watchdogs, TLoU, likely GTA port, Destiny should see the PS4 through the more traditionally slow months and then when holiday season comes around again it'll sell out.
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NPD Sales Results for March 2014 [Up4: FFX/X-2 HD]
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watchdogs, TLoU, likely GTA port, Destiny should see the PS4 through the more traditionally slow months and then when holiday season comes around again it'll sell out.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
BlazingDarkness
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IncandescentPrecept
Banned
Has creamsugar started posting yet?
Megatron
Member
It wasn't 10k, it was 10% wasn't it? It would only be 10k if only 100k PS4s were osld and the number was much more than that?
I saw his channel on YouTube, TheCrapGamer. It's outrageous.
PlayStation Now.
Because successful companies tend to become complacent, greedy and starved of innovation, and only once their smacked down to Earth and humbled do they become forward thinking and inherently consumer friendly. Microsoft suffers from it. Sony suffered from it after two generations of unrivaled domination. There's a reason why a lot of 3rd party game developers (EA, Activision, Capcom, Ubisoft, etc.) swing in and out of consumer's good graces.
theprodigy
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TheJollyCorner
Member
When is that pony avatar change coming?
shinra-bansho
Member
There's a difference between preference for having a first place system with profitable revenue stream over having a second place system that provides profitable revenue stream. And willingness to sink further large sums of money into having a first place system, that may no longer provide a profitable revenue stream.
I don't know if there's much to suggest that Gold subscriptions are converting to PS+ subscriptions.
The silence would make one presume that it's down year-over-year.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
So who holds the GAF-Throne? Bish?
....they're shit
To be honest, they're old PSP drawings but I scrawled on a second stick.
Nice, here come the juniors to call into questions NPD and to unskewer the data for us. There's still a chance for XB1 in Ohio, do not call it!
There are plenty of Members doing the same thing. You're generalizing.
So is this good for Titanfall/the Titanfall franchise? Or will we not know until we get specific numbers?
Seems like EA and MS have a lot invested into it, and if its doing good I'm sure Sony and Respawn would love to make it multiplatform. Seems like a contentious IP.
Seems like EA and MS have a lot invested into it, and if its doing good I'm sure Sony and Respawn would love to make it multiplatform. Seems like a contentious IP.
Randolph Freelander
Member
PS4 hit 371K. Sony themselves rarely release hard numbers, which is why they don't appear in the OP. But we have two solid sources that have said 371.
Evil Supremacy
Member
Aiming well too low with your questions on the future there, the upcoming lotto numbers would suit me, oh and a book of all the horse racing results like back to the future
Quick Questions:
1. How many consoles have sold at this pace?
2. What's the estimated time for the PS4 to be profitable?
This was a great month for games. I think MS needs to step it up in the US since it's one of the few places they can actually compete with Sony. EA should rethink some of their business decisions, there was no way Titanfall ever had a chance of even beating Battlefield by going console exclusive. Let alone CoD.
This is also really good for Infamous, as it will become much bigger than it has ever been over this generation. Shame that Shadow Fall fell short on delivery. The Killzone series should be put to rest for now (the MP was fun though).
1. How many consoles have sold at this pace?
2. What's the estimated time for the PS4 to be profitable?
This was a great month for games. I think MS needs to step it up in the US since it's one of the few places they can actually compete with Sony. EA should rethink some of their business decisions, there was no way Titanfall ever had a chance of even beating Battlefield by going console exclusive. Let alone CoD.
This is also really good for Infamous, as it will become much bigger than it has ever been over this generation. Shame that Shadow Fall fell short on delivery. The Killzone series should be put to rest for now (the MP was fun though).
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
....they're shit
To be honest, they're old PSP drawings but I scrawled on a second stick.
I didn't know you had concept art of the Vita.
....they're shit
To be honest, they're old PSP drawings but I scrawled on a second stick.
Pretty sure that's how Sony designed the Vita.
TheFurizzlyBear
Member
That the Xbox is doing better than he expected and according to many on here its doing terrible which means he thought it was doing poorly... I don't see the fanboyism
At least he's being honest.
Chuck Norris
Banned
We are not talking about a price drop tomorrow. We are talking about this year. PS4 wont be selling out still by then, If MS drop the price to $399, Sony will drop price to maintain their advantage.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Your doing it wrong dammit! It should be like Cartman from South park MOD WArrrrrrrrrrr, MOD WARRR it's on guys!!!!.
Mikey Jr.
Member
You know what?
That Watchdogs delay was probably a blessing in disguise for Sony.
Sony would not have been able to sell any more of their system during launch. Now that they are getting stock back in, BAM! Watchdogs. I know its multiplat, but it is shown as a PS4 game. Being demoed with a PS4, and exclusive content.
Then after that, BAM! Destiny. Same thing. Demoed with a PS4, early access to the beta, and exclusive content.
Also, indie games peppered through to keep you going from AAA to AAA. (Transistor soon fuck yeah!!!!111)
So yeah, Sony is in a fucking amazing position for the rest of the year.
That Watchdogs delay was probably a blessing in disguise for Sony.
Sony would not have been able to sell any more of their system during launch. Now that they are getting stock back in, BAM! Watchdogs. I know its multiplat, but it is shown as a PS4 game. Being demoed with a PS4, and exclusive content.
Then after that, BAM! Destiny. Same thing. Demoed with a PS4, early access to the beta, and exclusive content.
Also, indie games peppered through to keep you going from AAA to AAA. (Transistor soon fuck yeah!!!!111)
So yeah, Sony is in a fucking amazing position for the rest of the year.
jhmtehgamr20xx
Banned
371k. Thuway said it, Aquamarine verified. 60k over XBO.
I think it is ridiculous that some though titanfall - a game that is also available on the PC and 360, would have some sort of significantly large effect on shifting Xbox one machines. If it had been an exclusive title, perhaps it would have been a different story. As far as I can see, its like windows xp, people are happy to keep playing with the 360 but still have no reason to move to the Xbox one. Instead, they do see competitors as alternatives to some degree
Agree with those that say Microsoft deserves this beating. Just too many awful choices and decisions in launching the X1. And this coming from someone who loves his X1 and Titanfall. Also own a PS4 but simply don't like it or play it as much - however that will change in the coming months. Microsoft was just stupid and arrogant with a terrible plan. They need to drop the price and drop Kinect.
TheLostBigBoss
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My allegiance is to Y2Kev for this war.
You have my sword.
You have my sword.
DarkLordMalik
Member
I agree, no way Sony drops the price this early. I'm still not 100% on a XBone price drop.
Don't forget about The Last of Us, MLB The Show, The Order, and Uncharted 4.
Believe.
Crimson_Gold
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I truly don't think this changes E3 too much for either company. Both have been planning their approaches for months. Perhaps this forces MS' hand on a true price drop and permanent bundle though
How dare you blaspheme the Vita so?
How dare you blaspheme the Vita so?
Angelus Errare
Banned
Trust in Bish...Bitch.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Yep, it isn't all doom and gloom for MS...but they are going to be in for a very long and rough road. They are quite honestly screwed for the remainder of this year, regardless of what they do at E3.
Kinect was supposed to be the selling difference, as expected it isn't doing that job at all. I prefer the DS4's touchpad compared to waving and talking to the Kinect. I'll eventually pick up a X1 when it is around $249-299 and has a massive library, basically another two years.
funkystudent
Member
Yeah MS has a heck of a problem on their hands.
Titanfall. Advertisements everywhere! Crazy bundles and price cuts left and right. Fresh stock flowing like wine with not a shortage in sight.
Clearly a price drop is coming at E3. I expect some crazy moneyhats as well. I hope its nothing I want because that will bum me out I guess. Microsoft executive Panic mode is officially activated!
After all the bundles and price cuts I think price is not the issue. They still have a image problem after the year of shit. It will take a lot of work and a lot of time for people to get over that. Same thing happened to Sony with the PS3. Wasnt until the Slim and a brand relaunch that it really came back.
Also LOL at the Kevin D tweets from earlier and the polygon people doing what they do. We are going to have years of that!
Titanfall. Advertisements everywhere! Crazy bundles and price cuts left and right. Fresh stock flowing like wine with not a shortage in sight.
Clearly a price drop is coming at E3. I expect some crazy moneyhats as well. I hope its nothing I want because that will bum me out I guess. Microsoft executive Panic mode is officially activated!
After all the bundles and price cuts I think price is not the issue. They still have a image problem after the year of shit. It will take a lot of work and a lot of time for people to get over that. Same thing happened to Sony with the PS3. Wasnt until the Slim and a brand relaunch that it really came back.
Also LOL at the Kevin D tweets from earlier and the polygon people doing what they do. We are going to have years of that!
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Ohhh finally someone asks an interesting question!
How about engaging an argument with some depth of your own? There's a difference between consumers winning and the company at hand winning. Sometimes both come out ahead, and sometimes only one of the two do. It's possible for a company to put out a thoroughly quality product that consumers enjoy (or those that actually purchase it), while simultaneously not seeing a return on their investment. The Zune HD was such an investment. I'm not even sure what you're trying to argue at this point. The device reviewed well across the board, but failed to carve out a meaningful marketshare. It was a critical success and a sales failure.
Dont forget the new assassins creed and new batman game. Its lie very company not EA is partnered with ps4. MS putt everything they had into the EA partnership and failed.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Thou shall not speak the Vita's name in vain.