know about how it sold elsewhere.

 

[Bsigg12]

If that were true then 90% of the XBO userbase would be in NA/ UK. The lack of global appeal is something MS should work on and improve.

Global appeal of the Xbox brand has never been Microsoft's strong suit.

 

[Deku Tree]

Given that the xbone has been in plentiful supply at places like Amazon I wonder how many MS shipped WW? 4m? 3.5m? It is crazy talk them saying that the xbone is sold out everywhere...

 

[ViciousDS]

You do know that Sony are releasing in more territories right.

correct.....however Sony could have easily pulled to supply NA more as its the territory they need to win, you really think Microsoft stands a chance in Japan?

 

[shadowsdarknes]

PS4 is likely at 4 million.

If the system sold 2.1 million after 2 weeks on the US market and 1 week on the EU market, we can expect a huge increase from that.

If the supply allowed it, PS4 will be at 4 million. Give another million for the Japan launch and we will see that PS4 ends up passing Wii U as soon as the supply allows for it.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

correct.....however Sony could have easily pulled to supply NA more as its the territory they need to win, you really think Microsoft stands a chance in Japan?

What does Japan have to do with it?

 

[7DollarHagane]

It is funny to hear them talk about selling out when they are readily available nationwide.

it sounds like Sony is having a much harder time meeting demand and it might hurt their potential holiday sales. It should help them continue selling into spring though, while the lack of upcoming software and lower interest in the xb1 might see its numbers slow down a lot for January until titanfall.