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[Jamix012]

57K. Don't worry, Xbox One didn't flop nearly as bad as Wii U did.

Yeah, but given Xbox1's lack of presence in Japan and Europe, I wonder if it'll overtake total Wii U worldwide sales this year...

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

The thing is, could MS compensate January and maybe February difference with Titanfall launch?

They are already behind from previous months. I guess it depends on how both will stand by February.

 

[mrklaw]

I have the same -- 145k. Unless NPD has retroactively adjusted the sales, that should be it.

And ~290k for the PS4.

XBO is bad and PS4 is mediocre (but there's still the stock situation).

Xbox one is bad, but PS4 is smart stock management by Sony. They clearly wanted to beat Xbox in the US, but at the same time not diverting so much stock that they can't prepare for the Japan launch and also restock Europe a bit. So I would expect them to have estimated stock needs based on Xbox estimated sales.

If the demand keeps up, then that also means Sony can keep manufacturing output high as more markets come on stream. I guess if there is one positive for MS - maybe they can launch in tier 2 markets quicker than expected.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

The Xbox One is more demand constrained than supply constrained right? I know it's in-stock now, but I didn't follow it much during January.

 

[Mpl90]

The times of a console selling well over 400k, even if in severe, deep shortages, seem to have passed. Still, good PS4 number, and oh God at One.

 

[Aquamarine]

The Xbox One is more demand constrained than supply constrained right? I know it's in-stock, but I didn't follow it much during January.

It's been more demand-constrained for a while, as evident by the low January sales post-launch.

 

[Curufinwe]

The Xbox One is more demand constrained than supply constrained right? I know it's in-stock, but I didn't follow it much during January.

It's not supply constrained at all.

 

[jelly]

I kinda like how consumers haven't just bent over for Microsoft. A good message to send.

The free media remote while stocks last and what games didn't sell well bundles are on the way!

 

[Graphics Horse]

I guessed 156k, do I get a point?

 

[lightning2k3]

The Xbox One is more demand constrained than supply constrained right? I know it's in-stock now, but I didn't follow it much during January.

Yes, which is why there is a big problem. You can eventually fix supply. Its much harder to fix demand unless you have big releases(TF) or a price cut.

 

[RealityPales]

This has not disappointed.

I'm LMAO at the people who put XBO ahead of PS4 in Jan.

 

[Mario007]

57K. Don't worry, Xbox One didn't flop nearly as bad as Wii U did.

Percentage-wise it is

 

[vinnygambini]

I guessed 156k, do I get a point?

Nope. A cookie

 

[IAmRandom31]

So if this is correct for the PS4, then they have overtaken the 5 million mark WW sales right? I think this would push it over.

And Sony still has 400-500K ( or more ) consoles to sell in Japan. Something tells me the PS4 is going to be well received in Japan, so I could see them pushing as many consoles as they can produce over there and still keep up a 70K a week shipment to the US.

 

[Aquamarine]

I'm glad that I decreased my prediction 50K to 206K.

Looks like famousmortimer was right about Xbox One selling way below internal expectations in January.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I had PS4 at 2x XBO in my prediction, but I had it at 400-200. Xbox One, what are you doing? PS4, what are you shipping? (Not enough on both.)

 

[Kysen]

So it seems the hardcore picked up their consoles and now all that is left is the mid - casual gamer that still balks at the price tag. MS needs a price cut and fast.

 

[famousmortimer]

Almost forgot, mort justified. That's a pretty nasty collapse.

^_^

 

[Deadly Joker]

Seriously, as others have mentioned, I have no idea how PS4 got to that number. With them shorting January by pushing the stock into mid/late December, and saving up console for Feb. Japan launch...I just don't understand it.

the #Thirst is real man.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Nope. A cookie

I'll take it!

 

[shinra-bansho]

The times of a console selling well over 400k, even if in severe, deep shortages, seem to have passed. Still, good PS4 number, and oh God at One.

If you're comparing to the Wii (?) think Sony moved some of their January allotment to meet demand in December. Being heavily supply constrained and moving 290K, having moved nearly 2M in the first Xmas still stands up well historically I think. So I think you're calling the console industry's time too early. Not that I think the PS4 is anywhere near a Wii like phenom.

 

[allan-bh]

Looks like famousmortimer was right about Xbox One selling way below internal expectations in January.

The good news is that Microsoft will need to do something.

 

[ironcreed]

I kinda like how consumers haven't just bent over for Microsoft. A good message to send.

The free media remote while stocks last and what games didn't sell well bundles are on the way!

It's like with Sony and the $600 debacle with the PS3. People respond when something is priced too high. Microsoft's turn to be served some humble pie.

 

[Nafai1123]

So much for Sony lacking the supply in the US.

 

[ps3ud0]

This tickles me more than it should...

ps3ud0 8)

 

[dolabla]

This might be a slaughter (PS2'esque) this gen. And the PS4 still has yet to launch in Japan.

 

[Aquamarine]

^_^

Mad props to you, man. You saved my January 2014 prediction! :-D

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...-cant-offset-software-declines-in-january-npd

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

It's been more demand-constrained for a while, as evident by the low January sales post-launch.

I was just wondering if it was in-stock through most of January. I thought it was, but I hadn't really looked.

Doesn't look good for Microsoft if they put up this number without shortages (though releasing a product very similar to another at $100 more will generally lead to poor results).

 

[cebri.one]

So, let's say these are the figures:

- PS4 - 290k
- Xbox One - 145k
- Wii U - 40k (complete guess but probably close)

That gives a total of 475k.

In January 2007, where we had the exact same situation of a console that had been out for over a year, and two that were just released the year prior, 947k consoles were sold.

That's not good.

Completly different situations, PS3 and Wii had very low stock, so a lot of buyers had to wait after Christmas to get their console. This time both Sony and MS have shipped around 5 million consoles in about 2 months, which is fucking crazy.

 

[geordiemp]

Noob question - when do we get the actual numbers ?

 

[Conflict NZ]

So much for Sony lacking the supply in the US.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was constrained and they were directing all available units to Japan for it's launch next week.

 

[Road]

Nope. A cookie

Actually, I think he gets 25 * (1 - (156 - 145) / 145) points.

=P

 

[Slashlen]

^_^

And you know nobody will remember in a month and still say you're always wrong.

 

[Uno Venova]

Noob question - when do we get the actual numbers ?

hours from now when creamsugar leaks it.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Hmm, PS4 Battlefield > XB1 Battlefield again for Jan. COD still stronger on XB1.

Next gen versions outselling current gen versions.

 

[enanogrande]

Man, I feel bad for EA now.

Spoiler

Jesus Christ what am I saying

Spoiler

Poor Respawn

 

[theprodigy]

Actually, I think he gets 25 * (1 - (156 - 145) / 145) points.

=P

why 25?

 

[EL CUCO]

Gabe: "Soo how much do you want for the Xbox division?"

Satya: "15 billion but take all take these Kinects with you."

Gabe: *hangs up*

 

[DieH@rd]

Mad props to you, man. You saved my January 2014 prediction! :-D

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...-cant-offset-software-declines-in-january-npd

Props for Tomb Raider, only 3 days of sales.

 

[Bruno MB]

New thread: NPD Sales Result for January 2014

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Pretty bad numbers for X1,laughable when compared to PS4's.

Man, what a debacle for MS.

 

[CCIE]

I guessed the PS4 would double up the XB1 and took grief for it. Even better, it will soon double the One up worldwide, and I am on track to win that bet for money!!

 

[legend166]

Can anyone find the January 2006 number for the 360? I know it was supply constrained but it would be an interest comparison.

 

[EGOMON]

This just in: PS4 the #1 selling game console in the US in January, still #1 worldwide. Thanks, guys!
https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/434109165309415424

 

[Graphics Horse]

I guessed the PS4 would double up the XB1 and took grief for it. Even better, it will soon double the One up worldwide, and I am on track to win that bet for money!!

Soon? For monthy sales I'm pretty sure it already will be doubling The One everywhere it's out.

 

[bigmf]

I'm having a hard time with the 145k to 290k numbers. Did Sony only ship 300k to the US in Jan? They shipped a hell of a lot more in December, and everything is sold out. Maybe the airlifting in December shrunk the Jan. numbers? Maybe holding back for Japan?

 

[famousmortimer]

And you know nobody will remember in a month and still say you're always wrong.

Yeppppp.

 

[mrklaw]

I'm having a hard time with the 145k to 290k numbers. Did Sony only ship 300k to the US in Jan? They shipped a hell of a lot more in December, and everything is sold out. Maybe the airlifting in December shrunk the Jan. numbers? Maybe holding back for Japan?

Both of these things, plus possibly moving some stock to other markets.

 

[BPoole]

I'm sure those MS investors that want the Xbox division sold off are pleased by this

 

[CCIE]

Soon? For monthy sales I'm pretty sure it already will be doubling The One everywhere it's out.

I'm talking total units