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[LakeEarth]

Yeah I get that. I just thought it was slightly silly.

 

[jarrod]

Hey... didn't realize RE4 outsold DMC3... here's all the reported sales for those wondering...

Resident Evil Outbreak (PS2)
-530,000 NA
-290,000 EU

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (PS2)
-290,000 NA
-300,000 EU

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2)
-390,000 JP

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-230,000 JP

MegaMan Battle Network 5 (GBA)
-610,000 JP

Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC+PS2)
-80,000 JP
-270,000 NA

Monster Hunter G (PS2)
-230,000 JP

Resident Evil 4 (GC)
-210,000 JP
-660,000 NA
-360,000 EU

Devil May Cry 3 (PS2)
-290,000 JP
-410,000 NA
-400,000 EU

MegaMan Series (multi)
-2,500,000 worldwide


...and expectations for this year...

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-550,000 NA+EU

Killer 7 (GC+PS2)
-330,000 worldwide

Final Fight: Streetwise (PS2+Xbox)
-570,000 worldwide

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS2)
-1,300,000 worldwide

Resident Evil 4 (PS2)
-2,000,000 worldwide

MegaMan Series (multi)
-2,500,000 worldwide


...all those expectations seem way high imo, except MegaMan. RE Outbreak File #2 is already tracking way less than that actually.

 

[Ryudo]

RE4 is the game of this generation so far. If we swapped halo 2's sales with RE4's sales, there would be a balance in the world.

 

[ImNotLikeThem]

Are these Capcom's expectations for upcoming games? they do seem pretty high, like with just about every japanese developer lately it seems. Those are supposed to be for just this year? PS2 RE4 out late at the end, and 2mil ww? um..

 

[koam]

2mil on the PS2? I think not. Under a million is my expectation.

 

[SolidSnakex]

2mil on the PS2? I think not. Under a million is my expectation.

You can't be serious.

 

[typhonsentra]

You can't be serious.

You really think it'll outsell the Gamecube version?

 

[SolidSnakex]

I'd be really surprised if it didn't outsell the GC version. Some fail to realise just how popular the series is with the PS fanbase still.

 

[Pedigree Chum]

I'd be really surprised if it didn't outsell the GC version. Some fail to realise just how popular the series is with the PS fanbase still.

That and how big the fanbase is. Considering they keep buying shit RE spinoffs, I'm sure that an amazing RE will sell very very well.

 

[GFord]

The day Capsom announced a PS2 version of RE4 immediately had an effect on the potential total of GC copies sold since it was no longer exclusive and coming back home to the Playstation brand.

 

[norinrad21]

I doubt Capcom will do that since nobody buys Capcom games on the Xbox.

:lol :lol :lol :lol the correct motorcycle

 

[Particle Physicist]

The day Capsom announced a PS2 version of RE4 immediately had an effect on the potential total of GC copies sold since it was no longer exclusive and coming back home to the Playstation brand.

yeah, i dont think people realize how much this crippled the sales of the GC version. especially cause it was announced before the release of the GC one.. and it was made public that the ps2 version would have a bunch of extras.

 

[cvxfreak]

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-550,000 NA+EU

:lol Not gonna happen Capcom.

Killer 7 (GC+PS2)
-330,000 worldwide

Hmm, maybe...

Final Fight: Streetwise (PS2+Xbox)
-570,000 worldwide

It needs to be released in Japan for that to happen...

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS2)
-1,300,000 worldwide

Isn't that what Onimusha 3 sold worldwide? I think Shin will be even lower than 3...

Resident Evil 4 (PS2)
-2,000,000 worldwide

I think RE4 PS2 will sell 1.5 Million at most, considering the probability of weak Japanese sales and the release of a Player's Choice version in the US. Still, Capcom might get lucky...

MegaMan Series (multi)
-2,500,000 worldwide

Eh, sure. EXE will help it get there.

 

[Link316]

yeah, i dont think people realize how much this crippled the sales of the GC version. especially cause it was announced before the release of the GC one.. and it was made public that the ps2 version would have a bunch of extras.

if some GC owners refuse to buy a game just because its no longer exclusive then that's their problem

 

[Solid]

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-550,000 NA+EU

:lol Not gonna happen Capcom.

I wouldn't say that unrealistic. Outbreak 2 is basically the most pre-ordered PS2 game right now at many European online stores. Remember that Outbreak 1 sold over 500k in Europe, even when it was offline only and got really bad press for it as well.

 

[Justin Bailey]

if some GC owners refuse to buy a game just because its no longer exclusive then that's their problem

No dummy, he's talking about ps2 owners buying a GC for RE4.

 

[JJConrad]

I predict that the PS2 version will sell faster than the GCN version, but it won't outsell it. The release of the PS2 version will give will boost the GCN version sales due to the increased awareness and attention to the game, plus(likely having) the cheaper price and being considered the better version.

I hear that Gahhigidy is also planning a EA-poll-like campaign for the game... buy at Best Buy, return to Wal-mart.

 

[Particle Physicist]

No dummy, he's talking about ps2 owners buying a GC for RE4.

that, and people waiting for the extra content.. i.e. 'the more complete version'

 

[Laurent]

Incredible sales (for a non-exclusive Gamecube game):

It's not even out yet for PlayStation 2! Who is that IGN Boards guy shiting?

 

[jarrod]

I'd be really surprised if it didn't outsell the GC version. Some fail to realise just how popular the series is with the PS fanbase still.

You fail to realize that while it may outsell the GC release in the long run, it certainly won't this fiscal year. Seriously, do you honestly expect RE4 PS2 to sell 2M copies in like 3-5 months? Not to mention RE4 will continue selling and likely go budget price this fall... if I had to guess total sales by March 2006 I'd say 1.8M GC to 1.2M PS2.

I wouldn't say that unrealistic. Outbreak 2 is basically the most pre-ordered PS2 game right now at many European online stores. Remember that Outbreak 1 sold over 500k in Europe, even when it was offline only and got really bad press for it as well.

Outbreak 2's already bombed out in the US (something like 20-30k copies sold it's first month). And Outbreak 1 only shipped 290k in EU. There's no chance this one's going to happen, especially now that the PS2 base can simply wait for the "real" Resident Evil game to show up. Outbreak 2 will be lucky to gain half the sales Capcom's expecting.

 

[koam]

It's not even out yet for PlayStation 2! Who is that IGN Boards guy shiting?

Have you been reading the thread? It's obvious that smoe people are waiting for the PS2 version.

 

[+Aliken+]

I will laugh if RE4 sold less on PS2. Like Viewtiful Joe 1, if I remember correctly the GC version out sold the Ps2 version, I bet they didn't expect that....

 

[Angst]

You fail to realize that while it may outsell the GC release in the long run, it certainly won't this fiscal year. Seriously, do you honestly expect RE4 PS2 to sell 2M copies in like 3-5 months? Not to mention RE4 will continue selling and likely go budget price this fall... if I had to guess total sales by March 2006 I'd say 1.8M GC to 1.2M PS2.

Isn't Capcom's fiscal year 2005 2005-04-01 to 2006-03-30? If so it would give RE4 on PS2 half a year to accumulate sales for FY2005.

 

[jarrod]

Isn't Capcom's fiscal year 2005 2005-04-01 to 2006-03-30? If so it would give RE4 on PS2 half a year to accumulate sales for FY2005.

I'm guessing RE4 PS2 is going to release between November and December.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

I will laugh if RE4 sold less on PS2. Like Viewtiful Joe 1, if I remember correctly the GC version out sold the Ps2 version, I bet they didn't expect that....

yes everyone said PS2 VJ sales would kill the gamecubes and I dont think VJ1 on PS2 even broke 100k insales in the us

 

[typhonsentra]

yes everyone said PS2 VJ sales would kill the gamecubes and I dont think VJ1 on PS2 even broke 100k insales in the us

Everyone seems to fotget that though. Hell, the Gamecube version at full price sold over 100k in it's first month.

 

[Pellham]

Seriously, do you honestly expect RE4 PS2 to sell 2M copies in like 3-5 months?

Most games make 70-90% of their sales in the first month, so if RE4 PS2 sells 2m, it'll sell it in one month.

I will laugh if RE4 sold less on PS2. Like Viewtiful Joe 1, if I remember correctly the GC version out sold the Ps2 version, I bet they didn't expect that....

The difference is that nobody cares about VJ but RE is an established long running franchise that is still popular. What crippled RE4's GC sales in Japan? (other than the news of a PS2 version) The fact that it was on the Gamecube, whose userbase is next to nonexistant.

There are some franchises that actually sold more on the Nintendo console than their Playstation counterpart, such as Goemon (PS1 vs N64 versions) and Harvest Moon, but the differences are fairly negligible to begin with (only a few thousand). Given the PS2's userbase in Japan, it'd be retarded to think that it won't be a huge hit.

 

[C- Warrior]

Hey... didn't realize RE4 outsold DMC3... here's all the reported sales for those wondering...

Resident Evil Outbreak (PS2)
-530,000 NA
-290,000 EU

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (PS2)
-290,000 NA
-300,000 EU

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2)
-390,000 JP

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-230,000 JP

MegaMan Battle Network 5 (GBA)
-610,000 JP

Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC+PS2)
-80,000 JP
-270,000 NA

Monster Hunter G (PS2)
-230,000 JP

Resident Evil 4 (GC)
-210,000 JP
-660,000 NA
-360,000 EU

Devil May Cry 3 (PS2)
-290,000 JP
-410,000 NA
-400,000 EU

MegaMan Series (multi)
-2,500,000 worldwide


...and expectations for this year...

Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (PS2)
-550,000 NA+EU

Killer 7 (GC+PS2)
-330,000 worldwide

Final Fight: Streetwise (PS2+Xbox)
-570,000 worldwide

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS2)
-1,300,000 worldwide

Resident Evil 4 (PS2)
-2,000,000 worldwide

MegaMan Series (multi)
-2,500,000 worldwide


...all those expectations seem way high imo, except MegaMan. RE Outbreak File #2 is already tracking way less than that actually.

The numbers for DMC3 represent only one month. (March 1st release, March 28th EA release, and the fiscal year ends March 31st, so that 400,000 is two days worth of sales for it). As expected, DMC3 will outsell RE4. But then again, DMC1 and DMC2 outsold RE: Code Veronica (PS2 ver), REmake, RE0 each so it's expected.

And to that one guy, yes--quite a few Capcom games have sold over a million.

Devil May Cry (2.4 million) 4 years worth of sales.

Devil May Cry 2 (1.8 million) 2 years worth of sales.

Devil May Cry 3 (1.2 million) 1 month worth of sales for the US. 1 month and 10 days worth for Japan, and 2 days worth for Europe.

Onimusha (1.7 million)

Onimusha 2 (1.4 million)

Onimusha 3 (1.1 million)

Resident Evil Outbreak (1.2 million)

Check back on Capcom's earlier fiscal year reports (2001,2002,2003 etc.) they have all the numbers listed out.

 

[John Harker]

Highest selling M rated game on GC?

And how is it on the overall-third party GC list.

 

[jarrod]

The numbers for DMC3 represent only one month. (March 1st release, March 28th EA release, and the fiscal year ends March 31st, so that 400,000 is two days worth of sales for it). As expected, DMC3 will outsell RE4. But then again, DMC1 and DMC2 outsold RE: Code Veronica (PS2 ver), REmake, RE0 each so it's expected.

Sure, but RE4 sales are only about 2 months worth (1 month for Europe). Both games will continue selling, both probably passing 1.8M before the year's over I expect. I bet DMC3 will end up on top, though if RE4 hadn't stumbled in Japan it'd be tough to call.

And to that one guy, yes--quite a few Capcom games have sold over a million.

Here's the full list of Capcom million sellers (not counting budget reprints, single SKUs only)...

01 Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (SNES) 6.300.000
02 Resident Evil 2 (PS1) 4.960.000
03 Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting (SNES) 4.100.000
04 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PS1) 3.500.000
05 Resident Evil (PS1) 2.750.000
06 Dino Crisis (PS1) 2.400.000
07 Devil May Cry (PS2) 2.160.000
08 Onimusha: Warlords (PS2) 2.020.000
09 Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (SNES) 2.000.000
10 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (PS2) 1.990.000
11 Disney's Aladdin (SNES) 1.750.000
12 Disney's DuckTales (NES) 1.670.000
13 Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition (Gen) 1.665.000
14 Ghosts'n Goblins (NES) 1.640.000
15 Mega Man II (NES) 1.510.000
16 Devil May Cry 2 (PS2) 1.500.000
17 Final Fight (SNES) 1.480.000
18 Disney's DuckTales (GB) 1.430.000
19 Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (PS2) 1.320.000
20 Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (PS2) 1.290.000
21 Resident Evil Outbreak (PS2) 1.290.000
22 Resident Evil (GC) 1.240.000
23 Resident Evil 4 (GC) 1.230.000
24 Disney's Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse (SNES) 1.210.000
25 Resident Evil Director's Cut: Dual Shock Edition (PS1) 1.200.000
26 Disney's Chip'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (NES) 1.195.000
27 Resident Evil 0 (GC) 1.190.000
28 Dino Crisis 2 (PS1) 1.190.000
29 Mega Man X (SNES) 1.165.000
30 Resident Evil Code: Veronica (DC) 1.140.000
31 Commando (NES) 1.137.000
32 Resident Evil Director's Cut (PS1) 1.130.000
33 Devil May Cry 3 (PS2) 1.100.000
34 Super Ghouls'n Ghosts (SNES) 1.090.000
35 Mega Man III (NES) 1.080.000
36 Final Fight 2 (SNES) 1.030.000
37 Street Fighter Alpha 3 (PS1) 1.000.000

..and franchise sales...

01 Resident Evil series (38 SKUs) 26.000.000
02 Street Fighter series (53 SKUs) 24.000.000
03 Mega Man series (95 SKUs) 22.900.000
04 Disney series (33 SKUs) 13.200.000
05 Onimusha series (10 SKUs) 6.900.000
06 Devil May Cry series (3 SKUs) 4.700.000
07 Dino Crisis series (12 SKUs) 4.400.000
08 Ghosts'n Goblins series (13 SKUs) 4.100.000
09 Final Fight series (8 SKUs) 3.100.000
10 Breath of Fire series (13 SKUs) 3.000.000
11 1942 series (3 SKUs) 1.200.000
12 Commando series (2 SKUs) 1.100.000

 

[NintendosBooger]

Everyone seems to fotget that though. Hell, the Gamecube version at full price sold over 100k in it's first month.

Some games, even those exclusive to the XBox and Playstation, have the potential to be Nintendo type-casts, like Viewtiful Joe, if they're either introduced or moved to the Nintendo console.

 

[AB 101]

I'm waiting for a price drop.

 

[John Harker]

It's 39.99 now.

 

[Barrage]

Highest selling M rated game on GC?

And how is it on the overall-third party GC list.

Highest selling M Rated Game on GC is still REmake. Barely.


The best selling third-party GC game is Sonic Adventure 2 Battle.

 

[Insertia]

Yeah, I remember the 1990s.

Yeah, in the 90's the idea of RE4 pushing only 1.2 mil worldwide was laughable.

 

[jarrod]

Yeah, in the 90's the idea of RE4 pushing only 1.2 mil worldwide was laughable.

As was the idea that Capcom would never make overall software targets on a PlayStation platform.

At least RE stabilized after being moved around though (sales are constant since the DC dip). Poor Dino Crisis has easily had the hardest fall this generation.... amazing to think it was once a killer franchise.

 

[gogogow]

wow, DMC3 did 1,1M worldwide.
Anyone know the numbers for each region?

*OT, how's Tekken 5 doing in US? (Last month's NPD thread was not completed due to E3)

 

[C- Warrior]

JPN: 290,000 (1 month + 10 days of sales)
NA: 400,000 (1 month of sales)
EU: 410,000 (2 days worth of sales)

It'll end up around what DMC2 did. 1.5-1.7 million. Still shy of DMC1. It's pretty much the Japanese market that's fucking DMC over. NA and EU numbers will end up around DMC1 numbers so all is well and good in those two regions. I think its because the Japanese don't like hard games, and despite the Japanese version being easier than the NA versoin, it still might have been too hard.