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Sammy Samusu · Oct 15, 2013

Nintendo PR:

First Pokémon RPG for Nintendo 3DS Launches Simultaneously Around the World

REDMOND, Wash.(BUSINESS WIRE) On Saturday, Oct. 12, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS became the first set of games in franchise history to launch simultaneously worldwide. Nintendo reported today that the games combined to sell more than 4 million units across Japan, Europe* and The Americas on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13.

The early response to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y not only reaffirms the ongoing passion of Pokémon fans, but also indicates that an entirely new generation of gamers is eager to experience the franchise for itself, said Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.

Since this was the first global launch in franchise history, there isnt an exact historical precedent for comparison. However, when combining and comparing regional data for previous launches, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y would be the fastest-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time and are tracking ahead of the last Pokémon RPG titles, Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, by more than 70 percent.

With more than 245 million** games sold worldwide, the Pokémon franchise continues to be one of the strongest brands in the history of video games. Since 2002, five sets of Pokémon titles have combined to exceed 10 million units sold to date worldwide, with three sets combining to surpass 15 million units. That list includes:

Title Platform Total Global Sales
Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl Nintendo DS 17.63 Million
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Game Boy Advance 16.22 Million
Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Nintendo DS 15.42 Million
Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Nintendo DS 12.67 Million
Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen Game Boy Advance 12 Million

*Data from Europe primarily covers Saturday, Oct. 12, as the great majority of retail outlets are closed on Sundays across Europe.

**Pokémon global sales are based on internal sales figures, and are current as of March 31, 2013.

jrDev · Oct 15, 2013

Mega-Boom!

Courage · Oct 15, 2013

Well deserved.

Obviously.

Zalman · Oct 15, 2013

Amazing.

Deleted member 125677 · Oct 15, 2013

That's fantastic! I'm guessing at least 50 % of that is in Japan

confuziz · Oct 15, 2013

2.5-2.7 in Japan?

Tenki · Oct 15, 2013

Very nice. I'm enjoying this game so much.

LoveIsOver · Oct 15, 2013

Gotta buy 'em all! Seriously though, I'm having a blast with this game and I can't set it down. Kudos to you, Nintendo!

Blablurn · Oct 15, 2013

cvxfreak · Oct 15, 2013

Nintendo's known to under-report their initial sell through numbers too.

Sigismundo · Oct 15, 2013

Well, it's not quite GTA 5's sales but it'll do.

I'll buy it tomorrow.

XenodudeX · Oct 15, 2013

bomb imo

jet1911 · Oct 15, 2013

My copy should be here today, my first Pokemon game lol.

jonno394 · Oct 15, 2013

Sigismundo said:
Well, it's not quite GTA 5's sales but it'll do.

I'll buy it tomorrow.

I was waiting for this lol. After the announcement of the Zelda 3DS i'll pick this up at the same time as that.

Zalman · Oct 15, 2013

jet1911 said:
My copy should be here today, my first Pokemon game lol.

You're in for a treat.

Frost_Ace · Oct 15, 2013

Nice.

Ricky 7 · Oct 15, 2013

Pretty good.

Broken Joystick · Oct 15, 2013

Rated E for Everyone Fucking Bought it.

gothamghost · Oct 15, 2013

Isn't Pokemon known to have a long sales tail?

Celine · Oct 15, 2013

However, when combining and comparing regional data for previous launches, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y would be the fastest-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time and are tracking ahead of the last Pokémon RPG titles, Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, by more than 70 percent.

Ah ah they say that as it should be an impressive thing.
Let's compare with Diamond and Pearl next time, it is more meaningful ;-)

Nibel · Oct 15, 2013

Square Enix: "meh. Doesn't even cover our lunch costs"

Fireblend · Oct 15, 2013

Isn't the 3DS install base like 33 million? That's one hell of an adoption rate.

Well deserved.

Mpl90 · Oct 15, 2013

I'll try some math with this

Since this was the first global launch in franchise history, there isnt an exact historical precedent for comparison. However, when combining and comparing regional data for previous launches, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y would be the fastest-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time and are tracking ahead of the last Pokémon RPG titles, Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, by more than 70 percent.

And the known sales numbers.

Mobius and pet octopus · Oct 15, 2013

Pretty crazy, in a good way. I haven't played pokemon since red+blue lol. I remember putting that game into my game boy color it was cool... lmao.

Remember when handhelds had no color... wow.

Ploid 3.0 · Oct 15, 2013

I'm getting it for my 6year old nephew today. I hope he's able to play through it. I only had pokemon red. The many threads on gaf caused me to consider getting it for him randomly yesterday.

Resilient · Oct 15, 2013

It's a fun game and I'm happy it's doing well.

Toxi · Oct 15, 2013

Didn't match GTAV, bomba confirmed.

Broken Joystick said:
Rated E for Everyone Fucking Bought it.

I dunno why, but this comment just cracked me up.

So would GTAV be rated M for Motherfuckin' Everyone Bought It?

Dragoon En Regalia · Oct 15, 2013

Pokémania is forever. Now let's get some tacos.

Sigismundo · Oct 15, 2013

jonno394 said:
I was waiting for this lol. After the announcement of the Zelda 3DS i'll pick this up at the same time as that.

I just found those topics (and the two fanbases slinging shit at each other) to be remarkably silly.

There is nothing wrong with selling 4 million copies in 2 days. 99% of the industry would kill for those sales and the legs these games have.

urfe · Oct 15, 2013

Not a fan anymore, but happy when Nintendo news isn't depressing.

donkey show · Oct 15, 2013

Blablurn said:

This is going to kill during the holidays. Wonder what it will hit by the end of December.

Stratostar · Oct 15, 2013

Not a Pokemon fan but this is good news. I like what Iwata said about "a new generation" of players experiencing the series for the first time with X and Y.

djplaeskool · Oct 15, 2013

Diamond and Pearl sold almost 18MM copies?
Jesus christ.

Jubern · Oct 15, 2013

Will buy sometime soon, it's looking pretty good.

Happy for them!

hoserx · Oct 15, 2013

jet1911 said:
My copy should be here today, my first Pokemon game lol.

I'm 30 and I've never touched Pokemon. Bought X on Saturday......... it's fantastic. Recently commissioned a co-worker to craft a Pokeball hat that I can equip to deal with the upcoming Ohio winter. I'm in.

Yamauchi · Oct 15, 2013

Good job, Nintendo.

Celine · Oct 15, 2013

donkey show said:

Who is this little girl?

The Ps4 Looks Great · Oct 15, 2013

Pre-order canceled.

nubbe · Oct 15, 2013

3D visuals adds a much needed refreshing feel

Toxi · Oct 15, 2013

Celine said:
Ah ah they say that as it should be an impressive thing.
Let's compare with Diamond and Pearl next time, it is more meaningful ;-)

Black and White sold faster than Diamond and Pearl.

jonno394 · Oct 15, 2013

Is MHP3rd the current biggest opening sales for a game in Japan btw?

TechnicPuppet · Oct 15, 2013

Fantastic news and well deserved. I have my monies worth out the game and I have just beaten 3rd Gym leader or whatever they are called.

PureGone · Oct 15, 2013

Weren't people saying it was going to outsell GTA sales?

Robin64 · Oct 15, 2013

12% of 3DS owners is not bad at all.

publicpwnerer · Oct 15, 2013

With the GTA vs Pokemon sales, look at the install bases of the respective platforms.

PS3 / 360 Vs. 3DS.

LiquidMetal14 · Oct 15, 2013

Celine said:
Who is this little girl?

Could you spare the weirdness for a PM at least?

And GTA AM CRY!

E92 M3 · Oct 15, 2013

Which is the superior version - Y?

confuziz · Oct 15, 2013

PureGone said:
Weren't people saying it was going to outsell GTA sales?

Only the ones joking. 35 million installbase against at least 160 million.

Hasney · Oct 15, 2013

Not shocked. Loving seeing the last played on the Streetpass thing right now too as every single person for the past few days (bar one who was having fun in System Settings) had Pokemon.

Wonder if there was a slight spike in SD card sales for those who got a digital version. Just had to run out and buy a 32gb SD card due to the fact I had to delete Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem to fit it on the original 4GB.

EDIT: Probably be hard to verify, but is this the highest selling single-platform game over a single weekend?

Deleted member 125677 · Oct 15, 2013

The GTA vs Pokemon sales is a meme at this point right?

"People" or "GAF" were not saying it was going to outsell it. No one in their right mind would ever believe such a thing. One dude made a thread and asked the question.

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