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[Aquamarine]

If you look at historic precedent:

Highest September results ever achieved:


PS2 - 532K (September 2002)

PS3 - 492K (September 2009)

Wii - 687K (September 2008)


So I would be wary of any predictions that approach or exceed 700K.

...it makes nearly tripling August (190K) even more impressive.

 

[Kysen]

and this is why PSN is having issues?

 

[Daviii]

Details from the Sony email:

Oh god... Xbox one got destroyed this month

 

[SwiftDeath]

Damn it outsold 360 September 2007 Halo 3 month? Didn't think that was possible.

Probably although not guaranteed at this point. Would have to be super liberal with that nearly for it not to have though

 

[Quadraphonic]

Sony email implies that Destiny XBO > Destiny PS4 (standalone)

We'll see. It also could just be a grouping of sports games, trying to appeal to EA investors.

 

[keit4]

and this is why PSN is having issues?

CEO Kaz Hirai ‏@KazHiraiCEO 49s49 seconds ago
PS4 sold the most in North America for the ninth consecutive month! We are allowing all our PSN engineers go home early to celebrate!

 

[C.Dark.DN]

I was a +1 for the Destiny bundle.

Yep. No leak summaries does wonders for reducing GAF's notoriety across the Internet.

It's for the best if we want leaks to continue.

Ah, smart then.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Actually tripling would be 570k, so almost tripling is probably in the 550k range.

 

[RowdyReverb]

Sony email implies that Destiny XBO > Destiny PS4 (standalone)

That would be surprising. It is suspiciously absent from that list of bundles though. That $450 price tag didn't do the bundle any favors I guess.

 

[allan-bh]

The gap probably is bigger than 200k.

 

[pip77]

Welp.....there goes my 251k prediction. Still good news for those in the Playstation ecosystem like I am and also gaming in general.

 

[JABEE]

If you look at historic precedent:



...it makes nearly tripling August (190K) even more impressive.

Damn impressive.

 

[Toki767]

The odds of Xbox One sales tripling last month are probably low I'd imagine. Guessing that sales gap is getting mighty close to 1 million in the US.

 

[Ethelwulf]

So actually tripling would be 570k, so almost tripling is probably in the 550k range.

Thats incredible. Is this ever going to stop? Considering that better and more games are coming next year...

 

[Rymuth]

Soooo...now can we agree that the Destiny marketing was a mistake on Sony's part?

Spoiler

/s

 

[TheJollyCorner]

CEO Kaz Hirai ‏@KazHiraiCEO 49s49 seconds ago
PS4 sold the most in North America for the ninth consecutive month! We are allowing all our PSN engineers go home early to celebrate!

This guy is absolutely amazing lol

 

[Schryver]

CEO Kaz Hirai ‏@KazHiraiCEO 49s49 seconds ago
PS4 sold the most in North America for the ninth consecutive month! We are allowing all our PSN engineers go home early to celebrate!

ROFL

 

[Chobel]

We'll see. It also could just be a grouping of sports games, trying to appeal to EA investors.

They also said PS4 version sold more than any other version WW, they didn't say US.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

:-(

Well that puts a downer to my day.

I love your avatar btw! *thumbs up*

 

[kmax]

I think many people waited for the white PS4 that started to roll out in September (I know I did), so I definitely think that has given a nice boost.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

500K+ wow. Did Destiny just sell more PS4's than Halo 3 did for the 360?

 

[Goldmund]

I felt my predictions were too high.

 

[Detective]

I think many people waited for the white PS4 that started being rolled out in September (I know I did), so I definitely think that has given a nice boost.

Am one of those too

 

[SwiftDeath]

The gap probably is bigger than 200k.

Could make it so PS4 is now ahead of the XB1 by 1M units in the US. I'm going to say no but it's possible

 

[GribbleGrunger]

My poor predictions...

What were the figures for August?

 

[BMO = GOAT]

CEO Kaz Hirai ‏@KazHiraiCEO 49s49 seconds ago
PS4 sold the most in North America for the ninth consecutive month! We are allowing all our PSN engineers go home early to celebrate!

HAHAHAHA man that guy is awesome!

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

I can't believe anyone thought there'd be any other outcome

I don't think most people did, even the ones that posted otherwise knew the truth, they were either just hopeful or stirring the pot. The truth is there is no fiscally responsible action MS can do to reverse this trend. Even if Sony rests on its laurels, momentum will put PS4 on top almost every month until next generation and the XB1 will always be the second-fiddle console.

Hopefully all involved learn lessons from the way things have turned out.

 

[Xando]

Looks like my 465k prediction is way off, didn't think Sony would beat the magical 500k.

Way too conservative on my part.

 

[Aquamarine]

What were the figures for August?

In the OP:

(numbers are in email tags, quote to see, no chartz lurkers allowed)

 

[Schryver]

500K+ wow. Did Destiny just sell more PS4's than Halo 3 did for the 360?

It was also Driveclub hype!

 

[Tubie]

Sony should really bring that GTA V bundle to NA.

 

[KillerMan91]

Well damn. Kills my predictions for the month (predicted ''only'' 450k for PS4).

 

[Nightengale]

Actually tripling would be 570k, so almost tripling is probably in the 550k range.

Almost is the keyword here.

It's been loosely used to describe anything from 2.51 to 2.99, so I could see it being in the lower 500s range, if Sony wants to make their PR more beautiful with the word triple.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

In the OP:

PS4 - ~190K
XB1 - ~160k
3DS - ~91k
Wii U - ~59k
360 - ~50k
PS3 - ~27k

Thanks.

 

[RealityPales]

Next question is did PS4 double XB1 sales? certainly possible if it's a strong 500k

What is a strong 500K? Is there a weak 500K?

 

[Ethelwulf]

Sony should really bring that GTA V bundle to NA.

They should indeed.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Pachter was only off by 250k or so. No biggie!

My 650k mark was a bit too ambitious but it's the thought that counts right? Lol

 

[spwolf]

Wait, Pachter was wrong?

I...I don't even

he still has trophy wife and a Porsche, right?

I cant believe this guy is still employed.

 

[Boke1879]

That would be surprising. It is suspiciously absent from that list of bundles though. That $450 price tag didn't do the bundle any favors I guess.

It's not too shocking. I can see a lot of people waiting to pick up a PS4 for Destiny. So while the XB1 stanalone Destiny could have sold more if you include the PS4 bundle. It most likely didn't

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

Sony should really bring that GTA V bundle to NA.

scea would be stupid not to

 

[SDCowboy]

Nearly TRIPLE? Good Lord!

 

[GhaleonEB]

Almost is the keyword here.

It's been loosely used to describe anything from 2.51 to 2.99, so I could see it being in the lower 500s range, if Sony wants to make their PR more beautiful with the word triple.

Yes. I supplied caveats by using "almost", "probably" and "range".

 

[BeforeU]

Great numbers. But fucking hate Bungie and Activision for getting all this cash for crap game based on only marketing hype. That is something I cant feel good about. But PS4 numbers are amazing. Sony did a brilliant job releasing this bundle.

 

[Kayjin]

I never once thought that Sony would lose September, but those numbers... Just damn, son.

Also,

Spoiler

LOL Pachter.

 

[Chezzymann]

Nearly TRIPPING? Good Lord!

Yo, I'm tripping too, dawg.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

Sony should really bring that GTA V bundle to NA.

They will, they got to have a bundle to rival MCC.

 

[Skeff]

What is a strong 500K? Is there a weak 500K?

I mean 560k rather than 501k, But yes, point taken, 501k would certainly be strong sales too.

 

[CosmicQueso]

He does very much appreciate your feedback.

Edit: Wow that's a big image.

 

[markedbravado]

can someone cross michael patter off the chalk board? And to think that some believe that Xbox will win November. Smh. C'mon guys, think.

 

[BWJinxing]