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Media Create Sales 11/19 - 11/25 2007
- Thread starter Cheesemeister
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john tv said:
It's really, really far behind it in the US, and I'd be surprised if it caught up. It was hamstrung by its first few years of mediocre performance. But stranger things have, quite obviously, happened. I wouldn't be shocked if it ended up ahead, but it's not my expectation.
perfectchaos007
Member
So Famitsu has PS3 > Wii in sales this week. And MC has Wii > PS3 sales. When this happens I just think that they are about even at this time.
D.Lo
Member
DS is projected 68.29 million by next March, but as usual Nintendo will probabaly beat that by a couple of million.AniHawk said:
PS2 we have no idea, because Sony haven't released shipment totals since they changed tracking method. On their old 'shipped to warehouse' method they had PS2 shipped 25-30% above what we had rerecorded as Sold in Japan and North America, so that was never particularly useful.
But If DS does it, it will be on the back of Europe and Japan, because the PS2 is still selling so well in NA. It all rests on how long the DS lasts - if it's around for seven years, it's a dead cert to take the crown.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
perfectchaos007 said:
usually when they're as close as that, i consider them as selling "the same" anyway. most of it is projections, after all. They're not fact, and there is bound to be errors.
For a little bit of US anecdotal evidence, PS3s are selling remarkably better than I'd expected. We've sold around 14 PS3s within a week and that's doing just about as well as Microsoft. Their most popular SKUs are the Pro packs, obviously, followed by the Arcade units. Elites are next, and Halo 360s continue to sit there at their shitty $400 pricepoint because everyone hates it so damn much.
The Wii continues to sell out and for the month of November, we'll have sold the most Wiis this store has ever received in a single month (51 -- the previous record was 45 for the launch month).
On the handheld side, PSP continues to sell despite a lack of enthusiasm for software. The Daxter bundle is more popular than the Star Wars one, but Sony hasn't been shipping those. Also, there's one lone old PSP model for $170, and Sony hasn't been shipping the new Cores. As a result, some people are turned off by the $200 pricepoint. We've probably sold 20-30 DS Lites in the last week and we're replenished regularly.
For software, Super Mario Galaxy has been a big seller, but Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty 4 have been huge on the 360. Mario and Sonic and surprisingly, RE4: Wii Edition have been moderately good sellers for the Wii. Rock Band for both PS3 and 360 are popular choices, and all versions of Guitar Hero III have sold well too (except the PS2 bundle version).
And Kane & Lynch, which is a fantastic game and recommend you to all buy, has been selling like crazy, because it's so incredibly good. So I urge you to rush out and buy two or three copies (for yourself and loved ones) before they're all gone.
The Wii continues to sell out and for the month of November, we'll have sold the most Wiis this store has ever received in a single month (51 -- the previous record was 45 for the launch month).
On the handheld side, PSP continues to sell despite a lack of enthusiasm for software. The Daxter bundle is more popular than the Star Wars one, but Sony hasn't been shipping those. Also, there's one lone old PSP model for $170, and Sony hasn't been shipping the new Cores. As a result, some people are turned off by the $200 pricepoint. We've probably sold 20-30 DS Lites in the last week and we're replenished regularly.
For software, Super Mario Galaxy has been a big seller, but Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty 4 have been huge on the 360. Mario and Sonic and surprisingly, RE4: Wii Edition have been moderately good sellers for the Wii. Rock Band for both PS3 and 360 are popular choices, and all versions of Guitar Hero III have sold well too (except the PS2 bundle version).
And Kane & Lynch, which is a fantastic game and recommend you to all buy, has been selling like crazy, because it's so incredibly good. So I urge you to rush out and buy two or three copies (for yourself and loved ones) before they're all gone.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Ani found Gerstmann's head at the foot of his bed this morning.AniHawk said:
Phife Dawg
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Pickwick is from Europe (like me) if I remember correctly. PSP games are usually 40 around here, almost as much as a Wii game. Now DS software can also break that barrier (though most are around 30-35 ) which I think is too much as well, but being the No. 1 system they can get away with it. People here are suckers for cheap software. DS has such a huge library that you can already find discounted games (fair pay, greatest hits, or whatever they are called depending on the publisher) in great numbers. This really hurts the PSP, esp. regarding shelf space at discounters.Bebpo said:
How is it not a game? It has exercises plus games (snowboarding, skiing, ski jumping etc.). I do agree though that third parties are definetly thinking about how to appeal to the casual crowd. But otoh I don't think they'll be eyeing SMG, not a lot of plattformers get made these days anyway. And if you want to compete with one of the best ever you should bring a big licence (animated movie whatnot) with you.spwolf said:
60G at launch=60k Yenfavouriteflavour said:
20G at launch=50k Yen
40G at launch=40k Yen
If you consider $90 to be more or less the same price, then you are indeed correct.
ShmarthurShmooner
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december 13th, gt5 prologue. i really hope ps3 sales don't drop too dramatically until that day, then carry momentum into the holidays.
ShmarthurShmooner said:
My guess is that PS3 will be safe until after the big shopping week in Japan that is sometime in January.
The problem is that the stuff that is making the console stay afloat has a rather limited effect on the bigger scope of things. After a price drop, people also demand more software and at the end the effect of said things last no longer than 3 or 4 weeks.
I hate to say it but the PS3 needs some kind of Wii sports, some piece of software that people buy the console for on a regular basis.
Mithos Yggdrasill
Banned
Frillen said:
Why there is a so big difference with Famitsu's numbers ? Anyway, these PSP numbers at least make slighty more sense then a 89k.
Mithos Yggdrasill
Banned
Vinnk said:
This last point interests me a lot.
AniHawk said:
I think that the US thread of anecdotale evidence should be done for every month (november edition, december edition, ...).
Very interesting overall.
No Means Nomad
Banned
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Crusade said:
You could at least try to not be a little fanboy.
Black Friday week sales: DS > Wii > 360 > PS3.
DS did amazing. Wii also did great. 360 did a little less. It outsold PS3 2:1 and sold more software than Wii and PS3 combined.
Don't throw out that fanboyish SO THEY SAY!!!!!! bullshit unless you can post something that goes AGAINST it.
DefectiveReject
Banned
Juniors really live up to their reputation in sales threads!
Notorious_Roy
Member
The PSP is huge, but its games aren't right? What is the number of games per PSP in Japan? And for DS?
Mithos Yggdrasill
Banned
DefectiveReject said:
What Juniors never fail to show is how they are naive.
Notorious_Roy said:
Go to the first post.
Anyway, PSP has 3 games in the top 50 and 0 games in the top 30.
There are no NPD statistics out. Only claims by each individual company - and Sony have disputed MS's claim that it outsold it 2:1. It's Sony's word versus MS's word - that's why I've said what I did, perhaps you should do a little fact checking before calling me a fanboy without understanding my reasoning.omg rite said:
In any case I think you'd be best waiting for NPD numbers first if you want to go throwing those numbers around as facts.
And you continue to live up to the useless, antagonistic posts I've noticed consist of a good deal of your post history. If you're not going to contribute anything but a "lolol junior", you might as well not post at all
Notorious_Roy
Member
Yes, I can see that, thank you. But the total number of PSP games per PSP sold, that's what I want to knowMithos Yggdrasill said:
DefectiveReject
Banned
I don't think Nintendo nor MS make claims, you really are foolishCrusade said:
You think Nintendo and MS will spout numbers, only to be shown up in 2 weeks time................. go back to bed.
The majority of my posts are antagonistic??????? HA HA AHA
Are you really going to drive the argument like this? I'm not biting, sorry.omg rite said:
I dunno how well it sold, or if PS3's sales were even great in the first place during that period. I just know that there was a dispute over your claim that the difference was 2:1 and gave you a wise little suggestion to not jump to conclusions instead of waiting for NPDs
You're arguing against a point I never made. Perhaps you should sit down and re-read, and re-think what you're talking about. I issued the dispute over MS's claims about Sony's sales. And I think Sony would have a bit more of an idea what is going on with Sony sales than MS.DefectiveReject said:
Your posts have all been antagonistic towards me. I haven't said one negative thing yet, but there's plenty I could say
DefectiveReject
Banned
Crusade said:
You think MS don't know what Sony are selling? they have a hell of a lot more indication than you or me, otherwise again they would look like chumps when figures are released!
You can apply the same logic to Sony's dispute of their numbers, and you're naive if you think Sony is any less aware of their own numbersDefectiveReject said:
Either way, one is going to end up looking like a chump. Take my original suggestion and WAIT FOR NPDs.
You've seemed to look over the whole point I was making in order to make this a fanboy debate. You live up to your tag