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[7DollarHagane]

I think they'll be a pissed that TitanFall wasn't multiplat now.

they are easily losing out on 1million+ sales over the course of the year by not having a ps4 version ready to go.

 

[BTM]

The $500 price point is insane. Especially when your competitor's console is considered more powerful and $100 cheaper.

MS needs to figure something out.

 

[Acquiescence]

I think they'll be a pissed that TitanFall wasn't multiplat now.

They've gotta be. Talk about betting on the wrong horse.

 

[Jamix012]

Humiliating. Xbone down to PS3 levels it seems.

Much. Much worse. The PS3 managed 244k in the US in it's first Jan...but at least it also had the benefit of other territories to push it onwards. There's no way MS' strongest territory isn't the US.

 

[Phades]

Just because they flood the market doesn't mean people are forced to buy them.

MS's next marketing move?

But seriously though, I was thinking the PS4 might be slightly ahead in January, but not 2-1 ahead. That is a bit crazy.

 

[Arrogant Bastard]

....wasn't expecting it to be that big in the US. Not to mention supply contraints. Damn.

March will be interesting. MS is literally going to be riding on people seeing TitanFall. And then there's Second Son...

Then there is that little fact that TF is on 360 and PC.

 

[Mattias]

$100 price difference is a pretty big deal guys

Not over here. The PS4 is almost as expensive as the One because its near impossible to find a PS4 so the price has gone up.

 

[GobFather]

what did Tim Dog say? Does anyone have a link? Sorry I missed out lol

 

[Daingurse]

It begins.

 

[RE_Player]

Titanfall could have been the biggest new IP this generation but EA fucked up and chose the wrong pony. We don't live in a world where exclusive third party games make sense. Destiny will be a hit on everything and Activision will be on top this generation as well.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Let us not forget that the PS4 is doing this with " no games ".

What is going to happen when the PS4 " has games " ?

MS spent what was it, a billion dollars on exclusives and marketing for this console and it is getting beaten pretty good at the moment. We will see what Titanfall does, but good lord if Titanfall hits and March is still a lead for Sony ... it is going to get very interesting.

 

[Derekloffin]

I'm rather surprised to be honest. I've never actually seen a PS4 sitting on a shelf in a store before. Yet we've got Xbox Ones just sitting on the shelf at Walmart. So I thought Sony's inability to meet supply would hurt them.

I thought much the same. I've finally seen some XB1's in stock at a few stores, but not a hint of a PS4 anywhere. Guess rather than poor supply it was just people zapping them up as soon as they show up.

 

[level44]

Ohhh, Xbone will get a Titanfall bump for sure. Most likely will surpass PS4 for that month.

PS4 will have a boost from Second Son so don't count on it.

 

[Finalizer]

Humiliating. Xbone down to PS3 levels it seems.

Yeah, no. That's a collapse.

Even the PS3 managed 244K in its first January.

Perspective.

 

[Revolutionary]

EA: I've made a huge mistake.

 

[Chobel]

Also xbone software attach ratio went from 2.9 down to 2.7

 

[Corto]

Where's that guy proclaiming the end of Sony if they didn't reveal more of their 2014 lineup immediately? hehehe

This gap will only get wider when that happens. Sony is holding their punches just to deliver them at the right moment.

 

[polyh3dron]

Holy shit Xbox Family is officially a thing.

We've come full circle here, people.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

Its not Xbox One though.....

Its "Xbox*"

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

No wonder Walmart has begun offering a free game with the system this month. They clearly saw some January numbers they didn't like.

 

[Piggus]

Have you seen Titanfall?

Yeah, at 1080p on PC.

 

[dmr87]

Oh god, I read the OP.

 

[Amir0x]

Is this bad? I mean, what does it realistically mean for Xbox owners such as myself. Should I be concerned about those rumors of MS nixing the xbox division? Whomever sells more, more power to them as I don't know how it will affect me. I don't want to be left with a brick at the end of the day though because I do like what Xbox is offering. As long as they don't drop it I am happy with whatever the result is.

Not yet. They will ride this generation through.

It's next generation you should watch to see what happens. IF this trend continues. It's still early yet, so we should all have some perspective on that score. Anything could happen after a price cut and some killer apps... PS3 managed to even out with Xbox 360 by the end of the gen. Of course PS3 actually sold in many territories around the world instead of just a few, but Xbox One could still conceivably carve out a decent niche in North America.

 

[Zombie James]

 

[Scottiths]

Industry types reading this thread observing our reactions should know that many of us reacting to this news are not reacting out of any supposed fanboyism. It is more akin to the desire to be an armchair quarterback or CEO in this case. Everyone has done this in their life - even you.

OMG! THANK YOU! Not sarcasm either. I was always wondering why there was so much concern about these sales numbers. I may not like the resolution arguments, but I can at least get where they are coming from (People want to buy what they feel is the best) I didn't understand these sales threads though. Your explanation actually makes sense, and I can kind of see the appeal to thinking you had something to do with the sales numbers if you bought a PS4.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

This is basically the market returning to normal.

Xbox, you had your run.

 

[enanogrande]

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

I pointed this out in the other thread, but I think that title is an error. In the actual Press Release they only refer to 'Xbox Family' as largest selling, if it was just XB1 they would have reiterated the point.

 

[Whipped Spartan]

Must have been a slow month nothing but Dorito Pope so far.

 

[nib95]

So does anyone have any idea what the actual numbers are for the Xbox One in Jan?

 

[thehypocrite]

#thethirstisreal

MSFT need to step their game up with the Xbox one TM.

 

[Reallink]

How much did MS pay EA for the Titanfall deal?

To offset a PS3 and PS4 release, probably around 200 million give or take. EA would presumably be projecting in the neighborhood of 6 or 7 million at ~$30 return per unit. Come to think of it, they'd also have to account for DLC, so potentially up to 250-300 million.

 

[RulkezX]

Ohhh, Xbone will get a Titanfall bump for sure. Most likely will surpass PS4 for that month.

It'll get a bump, but I'm not sure it will pass PS4 numbers. People seem to forget that a lot of current X1 purchases will have been made with Titanfall in mind, not every potential buyer is sitting waiting until the 11th.

To offset a PS3 and PS4 release, probably around 200 million give or take. EA would presumably be projecting in the neighborhood of 6 or 7 million at $30 return per unit.

More like 4-5 million, people expecting this to do better than the likes of GEoW right out the gate are setting themselves up for disappointment.

 

[SykoTech]

Then there is that little fact that TF is on 360 and PC.

Haha, yeah. That too.

So many people here have been trying to push it as an exclusive, I kinda thought it was one for a second.

 

[SmokyDave]

I actually expect Sony to have a near insurmountable lead in the USA by the end of the year. One might be able to equalize with PS4, but by then Sony will have an appreciable lead in MS largest market.

It's definitely going to be interesting to watch, even if the race isn't as close as I expected. It'll be interesting to see how it affects software support too.

Why is it nuts? Think about what has happened. We have a system 100 cheaper, with a razor consistent message since February 2013, who continues to focus on the gamers who are usually the early adopters, with a system that is more powerful for that cheaper value, who receives every superior multiplatform port and, unlike Xbox One, has been supply constrained for months now showcasing clear preference.

Not only is a lot of these factors comparable to the reasons for PS3's early failure, but Microsoft's messaging continues to be a mess, and there's seemingly no end in sight.

I guess I had too little faith in the American market. For all the negatives of the XBone, it's still got that 'American Brand' thing going on. Seems that isn't as important as I thought. Good for US consumers.

 

[New002]

Crazy. Wonder what MS will do. As much as I hate the idea of them dropping kinect, I can't help but think that they're considering it at this point.

 

[mrklaw]

Surely not. I expect the PS4 to have sold more, but nowhere near that much.

And that is with stock still fairly tricky to find. If Sony had shipped more, they'd have sold more.

But this isn't so much how many Sony sold, it's how few MS sold.

 

[7DollarHagane]

PS4 will have a boost from Second Son so don't count on it.

plus the Xbox one version of titanfall does not offer anything worth $500 over the 360 version for people who are on the fence. The game will play the same, just look a bit worse.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I never thought I would say this about the Xbox one, but I'm holding out for a £250 now. Absolutely ludicrous. It's basically child's play to find one for £350 or under here in London.

I don't blame you. I hope retailers start to pile on the pressure too with discounting, offers, etc.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

Well...that's something. As long as everyone is having fun.

 

[GoofsterStud]

My predictions were right on the money.

 

[RedAssedApe]

I pointed this out in the other thread, but I think that title is an error. In the actual Press Release they only refer to 'Xbox Family' as largest selling, if it was just XB1 they would have reiterated the point.

possibly typo on purpose? some people only read headlines and just skim the rest

 

[Reg]

Somebody needs to make a graph.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

*Across Xbox One and Xbox 360

 

[Dead Prince]

Its not Xbox One though.....

Its "Xbox*"

i know. but i was mainly looking at their hours. ever since around launch they've attached these game stats lol. surprise they didn't go with how many more zombies were killed since.

 

[keit4]

It's the time for a pricecut, Microsoft.

 

[meppi]

Good!

They seem to have learned a lot from their past mistakes and are making a lot of good moves lately. Unlike some other companies.
So I'm glad they are doing well. Let's hope they keep it up and step up their game even further.

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

The fuck?! I thought you were joking! Holy crap, that's too funny.

 

[Yawnier]

Must have been a slow month nothing but Dorito Pope so far.

January is often a slower month yeah, with people being broke after Christmas and all.

 

[Texhex]

EA: I've made a huge mistake.

Whoever accepted the Titanfall deal at EA has just been demoted to the Dungeon Keeper team.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January, Nearly 740 Million Hours of Fun Since Launch

its better when you put what they wrote.

Headline: "Xbox One Leads US Game Sales in January"

PR text:

More importantly, it is gratifying for our team to see Xbox continue to prove it’s the best place to play games. January NPD Group figures released today revealed Xbox* sold the most games across all console platforms in January with 2.27 million units sold, making up 47 percent of software market share. Fans continue to show their excitement for new generation Xbox One games, with U.S. consumers purchasing an average of 2.7 games per console since launch.

*Across Xbox One and Xbox 360

Am I missing something?

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

I guess we won't have any numbers for console sales from MS or Sony huh