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Persona 4 Golden (the Vita version) ships over 300,000 copies, [goes on sale for $20]
- Thread starter Nirolak
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Keep wondering.
I don't know how to interpret those numbers especially in light of new ownership expectations, but I bought a Vita for P4G and both have treated me quite well. Been slowly working through a NG+ playthrough over the Summer after some time away. Kind of a lapsed JRPG fan at this point but I'll always be incredibly fond of that game.
According to destructoid Persona 4 (PS2) got 410,000 copies sold (JPN + NA).
http://www.destructoid.com/how-persona-4-fared-when-it-comes-to-sales-151145.phtml
Persona 4 Golden actually matched the Japanese sales for the original Persona 4.
(Also expected sales for Persona 4 in Japan were initially 180,000. That's probably going to change for Persona 5, just for the development cost if nothing else.)
http://www.destructoid.com/how-persona-4-fared-when-it-comes-to-sales-151145.phtml
Persona 4 Golden actually matched the Japanese sales for the original Persona 4.
(Also expected sales for Persona 4 in Japan were initially 180,000. That's probably going to change for Persona 5, just for the development cost if nothing else.)
Cornbread78
Member
Thsi game is beary special... I loved it, so happy I put my $40 towards this experience.
They need to make an M rates version though, so we can really max out those S-Links in real time...
They need to make an M rates version though, so we can really max out those S-Links in real time...
Neat. And that's on a much smaller install base too, compared to the end-of-life PS2.
Prince Vultan
Banned
Andy the cook
Neo Member
Awesome Can't wait for p3 platinum.
NuclearSpy
Member
Well, it's tough to say how large the active PS2 base was by the time Persona 4 came out.
FantasyFreak07
Member
Great news. Now you vita owners who still don't own it should buy it!
HypnoDarkrai
Member
After loving the shit out of p3p and hearing unending praise for p4g I bought a vita over a week ago for the sole reason for playing it. Already clocked 30+ hours on it and I have to say it was worth every dollar I spent on the system. I have enjoyed it way more than any of the recent major titles I've been playing (gta5,beyond:ts , fe:awakening, mh3u). I'm glad its getting the sales it deserves and dammmmmmmn I need p5 asap!
Why? Some people don't like JRPG's and don't like "console ports."
(Note: I bought it but haven't played it just yet, I'm just saying the "don't own it and should buy it" argument is kinda tired)
RibbedHero
Member
No UK/Europe discount? What is this shit? Just because those non-English speaking continentals delayed the game's release
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Dual Blade
Member
I was hoping this game would have hit 1M worldwide. Game this good deserves more sales!
Cave Johnson
Member
I was debating whether or not I should use my reserved $50 PSN card after reading this thread. After much hair pulling and internal soul searching, I input the code and now a brand new owner of Persona 4: Golden.
Please tell me I have contributed greatly to humanity. Right? Right?
Please tell me I have contributed greatly to humanity. Right? Right?
It would probably have sold more due to a higher user base.
I'm glad Atlus chose the Vita though
AgentLampshade
Member
Aw man, I just bought it a few weeks ago. Ah well, glad it's got a little attention. It definitely deserves it.
So glad to see this piece of news. P4G definitely deserves it.
And if you consider it made these numbers being an enhanced PS2 port, they are still more impressive.
Now, let's wait for November's announcement, which hopefully will give us P5 on PS3/4/Vita and P3 Golden for Vita.
DO IT ATLUS!
Thanks for these bits of info. Really goes to show how impressive these numbers are. Atlus must be very happy
Atlus didn't publish the game in Europe, so they wouldn't have gotten your sale anyways.
I wouldn't expect a Vita version out of the gate. Atlus has done very well doing expanded ports to handhelds a while after the console version launched. It encourages double dipping, where as a simultaneous launch just leaves consumers wondering which version to buy.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
P4G at 410 000. I do wonder if Persona 5 could make it to 1 million on the PS3.
Definitely.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Infinite_Daremo
Member
This game is like Deus Ex. Every time someone mentions it I wanna play it again. Deserved much more sales but being on vita that can't be helped. Amazing game
I'tll never come to 3DS.
Stabby McSter
Member
I bought it about two weeks ago for full price, and I'm not even mad. Amazing game.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
One of the pinnacles of gaming for me. Deserves billions in sales
Yeah, it's comming on the Play Store and App Store
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
If it sells around 600k in japan it could probably do a million on PS3, I don't see that happening though.
GloriousBagel
Banned
It's awesome that P4G did so well. I bought two copies too, hooefully this leads to a Persona 3 Vita.
On the side note. Please no what if 3DS comments. They can get annoying.
On the side note. Please no what if 3DS comments. They can get annoying.
ArkkAngel007
Member
As someone who doesn't play JRPGs, would this be a solid purchase? Is there anything I should keep in mind going into it?
DeviantBoi
Member
Is it on sale right now for $20 or is that a permanent price drop?
Everyone has the right to want a great game to be on their favorite console. God knows how many times I've begged for DQ VIII and SoA on my Vita. And I'll keep begging
For me the game is much more than a JRPG. It is a (very light) life sim, dating sim and has an amazing story, characters and pretty dynamic combat.
I think if you have even the slightest interest in Japan, anime or JRPGs, you will have a blast.
Oh, and of course, it doesn't hurt that it rocks one of the best OSTs in gaming.
Just a sale, so hurry up!
The same amount. PS2 had the biggest install base of any system and that didn't make this game sell millions. 3DS also has a bunch of great games that would compete with this for your money. Vita doesn't have a lot of games that are considered system sellers for most people. P4G is a popular, and the other is Killzone. 3DS has many... This game stands out when you have a Vita.
Not seeing your point here. You first say that the game would have sold the same regardless of the install base, then you immediately contradict yourself by implying that P4G sold as much just because it is on Vita and the system hasn't many other standout games (which is not true btw)?
A great game is a great game regardless of the system it targets, and if its fanbase is on that system (which almost always is, since fans tend to buy the systems where their games are), then it will sell well.
I know I contradicted myself, but I felt I should really add that as a possible scenario. It kinda popped into my head before I hit submit. I originally just wanted to say it'll sell the same, but I can't just ignore the fact that there's competition out there. Sure the fans will buy it regardless, but many people are trying this out being their first SMT game as well.
Yes, I know there's more standout games, but most seem to just take note of P4G and Killzone. That's what I see anyway. I see many saying that's what might get them to buy a Vita.