pokeystaples
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I thought it was the #1 seller on next gen consoles? Didn't it sell more than TF XB1?
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NPD Sales Results for April 2014 [Up2: XB1/360 hardware, PS4 #1/XB1 #2 best selling]
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I thought it was the #1 seller on next gen consoles? Didn't it sell more than TF XB1?
Interfectum
Member
Meh sales all around. Feels like the console industry is becoming the comic book industry. Limited consumer base that's gonna get their wallet squeezed even more than it is already.
Schweinehund
Member
No dark souls 2 is a little depressing, but atleast hardware sales are healthy and there's good competition between xbone and ps4 in the US. I played a little bit of infamous but after hearing about the length I'd rather wait and buy it once it is in the $20 range.
It did there's a reason the top 10 is inundated with multiplat software.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Great PS4 numbers.
chicagocubsfan
Member
It was the fastest selling game in franchise history I believe.
Probably that it's incredibly short and lacking content. The side missions are pretty much a disaster. There's like 3 or 4 types and they're not really fun. It's a great game but you can run through the good and bad play-throughs in a weekend.
ethomaz
Banned
PS4 versions is the Fast selling game on franchise.... Sony news two days ago.
No it didn't. Dat top selling next gen title for the month.
https://twitter.com/iansherr/status/467071657774170112
An extremely apt comparison, considering the continued focus on a single demographic for the most part. It's pretty easy to predict what's going to happen if it continues on this trajectory
I think at this point you are just trolling now. Every few pages you like to post about "no games", "infamous sales have dropped", and anecdotal "evidence that no one around you wants a ps4" out of nowhere when people already replied to you.
It makes it harder to wade through aquamarine/creamsugars info and actual discussion when you incite new posters every now and then. This is why I wish they allowed leak numbers in the OP.
Yep. I platinumed the game within like maybe 15-20 hours. For a sandbox game, that's kinda short, IMO. The whole good vs evil didn't really change the story much except for the ending (which is only a minor change) and rather disappointed me. I really liked the game, and I really enjoyed it and had fun, but I've been telling people not to buy it at full price.
pokeystaples
Banned
I didn't really understand the poster I was quoting. Infamous might not be doing COD numbers, but it's a SP game with no bundle. Seems to be doing very well IMO.
CharminUltra
Member
No tears shed for Infamous. I ended up selling it to a friend.
Only less than 500k.
I don't know why everyone points to watch dogs as this system seller. It is on like 5 platforms and was downgraded for those old platforms. Also the game is late and any hype it had is well dead. It might sell nice on the PS4 and Xbone but that will because of the extreme drought of software on those platforms.
Aquamarine
Member
But handhelds are down 38% YOY this month. :-(
This kind of environment is too depressing to talk about 3DS sales!
Actually, the top selling next gen SKU was Yoshi's New Island, with 90k.
Perhaps, but I believe May is historically a month where hardware sales drop 10 to 30 percent from April.
This is also why I don't think MS made a disastrous move announcing the 399 XB1 when they did. Looking at the April NPD number, XB1 is tracking to go under 100K for May in anyway. Not much more low to go.
I know that, I thought there was something even more specific.
Oh, well
inFAMOUS: Second Son March 2014 - March 21st to April 5th (16 days) - < 500,000 copies
inFAMOUS: Second Son April 2014 - April 6th to May 3rd (28 days) - 82,000 copies
Steep drop, indeed.
Sword Of Doom
Member
I feel the same way
I can imagine, 3DS is down YoY for several months in a row, and Vita...
At least 3DS hit 100k?
theprodigy
Member
wait a minute....
last year: 3DS+DS+PSV+PSP=113k+40k+15k+5k=173k
.62*173k=107.26k
is 3DS actually over 100k for the month? that's surprising
(or is this simply current-gen handhelds, in which case uh oh)
I supose is close to 500k. Indeed is a big drop.
What are you last year figures based on?
I'm using jvm's pixel counting of this chart, which has it at 187k.
I'm using jvm's pixel counting of this chart, which has it at 187k.
Wait. Assuming NDS and PSP are completely negligible (as if PSV is not), that'd put 3DS at ~107K, which is entirely reasonable. Is this one of those "Oh, I get it ..." things?
That's what I found when looking for last year's numbers
April 2013 handheld - 187,000 (3DS + PSV + DS + PSP)
April 2014 handheld (-38%) - 115,940 (3DS + PSV + DS + PSP)
PSV is 3,300, so 3DS + DS + PSP = 112,640
Yeah, that the big problem with it. Its definitely a fun experience while it lasts but it doesn't have a lot of staying power. I recommend renting it to people I know. A sequel could be amazing considering the base they already have in place now.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
According to Aqua's comments in March NPD, DS has completely collapsed as well.
So one can safely assume that 3DS is over a wonderful 101k?
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
I'll add a high five
Aquamarine
Member
Behold, VGC's fucked up methodology:
So when you see this:
...That's how it is "calculated."
Anyway PS4 and One need GTA V next gen... Do you guys think that R* will drop it ?
Of course they'll make GTV for PS4/X1, it's what they're working on now.
Edit: You might not have the numbers, but could anyone confirm whether the Wii outsold the PS3? Seeing the 3DS numbers being calculated is making my mind swirl at the possibility.
jhmtehgamr20xx
Banned
Hmm, that's pretty impressive then. But I don't even know what the record was previously, not really a sports game guy here :S.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
The 360 will put the final nail in the Xbox 1. These casuals are switching over for along time. The xbox has attracted many more casuals then the ps3. With more core gamers transferring over to ps4 faster there could be a point where ps4 remains ahead of xbox for most months. Eventually the larger install base will bring in the casuals. Jk about the nail.
Aquamarine
Member
Consoles are up 57% compared to last year.
When compared to the declining handhelds, the strength of the PS4 + Xbox One is encouraging!
Yep, so next time next gen comes around, we better not have people saying anything is on lockdown. Market leaders in the console industry swap around every gen.