General Gaming Sales/Charts Discussion

[Rummy]

Ah, just seen that on Jimbob's facebook and was coming here to post it! What's the comparison of Xbone and WiiU sales LTD here? Does anyone know where to get such figures?

[Goron_3]

Interesting to see that the PS3 was the second fastest console to reach 1 mil at the time. Many people think the PS3 did badly in year 1 but on the strength of its brand name it actually matched (and outdid in some places) the 360's first year.

[Rummy]

Interesting to see that the PS3 was the second fastest console to reach 1 mil at the time. Many people think the PS3 did badly in year 1 but on the strength of its brand name it actually matched (and outdid in some places) the 360's first year.

 

It was a quite staggered generation off the top of my head though, and both systems released with a prohibitive cost to some - the question I'd ask is was the 360's higher than the PS3's? PS3 had a value added blu-ray player in it to take the hit too.

 

The UK chart makes for interesting reading. Minecraft is doing well. Only 1 PC title in the top 40. Do people say the PC scene is dead? I honestly don't know and yet it gets plenty of ports.

http://gonintendo.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=147502

 

Are these sales sourced from shops, online, or digital dsitribution? I think most PC gamers would be getting their games via things like Steam and other digital download services, rather than retail discs etc. Sims however is an exception in the market and appeal it has(one of the largest selling games series of all times, or am I misinformed?). People who were previous fans of the series likely won't be 'PC Gamers' as it were, and likely to buy in a shop I'd guess.

[Daft]

The UK chart makes for interesting reading. Minecraft is doing well. Only 1 PC title in the top 40. Do people say the PC scene is dead? I honestly don't know and yet it gets plenty of ports. I know it's easier to do. Tomodachi Life is sticking around a good while as is MK8 but that's it bar Pokemon X at 40 and one DS title. All 4 of the console versions of Watch Dogs are still there more than 3 months after release. Will the Wii U version even chart 4 one week if/when it's ever released? I'd like to know the sales numbers for all these games rather than an arbitrary number each week. Nintendo are dead in the UK compared to the others.

 

 

 

http://gonintendo.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=147502

 

That chart doesn't take into account digital distribution. If it did, I think it would be quite different.

[Wii]

Seen this over on IGN last night.

 

Top 15 pre-orders of Amazon UK:

 

1. Destiny PS4
   
2. Destiny Xbox One
   
3. FIFA 15 Ultimate Edition PS4
   
4. Destiny XBOX 360
   
5. FIFA 15 Ultimate Edition Xbox One
   
6. FIFA 15 Ultimate Edition XBOX 360
   
7. FIFA 15 PS4
   
8. FIFA 15 XBOX 360
   
9. Destiny Limited Edition PS4
   
10. PS4 Destiny Bundle
    
11. FIFA 15 PS3
    
12. FIFA 15 Xbox One
    
13. Destiny PS3
    
14. FIFA 15 Ultimate Edition PS3
    
15. Xbox One Destiny Bundle
    

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/new-releases/videogames/ref=sv_vg_h__13

 

I think that's a sad list. No variety and no wonder there's talk of the industry being in trouble.

 

@Rummy No I don't think it does include digital releases and that would explain the lack of PC titles. Didn't think of that. And @Daft is right, the chart would be completely different otherwise.

[Goron_3]

I don't think that the list is sad at all; it's simply a reflection of the multiplatform nature of the big games coming out soon.

 

Also, screw FIFA.

[Serebii]

It's also indicative of the fact those two games are out very soon (one out now) and that's when pre-orders for games tend to ramp up.

[Rummy]

Destiny is on 360 but not on PS3?* Tbh I hadn't even realised Destiny wasn't exclusively next-gen - is there any notable disadvantage to the PS360 versions compared to PS4XBone?

 

*I'm a hasty blind idiot -.-

Edited September 9, 2014 by Rummy

[Happenstance]

Destiny is on 360 but not on PS3? Tbh I hadn't even realised Destiny wasn't exclusively next-gen - is there any notable disadvantage to the 360 version compared to XBone and PS4?

 

Destiny is on PS3 as well.

 

I know the PS4 version has some exclusive content, Im not sure thats also on the PS3 version though.

[Rummy]

Destiny is on PS3 as well.

 

I know the PS4 version has some exclusive content, Im not sure thats also on the PS3 version though.

 

Yeah I looked at all the destiny in the list and somehow managed to miss the PS3 one at number 13! I think the PS3/360 gap indicates a lot of PS3 owners might have moved on to PS4s, and possibly some 360 owners too.

[Happenstance]

I wonder if Destiny on PS3 being much further down is showing the difference between people with PS3s and 360s. Those who had PS3s have already upgraded to PS4 while its less so with 360 to Xbox One. Obviously no way to say from just that data we have but its possible.

[Serebii]

Xbox One's first week sales in Japan are known: 23,562

 

This is the worst launch since 1998 with the SNK NeoGeoPocket which did 21,471. Even the Bandai SwanCrystal did better in less time.

 

Console gaming really is dead over there.

[Hero-of-Time]

Xbox One's first week sales in Japan are known: 23,562

 

This is the worst launch since 1998 with the SNK NeoGeoPocket which did 21,471. Even the Bandai SwanCrystal did better in less time.

 

Console gaming really is dead over there.

 

I have no idea why then even launched the thing over there. Given the state of the sales of the other consoles and the general dislike of the Xbox brand over there, it was a disaster waiting to happen.

[liger05]

Xbox One's first week sales in Japan are known: 23,562

 

This is the worst launch since 1998 with the SNK NeoGeoPocket which did 21,471. Even the Bandai SwanCrystal did better in less time.

 

Console gaming really is dead over there.

 

 

I don't think the sales of the XB1 are any kind of indicator of what the console market is like in Japan. Everyone knew the XB1 would bomb hard in Japan

 

I wonder if Destiny on PS3 being much further down is showing the difference between people with PS3s and 360s. Those who had PS3s have already upgraded to PS4 while its less so with 360 to Xbox One. Obviously no way to say from just that data we have but its possible.

 

No doubt about it. You only have to look at the continued good sales of 360 titles in the UK and especially the US. Many 360 owners seem to still be very much content with that they have and MS haven't managed to convince people that its time to upgrade.

[Wii]

This weeks Japanese software and hardware sales:

 

1. [3DS] Yokai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level-5, 07/10/14) – 63,401 (2,422,146)
   
2. [3DS] Dragon Quest X Online (Square Enix, 09/04/14) – 52,375 (New)
   
3. [PSV] Toukiden Kiwami (Koei Tecmo, 08/28/14) – 26,599 (105,983)
   
4. [PSV] Love Live! School Idol Paradise Vol. 1: Printemps Unit / Vol 2. BiBi Unit / Vol 3. Lily White Unit (Kadokawa Games, 08/28/14) – 12,856 (72,566)
   
5. [PS3] Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (Atlus, 08/28/14) – 12,004 (101,472)
   
6. [PS4] Samurai Warriors 4 (Koei Tecmo, 09/04/14) – 11,757 (New)
   
7. [XBO] Titanfall (EA, 09/04/14) – 8,961 (New)
   
8. [Wii U] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo, 05/29/14) – 8,221 (659,079)
   
9. [3DS] Medarot 8: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver. (Rocket, 08/28/14) – 8,214 (41,540)
   
10. [XBO] Dead Rising 3 (Microsoft, 09/04/14) – 7,786 (New)
    
11. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island (Nintendo, 07/24/14) – 6,919 (173,980)
    
12. [XBO] Forza Motorsport 5 (Microsoft, 09/04/14) – 5,948 (New)
    
13. [PSP] Toukiden Kiwami (Koei Tecmo, 08/28/14) – 5,802 (16,828)
    
14. [3DS] Yokai Watch (Level-5, 07/11/13) – 5,7000 (1,264,844)
    
15. [PS3] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (Konami, 09/04/14) – 5,222 (New)
    
16. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 (Bandai Namco, 08/07/14) – 5,009 (133,059)
    
17. [Wii U] Hyrule Warriors (Koei Tecmo, 08/14/14) – 4,933 (96,812)
    
18. [PS4] The Last of Us Remastered (SCE, 08/21/14) – 4,898 (44,266)
    
19. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Don and Katsu’s Space-Time Great Adventure (Banai Namco, 06/26/14) – 4,749 (157,369)
    
20. [PS3] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Masou Kishin F Coffin of the End (Bandai Namco, 08/28/14) – 4,437 (33,245)
    

 

1. Xbox One – 25,674 (N/A)
   
2. 3DS LL – 23,624 (30,111)
   
3. PlayStation Vita – 14,441 (19,578)
   
4. Wii U – 7,349 (8,584)
   
5. PlayStation 4 – 7,299 (6,502)
   
6. PlayStation 3 – 6,139 (7,895)
   
7. 3DS – 5,931 (7,404)
   
8. PlayStation Vita TV – 910 (1,156)
   
9. PSP – 288 (187)
   
10. Xbox 360 – 126 (86)
    

[Josh64]

I don't think the sales of the XB1 are any kind of indicator of what the console market is like in Japan. Everyone knew the XB1 would bomb hard in Japan

 

There was no doubt it would struggle but I'd still say it is a sign of how bad the console market is over there.

 

Just look at Wii's post, despite the low numbers, it was still the best selling home console of the week.

[Hero-of-Time]

NPD sales results for August are starting to trickle in. No solid figures yet but here's a few things taken from the Gaf thread.

 

PS4: #1 best selling

 

-“When lining up sales of PS4 and Xbox One after ten months on the market,” said Callahan. “The combined PS4 and Xbox One hardware sales are greater by over 70 percent compared to their predecessors.”

 

-"PlayStation" (PS4 + PS3) sold more than Nintendo or Microsoft home consoles.

 

-Xbox One sales are on a positive trajectory, nearly doubling sales in August in the U.S. compared to July due in part to strong demand for the Xbox One Madden NFL 15’bundle. The holiday season is upon us we’re looking forward to bringing the best value bundles, incredible offers like the ‘Buy a Console Get a Game Free’ promotion running now and more great games as we gear up for the launches of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2, Destiny, Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.”

 

-PlayStation 4 was #1 in hardware sales for the eighth consecutive month and remains the cumulative leader for next generation game consoles.

 

-PlayStation led the month for next generation software with Madden NFL 15 for PS4 taking the #1 spot for overall software sales.

 

-Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Ultimate Evil Edition and Madden NFL 15 had their strongest sales on PS4 and were the biggest third party releases of the month.

 

-The Last of Us Remastered continues to have strong momentum on PS4; it was the top selling first-party title in August.

 

-For the third consecutive month, PlayStation was #1 in combined home console hardware sales (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3).

[Goron_3]

Wii U sold around 59k compared to just under 200k for the PS4.

 

Eugh. It needs Smash so bad.

[Josh64]

Honestly, I'm surprised it's even doing 59k

[Wii]

This weeks UK sales chart.

 

01 (NE) PS4 DESTINY (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

02 (NE) XBO DESTINY (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

03 (NE) 360 DESTINY (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

04 (NE) PS3 DESTINY (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

05 (01) PC THE SIMS 4 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

06 (02) PS4 THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)

07 (03) 360 MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION (MICROSOFT)

08 (06) PS4 WATCH DOGS (UBISOFT)

09 (04) PS3 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)

10 (13) PS4 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

11 (07) 3DS TOMODACHI LIFE (NINTENDO)

12 (NE) PS4 INFAMOUS: FIRST LIGHT (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)

13 (NE) PS4 NHL 15 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

14 (19) 360 WATCH DOGS (UBISOFT)

15 (08) 360 GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2)

16 (NE) PS3 NARUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION (BANDAI NAMCO GAMES)

17 (11) XBO TITANFALL (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

18 (24) PS3 WATCH DOGS (UBISOFT)

19 (16) 360 PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

20 (18) XBO CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

21 (12) 360 TERRARIA (505 GAMES)

22 (05) PS4 METRO REDUX (KOCH MEDIA)

23 (14) 360 THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)

24 (NE) XBO NHL 15 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

25 (NE) 360 NARUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION (BANDAI NAMCO GAMES)

26 (20) PS3 GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2)

27 (21) WIU MARIO KART 8 (NINTENDO)

28 (09) XBO METRO REDUX (KOCH MEDIA)

29 (23) PS3 PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

30 (32) 360 SKATE 3 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

31 (10) PS4 DIABLO III REAPER OF SOULS ULTIMATE EVIL (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)

32 (17) PS4 MADDEN NFL 15 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

33 (NE) PS3 THE BORDERLANDS COLLECTION (1 & 2) (TAKE 2)

34 (NE) 360 THE BORDERLANDS COLLECTION (1 & 2) (TAKE 2)

35 (30) 360 LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)

36 (25) PS4 PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

37 (34) XBO WATCH DOGS (UBISOFT)

38 (36) PS4 WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER (BETHESDA SOFTWORKS)

39 (26) 360 TITANFALL (ELECTRONIC ARTS)

40 (__) 3DS MARIO KART 7 (NINTENDO)

[liger05]

Smash Bros 3DS has sold 1 mil first week in Japan. Good job!!

 

And some said Nintendo should of released the wii u version first

[Rummy]

Imo they should have - because I don't think the 3DS version will have struggled for sales(especially in Japan), whereas I think the WiiU may struggle more - people might now be happy enough with the 3DS version and wait out the WiiU version. WiiU first might have helped shift some more of the actual consoles, however.

[liger05]

Imo they should have - because I don't think the 3DS version will have struggled for sales(especially in Japan), whereas I think the WiiU may struggle more - people might now be happy enough with the 3DS version and wait out the WiiU version. WiiU first might have helped shift some more of the actual consoles, however.

 

Wii U is a lost cause. It's all about keeping the 3DS afloat now.

[Sheikah]

People were paying ~£20 for a demo of Smash. You don't think they would pay for a Wii U if the Wii U version of the game was the only thing available?

[liger05]

People were paying ~£20 for a demo of Smash. You don't think they would pay for a Wii U if the Wii U version of the game was the only thing available?

 

Not saying they wouldn't but that would be just be a initial surge and then as we have seen with MK8 back to poor sales.

 

The 3DS is Nintendo's money machine right now and has to last until the next platform arrives. It's vital that the 3DS still gets big titles and for me should take precedence over the Wii U.