Probably reasonable if Nintendo puts any effort at all into advertising it. I expect it to take that big end-of-May release date next year (May 27) like Splatoon this year and Mario Kart 8 the year before.
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NPD Sales Results for October 2015 [Up1: Xbox #1]
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Probably reasonable if Nintendo puts any effort at all into advertising it. I expect it to take that big end-of-May release date next year (May 27) like Splatoon this year and Mario Kart 8 the year before.
Everyone overreacts in this thread the first day, that's why the insiders are waiting longer for everyone to calm down.
Halo may have did "bad" compared to other games in the series, but this is still Halo. A series with fantastic legs. I wouldn't be surprised to see a million sold in November and another sold in December. The series will be ok in the long run.
Disappointing numbers from PS4, maybe the price drop in Japan hurt the WOW sales in the ROTW until the price drops were announced.
Since the Wii U was up YOY in September, maybe that means they were up YOY in October?
Either way, yay at Yoshi.
Halo may have did "bad" compared to other games in the series, but this is still Halo. A series with fantastic legs. I wouldn't be surprised to see a million sold in November and another sold in December. The series will be ok in the long run.
Disappointing numbers from PS4, maybe the price drop in Japan hurt the WOW sales in the ROTW until the price drops were announced.
Since the Wii U was up YOY in September, maybe that means they were up YOY in October?
Either way, yay at Yoshi.
Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule
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this doesn't tell me nothing, i just can't see a confirmation where there is none.
down 2 orth
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Where's dat creamnsug? I've been waiting for this moment since Ubi bribed those journos with Nexus phones.
this doesn't tell me nothing
It tells you Halo 5 did barely over 850K, which means it probably sold ~900K.
Obliterator
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Yeah I'm thinking Cream really might not come this month. Damn
Ghost Slayer
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Now Halo 5 live up with its tag. #Huntthetruth
Notor!ousG
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Glad to see Nintendo holding up.
No matter what people say, they are still relevant to me and can do great numbers for their games.
No matter what people say, they are still relevant to me and can do great numbers for their games.
Pathfinder
Member
Could low sales overall be attributed to lots of people waiting for Black Friday and Christmas deals?
Certainly seems like it. Especially with all the leaked ads.
Certainly seems like it. Especially with all the leaked ads.
According to ND,80% of ps4 users haven't played any Uncharted. This collection didn't change that considerably in the US.
It is certainly possible, but with a MP game like Halo I think less so. I am waiting out a few games that are coming out Nov/Dec for the holidays.
May Yoshi be more profitable than Halo 5?
It sold better than I thought, if it charted in the top 10. AFAIC I felt it was a very disapointing Nintendo first party game, I had more fun with Touch & Go.
marc^o^
Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
(Today, 01:40 AM)
Getting ready to write that pro bono press release? =P
Sangetsu-II
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How I feel waiting for creamsugar on a NPD thread:
Ghost Slayer
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It's a real question. I assume Halo 5 was the most expensive MS first party game in years. Does is remain profitable with such sales? Maybe in the sense it pushes HW.
1st Course
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This article has some interesting tidbits
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-11-13-npd-overall-sales-up-2-percent-for-october
The retail market was up 2% overall (hardware + software + accessories)
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-11-13-npd-overall-sales-up-2-percent-for-october
The retail market was up 2% overall (hardware + software + accessories)
343 really "killed" this franchise, people really loved Bungie and it shows with Destiny
panda-zebra
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Does that mean November will be interesting?
October reminded me of https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yrfF-d5KNQo
I was just teasing. Yoshi very well might be more profitable, especially with the massive difference in advertising budgets.
Pathfinder
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NPD threads are unique as it seems the current month's is never as interesting as the next month's...
StrongBlackVine
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I don't think it would be fair expect a completely different to just replicate what Bungie did. They have their own style, ideas and they haven't made a bad game yet.
If November is not huge with Cod, Star Wars, Fallout, Tomb Raider and more i Don't know what will be..
Cthulhu_Steev
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'With Halo 5 out of the way, now it's time for our real big hitters! #winning #gratefulawaits'
Japanmanx3
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I just wanna see those multiplayer stats for Halo 5 when it's 3-4 months in. The legs will be "telling" then. I hope FyreWulff will be able to break it down again then.
Generally Oct usually have Battlefield and Batman Games isnt it ? in the previous year.
Both AC and Halo have been series which have been on decline and the sales now prove it.
I believe pal has been a good indicator for most of the sales and it seems fallout , cod and battlefront will be really big
Both AC and Halo have been series which have been on decline and the sales now prove it.
I believe pal has been a good indicator for most of the sales and it seems fallout , cod and battlefront will be really big
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
check your %
opticalmace
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Anyone know the XB1 US LTD?
How are you enjoying this zero official sell-through data industry, guys? Freaking embarrassing. Moreover, we don't even get sell-in data from publishers at their quarterly reports. The Dark Ages haven't been any darker before.
Anyhow, are the Steam controller early-bird purchases part of this report?
Anyhow, are the Steam controller early-bird purchases part of this report?
15 m right
wapplew
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Or he mean world wide install base attach rate?
Square2015
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94 = WiiU ? (that high?)
opticalmace
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No, must be US, because he specified attach rate. Applying the US Halo 5 sales to the total worldwide install base doesn't make any sense when talking about an attach rate.
Just need an idea of the US LTD... I'm having trouble tracking down a good number.
edit: someone said 7.5-8.5... and based on John's previous post, I'm guessing H5 did around 800k.
hodayathink
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He means US. NPD wouldn't have given him worldwide sales numbers, and Microsoft haven't provided them, the attach rate has to be US sales over US Xbox One sales.
Obliterator
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Do we have concrete install base in the US?
Obliterator
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So are we thinking 800k for Halo 5 then?
or maybe 950k?
I'm getting confused at this point.
It has to be between 850k - 950k right?
or maybe 950k?
I'm getting confused at this point.
It has to be between 850k - 950k right?
Phat Michael
Banned
Not for me. I bought halo 5 and it was awesome. I just bought tomb raider as well so my gaming weekend is going to be great!
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Just physical?
StrongBlackVine
Banned
LOL he's back.
This is some thinly veiled "I play games, not sales" and "who talks about sales in a sales thread". Sales are bad. For everyone. Especially bad Halo debut.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
This shows us we need a crash 1-3 remake. A new sky cooper , motorstorms and I hope sucker punch isn't doing a infamous.
I'd like to guess tomb raider will do sub 1 million but November is a different beast. It's a must buy a gift time. Halo will end up doing ok but that is simply horrible for a halo game. That's getting into a lot of territory of many other series in the past.
Can we get a list of assassin creed numbers? Use to seeing the gloating of ubi pr
I'd like to guess tomb raider will do sub 1 million but November is a different beast. It's a must buy a gift time. Halo will end up doing ok but that is simply horrible for a halo game. That's getting into a lot of territory of many other series in the past.
Can we get a list of assassin creed numbers? Use to seeing the gloating of ubi pr
BladeoftheImmortal
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What show is this?