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NPD Sales Results for September 2014 [Up1: Smash/HW/MK8, Destiny stats, 3DS HW]

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xxracerxx

Don't worry, I'll vouch for them.
I believe I found a picture of CrazedProfessional.

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siah

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You think that average consumers give a damn about "better OS's?" Let me give you a hint: They don't.

They definitely don't.

Who I figured that would care are the folks on GAF. I just don't see it so far, and it is not what I expected when posting in such a forum. It's all good..healthy debate needs to occur regardless.
 
You think that average consumers give a damn about "better OS's?" Let me give you a hint: They don't.
Bingo! It is all about marketing and word of mouth. That is why Wii sold millions. It is not hard to see.
The casual gamer does not care about what we care about...
 

A_Gorilla

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I'm super confused right now, to be honest.

We all knew going in, PS4 would massacre the competition this month.
You would think an entire year of winning NPDs would humble even the
most ardent Xbox faithful.

But nope, crazy ass shit is being posted every page. BEST NPD in months lol

It stopped being funny 5 pages ago. I can think of at least 5 people (4 of them juniors, of course) that should have been banned by now.
 

Vestal

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You heard it here folks, you really should buy a Box for its higher quality plastic and OS that has more non-gaming functions.

Get the fuck out.

that in all honesty is over simplifying it really. At the end of the day, different strokes for different folks. Some like to have the extended functionality offered by one while others like to have higher resolution.

Currently if we are being honest, it is what it boils down to really. Functionality wise the crown as of this writing goes to the Xbox One, resolution/performance will always go to the PS4.
 
Great Ps4 sales! Can't believe Bloodborne is only 4 months away!

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Lawd. I'm on Bloodborne blackout!!!! Stop this madness! The way he keeps changing the weapon by removing and adding the blade which he then uses to attack with .. All without a break in animation? SWEET BABY JESUS

So good though
 

Aces&Eights

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While I do agree that MS is not going any were, and they will stay competitive this Gen.. Lets not be naïve either, while Microsoft as company is extremely profitable, if for some reason the Xbox brand stops showing signs of life there is only so much money you can throw at it before you have Investors rioting outside your headquarters.


Very true. Investors (some) have shown discontent at the gaming division. Just because the parent company makes money doesn't mean it will keep giving an allowance to the teenager who won't do their chores.
 

stonesak

Okay, if you really insist
Can a mod update the OP with the Sony going bankrupt info? I feel this is an important issue for gamers, and should be included in the thread title
 

GnawtyDog

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Hmmm....I miss Mark Cernry...

I thought he was going to be more involved with PS PR and image since he introduced the system reveal and all those interviews that followed.

Such a well-spoken fellow.

Cerny and Evan Wells are announcing on-stage a Crash Bandicoot reboot this Dec.

Stay tuned :)
 

siah

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Bingo! It is all about marketing and word of mouth. That is why Wii sold millions. It is not hard to see.
The casual gamer does not care about what we care about...

I may be completely misreading this but so far the majority it seems here aren't much different.
 

Hoje0308

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that in all honesty is over simplifying it really. At the end of the day, different strokes for different folks. Some like to have the extended functionality offered by one while others like to have higher resolution.

Currently if we are being honest, it is what it boils down to really. Functionality wise the crown as of this writing goes to the Xbox One, resolution/performance will always go to the PS4.

It was a direct response to the insanity of his post.
 
It's still too early...

~5am GMT most nights (so about 1.5 hours from now) is usually when either yourself or Cream post the numbers. Curious as to whether there's a reason for this? Do you guys wait for the hype to die down so it's safer to post them? I mean don't get me wrong. What you and Cream do is amazing and very good natured given that you both are under zero obligation to post anything at all; I'm just curious as to why the timing is always the same?
 

10101

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Can a mod update the OP with the Sony going bankrupt info? I feel this is an important issue for gamers, and should be included in the thread title
Hahaha excellent :)

I have waded through the crazy without posting, however I concur that this point is the one everyone should be addressing. Actually new thread for new news...lol
 

Biker19

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Can a mod update the OP with the Sony going bankrupt info? I feel this is an important issue for gamers, and should be included in the thread title

LMAO. That's right, folks; Keep more of that salt coming. This is looking more & more to be one of the most funniest threads this year.
 

Vestal

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Very true. Investors (some) have shown discontent at the gaming division. Just because the parent company makes money doesn't mean it will keep giving an allowance to the teenager who won't do their chores.

Then again given the change in leadership not just in the Xbone Division with Phil, but with the new CEO along with the refocused vision of Microsoft as a whole, it gives a lot of leeway to fiddle and quiet possibly extends the acceptance of any negative performance that occurs in hopes of future benefits through the new vision established.
 

hawk2025

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I am not even close to upset; spend how you want.

Just find the flaws so far to be one sided this gen.



Again, clearly the market disagrees.

I don't understand why you keep harping on your points trying to understand why. The answer is clear: people clearin ggeneral simply disagree with you as far as the value propositions go.
 

siah

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Again, clearly the market disagrees.

I don't understand why you keep harping on your points trying to understand why. The answer is clear: people clearin ggeneral simply disagree with you as far as the value propositions go.

Clearly some do.

I have every right however to question it and haven't really received much back in return other than insults.
 

Assuming the reasoning is to wait until the threads have less attention, I don't think posting what times posters and lurkers should come back in to see the results is helpful :\

Just a thought. You can always PM Aqua these types of questions

Clearly some do.

I have every right however to question it and haven't really received much back in return other than insults.

Clearly PS4 has the stronger mindshare. It is more desirable a platform to more people.

To answer the why of the matter would be to focus on its strengths.

  • Positive PR
  • Notably stronger system, received relatively large exposure [resolution-gate etc.]
  • Smart Co-marketing with Destiny, Watch Dogs, Diablo 3 etc.
  • Cheaper price initally to start the ball rolling while again being more powerful
  • Camera as optional accessory at first

PS4 likely has strong mindshare built up over the whole year or so since launch.
 

Proxy

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Just got home and this thread has already provided some good laughs. Anyway, looks like PS4 is somewhere in the range of 550k? If so, congrats to Sony they really made the smart choice to associate themselves with Destiny.



Also, Microsoft's PR release is just kinda sad really.
 
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