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[Nirolak]

We usually don't get hardware figures anymore, and Windows Central seems to be running monthly columns about it now, so here we go.

For the month of December, Xbox sold 1,511,000 units across both its Xbox One and Xbox One S consoles, which puts Xbox sales up 10% year-over-year for December. Sony took the sales lead selling 1,568,000 consoles during December, with 238,000 units of its PlayStation 4 Pro edging Microsoft into second place.

Source: http://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-playstation-neck-and-neck-npd-dec-2016

 

[Theorry]

Trusted game industry sources who receive NPD figures have once again given us some insight into how the Xbox is doing sales-wise in the US.

NPD Group research retail sales in the US, offering Sony and Microsoft the opportunity to say who "won" the sales race for each month. The actual figures are a closely guarded secret, until now!

For the month of December, Xbox sold 1,511,000 units across both its Xbox One and Xbox One S consoles, which puts Xbox sales up 10% year-over-year for December. Sony took the sales lead selling 1,568,000 consoles during December, with 238,000 units of its PlayStation 4 Pro edging Microsoft into second place.

http://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-playstation-neck-and-neck-npd-dec-2016

 

[The Emperor]

It's very close.

A big well done to Xbox One and PS4.

 

[hydrophilic attack]

Scorpio

 

[Ricky_R]

Scorpio

edit: haha shit!

 

[Nirolak]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

 

[InsaneTiger]

Scorpion

 

[sixteen-bit]

I miss detailed NPD, lol

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

I believe so, yes.

 

[BlazinSkatinAxel]

Scorpio?

 

[outunderthestars]

Scorpio

edit: haha shit!

Scorpio

Scorpion

Scorpio?

Yep. We've run this meme into the ground in record fashion.

Interesting to see the breakdown between pro's and slim's. That said, the slim had absurdly good bundles and deals all month.

 

[Gaspard]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Amazon was out of stock for a while after the cyber monday deal iirc.

 

[The Boat]

Surpringly close and the pro is surpringly low.

 

[Nirolak]

Amazon was out of stock for a while after the cyber monday deal iirc.

That would have been November though, no?

 

[TheMissingLink]

Honestly, that's pretty awesome that they both had killer months. With a narrow margin like that, who cares who won? It seems like they BOTH won, which is a win/win for gamers.

 

[KennyLinder]

Winningswinningfastandthefurious.jpg

 

[Pankratous]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

The Slim had amazing Christmas deals did it not? While the Pro was full RRP with no major deals, since it is just out.

Also if people are buying presents for others they're probably gonna buy the cheaper alternative.

 

[LordKano]

Really close, must say I'm impressed by Xbox One's performance.

 

[Hugstable]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

I can only speak for my area, but my local stores seem packed with Pros still so I would say There doesn't seem to be much interest in my area

 

[Stanng243]

That would have been November though, no?

Cyber Monday was part of December's NPD I believe.

 

[Proelite]

Romance of the two kingdoms.

Sorry Nintendo.

 

[gtj1092]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Seems in line with expectations and other markets. Sony barely markets the thing. Seems positions to only be 10-20% of sales.

 

[Gaspard]

That would have been November though, no?

I think only third party sellers were selling it through a majority of December.

 

[Nirolak]

Cyber Monday was part of December's NPD I believe.

Actually, I think you're right, since FFXV was too.

 

[dreamcast210]

I'm kind of shocked at how close they were. I expected a bigger gap when I saw PS4 won the month. I guess I expected the Pro to be in bigger demand.

 

[Noobcraft]

3 million consoles sold in 1 month between the two (in just the US). Impressive!

 

[Varg]

Excellent numbers for both . One word shitty meme posts allowed now ? This site is going down hill fast .

 

[Gestault]

Does anyone know if in the past competing consoles have been this close with both moving this kind of volume? This feels like a good sign for market health.

 

[gamz]

That's really close.

The Pro seems really low.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

UHD drive doing WORK.

 

[gundamkyoukai]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Nah about 15% to 20% in a season where price really matter is what some of us expected .
Plus it was out of stock a in few places .

 

[GravityInsanity]

I expected a 7-10k difference.

Spoiler

 

[SlimySnake]

So whats this Scorpio meme? Can someone please explain.

I think Sony kinda blew it letting MS gain such a massive share in the u.s market. i dont know if it's the lousy exclusive line up they have had this gen or the fact that americans love their xbox, but it should've never been this close.

 

[reptilescorpio]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Uninterested in December I expect after the good deals in November and then Slim having the much better bundles in December.

 

[Blueblur1]

The Pro's higher price tag probably scared some folks away. During the holidays they're already doing a lot of shopping as it is so spending an extra $100 was probably a bit much to ask for. And I doubt many retail employees really dedicated the time to explain the differences between both consoles beyond a simple one sentence explanation. (Something like "Games look better and 4K!")

 

[mrklaw]

For a price conscious selling period I actually think those pro numbers seem pretty good

 

[catmincer]

PS4 Pro just isn't a good value option yet. Once 4K TV'S become cheaper I'll pick one up.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Closer than i anticipated.

PS4 Pro just isn't a good value option yet. Once 4K TV'S become cheaper I'll pick one up.

You know, depending on what you prefer in your 4KTV, they really can be found for cheap right now. I did a quick search on walmart.com and seen a 40" 4K tvs under $300. link

Like all TV Generations, if you want the latest tech inside these tvs, you will Always Pay more. So waiting for that FALD/QLED/DV/HDR10DYNAMIC/HDMI2.1SPEC to be 'cheap' wont happen.

 

[viHuGi]

Those Console sales are getting insanely high. If Switch can sell like this it will be crazy.

 

[Markitron]

So the Pro is a roughly 15 - 20% then, that's pretty good.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

So Xbox One sold more than base PS4, which is its direct competitor anyways? Not bad.

 

[Reallink]

Ghad dayum Pro is a bomba for the ages. That is fucking abysmal for December, like worse than Wii U bad.

 

[noobie]

Xbox ONE S showing Sony how a slim should be done. Well done Microsoft

 

[Welfare]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Almost 50K a week seems fine for the Pro given that PS4 slim was THE PS product to buy this holiday.

 

[outunderthestars]

I'm kind of shocked at how close they were. I expected a bigger gap when I saw PS4 won the month. I guess I expected the Pro to be in bigger demand.

Honest question: why would it be? Sony has not made a good case for why there is value in the pro

(Pro owner here)

 

[Tarrin]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Here in Canada, the Pro is still out of stock at Amazon; only being sold by third parties right now. My local EB games and Best Buy are also out of stock. Could be stock issues maybe.

 

[Ricky_R]

Can we take the Pro sales as indication of how Scorpio might perform?

 

[Forearm Star]

I'm kind of surprised at how low the Pro ratio is. Was the thing not widely available, or were people just uninterested?

Ancedota but the pro wasn't bundled with a game where I work, so most werent looking to spend more and walk away with less especially if 4K resolution is the biggest selling point.

Sure there's more to it than just that as far as the difference in consoles, but for average Joe consumer walking into a Best Buy they'll probably see less benefit.

 

[Gestault]

So Xbox One sold more than base PS4, which is its direct competitor anyways? Not bad.

I don't think reasonable people think about it that way.

 

[Noobcraft]

Can we take the Pro sales as indication of how Scorpio might perform?

Scorpio might actually be advertised.