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[StoopKid]

As expected. That $100 price tag is going to make quite a difference, both in america and the rest of the world.

Lol is this a joke ?

 

[jabuseika]

it's easy to fathom. imagine a dark, inescapable abyss. imagine the PS4 being tossed into it. that is the place of complete not-give-a-shit Japan is going to be when PS4 launches

If there's tentacles in the abyss I believe it.

 

[Manmademan]

I'm hoping Sony gives a total to date world wide after the international launch.

There's no way they won't. My speculation is that these "sold through' numbers are mostly fulfilled pre-orders, so they likely already know how many are pre-sold throughout the EU, they're just waiting for the official launch on the 29th to announce the numbers.

 

[Aquamarine]

Can they honestly call it sold through numbers based on an assumption? I mean, wouldn't that be a lie? But you're right though, it seems awfully quick of them to be able to declare figures like this.

They are probably in communication with the major retailers they supply who have given them indications of near (or complete) sell-out.

 

[Canis lupus]

Definetly expected more due to being launched in 13 markets. PS4 did 1m+ in just NA alone. Europe and december launch territories still coming...

 

[FranXico]

If Sony beat MS in NA, then I think it's safe to say we can predict which console will win this generation in terms of pure sales.

Unless Microsoft gains ground in Europe. Maybe this one week will make more of a difference than we think.

I'm getting a PS4 and not an X1, though. Can't afford both.

 

[viveks86]

Don't read too much into it.

Where is Kyle Orland when you need him?

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

Yay, console gaming isn't dead, probably!

 

[Replicant]

I can tell it's not selling much if at all considering you can still buy Xbone easily here in Australia, even through ebgames.com.au.

 

[sublimit]

Congrats! I hope they keep up this momentum.

 

[Tapiozona]

Lol is this a joke ?

Sadly it's not.

 

[gundamkyoukai]

That's excellent considering all the online hate agenda and the policies that everyone hated. Did not expect that much.

If they could not sell a million consoles in 13 countries that would have been bad news for them.
Still next week Sony should sell another million in EU .

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

Lol is this a joke ?

I made a mistake, meant price difference. Unless you actually believe one console being $100 more isn't going to help the cheaper machine.

 

[marrec]

Good number, solid launch, though clearly they sold less in NA due to the limits. Very interested to hear how many Sony launches with internationally.

This is going to be a very interesting holiday.

Maybe 4 mil between XBOX One and PS4?

 

[- J - D -]

I'm not sure what level of congratulations I should offer in this case. But congrats all the same.

 

[FyreWulff]

The big question: how many in NA?

You're not going to get that answer. Note "biggest launch in Xbox history", not console history. The qualifier words are already starting to come out, much like with Halo 4.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Can they honestly call it sold through numbers based on an assumption? I mean, wouldn't that be a lie? But you're right though, it seems awfully quick of them to be able to declare figures like this.

They shouldn't, but no one is really going to question it. Waiting over the weekend and then giving a figure of less than 1m for a global launch would look bad (assuming they don't sell the full shipment), it's easier to "get away" with this.

 

[Mrbob]

Every bit of future sales will dry up if one or the other doesn't deliver on the games. You can only sell potential for so long.

But I agree they will sell close to a million next week.

Third party software will help sustain a certain level even if every future PS4 and XB1 exclusive is a pile of trash.

 

[U2NUMB]

So far my friends and I are loving it. Some few things they need to iron out but otherwise its worked great and you can really see where this is going.

Congrats MS .

 

[satam55]

I believe Sony are launching in 32 more countries this year.

Actually, the PS4 is lauching in 40+ countries this year.

 

[rokkerkory]

Great there goes any chances of early price drop so i can jump in

 

[Pryce]

Won't be buying an Xbox One, but this is still good for gaming.

Nice to see tbh.

 

[CrackPebbles]

Apologies for my ignorance but what does "sell through" actually mean? , what does "through" imply?

 

[Magicpaint]

Good to know that console gaming is alive and well. 'Grats Microsoft.

 

[anaslexy]

Nice! It's good to the console wars are off to a good start

 

[jem0208]

I can tell it's not selling much if at all considering you can still buy Xbone easily here in Australia, even through ebgames.com.au.

1'000'000 sold is "not selling much at all"?

 

[jbug617]

More Xbox metrics.

In the last 24 hours:

Over 60 million zombies have been killed in “Dead Rising 3”
Over 3.6 million miles driven in “Forza Motorsport 5"
Over 7.1 million combos in “Killer Instinct”
Over 8.5 million enemies defeated in “Ryse: Son of Rome”

And, fans also found time for some exercise, with over 43.3 million Fit Points earned in Xbox Fitness.

http://news.xbox.com/2013/11/xbox-one-biggest-launch-in-xbox-history

 

[Kiyo]

So it looks like the 66% PS4/33% XB1 numbers we saw in polls is turning out to be correct. If Sony sells another million+ in their Europe/Oceania/Asia launches through the end of the year it looks like it'll be a 2:1 ratio worldwide.

 

[TheRealTalker]

Apologies for my ignorance but what does "sell through" actually mean? , what does "through" imply?

from the retailer to the consumer

 

[GhaleonEB]

This is going to be a very interesting holiday.

Maybe 4 mil between XBOX One and PS4?

Seems reasonable.

Really glad to see both platforms launch so well. I didn't think MS would have a million at launch, though it makes sense given the territories they were spread in. Hopefully they can keep supply running through the end of the year.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

Great for MS and also great for console gaming (and therefore Sony). Rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated.

 

[Metfanant]

great launch for MS...now we wait and see how Sony does next week....another million consoles in 24 hours from the 32(?) countries??...would be impressive...

the key to both for the next month or so is going to be resupply...how quickly can they fulfill non-day 1 preorders...and start getting consoles on shelves...for the masses...

 

[illmatic22]

Nintendo goofed sadly. There's definitely a market, but they went too soon without popular software, It's going to be a a uphill battle to get The Wii U on pace with Gamecube.

 

[MThanded]

Not sold out here in pittsburgh according to people who went after work and picked some up. PR speak.

I got both so im cold chillin.

 

[Hawk269]

I know it is different in different parts of the country (U.S. speaking), where I live, they are sold out everywhere. I went to best buy at opening because they sent me an email that the Kinect tv mount that I ordered was in and they had Zero units available for store opening.

I saw a lot of people earlier at TRU buying systems and a lot of games/accessories as I was there to take advantage of the Buy 3 get a $50.00 Gift card.

 

[Quadraphonic]

Unless Microsoft gains ground in Europe.

No.

 

[theprodigy]

don't read too much into this, Xbox One can still outsell PS4

(amidoinitrite)

 

[Omnistalgic]

Good stuff...and the console wars are officially off!!!

anyone know what they did in the U.S specifically?

btw--when will we even know what the demand is for each console? Wonder how many hardcore guys out there that's gonna buy both immediately to where it's always sold out. I'm guessing next year at the earliest we won't see which platform has higher demand..

Looking forward to see the trends.

 

[Doffen]

Not bad. Are they launching in other territories this year?

Nope. 2014.

 

[Tapiozona]

So it looks like the 66% PS4/33% XB1 numbers we saw in polls is turning out to be correct. If Sony sells another million+ in their Europe/Oceania/Asia launches through the end of the year it looks like it'll be a 2:1 ratio worldwide.

Yes, but these ratios are because of Supply, not demand. So long as stock is sold out it's not a proper guage of demand. I'm not saying Xbox is higher in demand because it's obvious it's not. I'm just saying supply issues are the primary limiter with both consoles and whatever the "sold" numbers are, they're a factor of quantity.

 

[mjc]

Good for MS! Its good that console gaming is healthy for both Sony and MS. Now Nintendo needs to move some consoles.

 

[iammeiam]

Apologies for my ignorance but what does "sell through" actually mean? , what does "through" imply?

The initial 'sale' of a console is when the manufacturer sells it to a retailer. MS gets money from Best Buy for however many consoles Best Buy ordered.

Sell-through is when it's sold through the retailer to the end consumer.

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

no one but depressed nintendo fans thought this.

Damn, hammer don't hurt em'.

 

[Replicant]

1'000'000 sold is "not selling much at all"?

In 13 countries? Nope.

 

[marrec]

Seems reasonable.

Really glad to see both platforms launch so well. I didn't think MS would have a million at launch, though it makes sense given the territories they were spread in. Hopefully they can keep supply running through the end of the year.

Yep, makes a lot of sense as they had a "global" launch. Will be interesting to see if they can meet demand in all territories going into the holiday season.

 

[Niks]

Don't read too much into it.

lol

That said, good job MS.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

So it looks like the 66% PS4/33% XB1 numbers we saw in polls is turning out to be correct. If Sony sells another million+ in their Europe/Oceania/Asia launches through the end of the year it looks like it'll be a 2:1 ratio worldwide.

I wouldn't be so fast to draw any conclusions just yet, at least not about the European launch. Could be bigger than many are expecting.

 

[Respawn]

1million In 13 territories? So Sony has reached that mark In only the us?

Yup and Its going to be brutal when they launch the beast in all other territories.

 

[Ricerocket]

Was expecting like 1.5 million atleast for 13 countries. Good numbers still.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Not surprising but I mean the UK ain't even started yet.. Smooth? And the rest of Asia tho? Congrats Microsoft but umm. ..