Author Topic: Official DS Sales Thread (Read 874297 times)

Bloodworth · « **Reply #1500 on:** March 16, 2006, 05:52:51 PM »

DS 138,717
PSP 40,000

I wouldn't be that worried about it.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1501 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:02:42 PM »

Not to be a pain, but when did Jon preorder his?

Frankly, I'm fingering the cancel button on this order. If it's going to take THAT much longer, I might as well wait for the US release.

jasonditz · « **Reply #1502 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:07:31 PM »

I'm a little worried about the 138K, since I'm assuming that's every one they were able to produce... That's only what, 6 million a year? They better get production up or its going to take 20 years to make sure everyone in Japan's got one.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #1503 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:22:02 PM »

Smash_brother, it's barely been two weeks. You can do whatever you like, but I'd wait at least until the US release is official before you cancel.

jasonditz, there are simply initial production problems. They'll be able to make more in the long run.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #1504 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:33:34 PM »

I didn't preorder; just requested the unit directly through Lik-Sang, so I was not in the normal queue and cannot help you determine when yours might show up.

RiskyChris · « **Reply #1505 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:38:23 PM »

Can you pretend you need another one (white) and send it to me?

=( I'm so desperate... I don't own a DS right now, but I do own MKDS and Jump Superstars.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1506 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:58:34 PM »

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Originally posted by: RiskyChris
Can you pretend you need another one (white) and send it to me?

=( I'm so desperate... I don't own a DS right now, but I do own MKDS and Jump Superstars.

Ok, your story beats mine.

Ah, I didn't realize Lik-Sang sent you one directly.

I'll hold off.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #1507 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:38:13 PM »

I'm guessing that Navy is the most popular color, and thus we'll have to wait the longest. If you e-mailed Lik Sang to change it to Ice Blue, you'd probably get it sooner, but you'd also have Ice Blue to carry around.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1508 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:00:53 PM »

A poll on my own site reveals the same.

The navy orders are likely backed up for miles worth of excel sheet...

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #1509 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:32:27 PM »

Unfortunately, Navy does not look nearly as cool as I'd hoped. It's not even close to black, and the color noticeably shifts at the edges of the clamshell. Also, the inside faces are more lightly colored and are not glossy. I haven't seen the Crystal White model up close, but I would guess these issues are less prominent.

vudu · « **Reply #1510 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:04:40 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
I'm guessing that Navy is the most popular color, and thus we'll have to wait the longest. If you e-mailed Lik Sang to change it to Ice Blue, you'd probably get it sooner, but you'd also have Ice Blue to carry around.

People are so insecure about their electronics. I know some people who are actually insecure enough that they get embarrassed that I have a pink Razr just because they think their manliness is called into question by association.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1511 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:57:59 AM »

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Originally posted by: vudu
People are so insecure about their electronics. I know some people who are actually insecure enough that they get embarrassed that I have a pink Razr just because they think their manliness is called into question by association.

I don't think it's an issue of security so much as the color being, well, fugly.

It looks like a big piece of sugarless gum, IMO, anyway.

vudu · « **Reply #1512 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:20:32 AM »

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It looks like a big piece of sugarless gum, IMO, anyway.

Ouch. Well, it's T-Mobile's pink, not Cingular's pink, so it doesn't really have the gum thing going on.

(Or maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel better.)

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1513 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:19:51 AM »

Nah, those have different color schemes on the outside and they're not a rectangular prism in the same way the DSL is.

The iPod Shuffle has a similar problem, where it looks like you should chew it for 15-20 minutes then spit it into the garbage.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1514 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:45:18 AM »

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Originally posted by: vudu
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It looks like a big piece of sugarless gum, IMO, anyway.
Ouch. Well, it's T-Mobile's pink, not Cingular's pink, so it doesn't really have the gum thing going on.

(Or maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel better.)

Only a real man can wear pink
But there is no way a real MAN would own a pink phone

Avinash_Tyagi · « **Reply #1515 on:** March 18, 2006, 05:57:06 AM »

Its funny how the DS in one week in Japan sells more than the PSP did in one month in NA.

(Feb NPD puts PSP at 170,000 and DS at 150,000)

IceCold · « **Reply #1516 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:25:07 AM »

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(Feb NPD puts PSP at 170,000 and DS at 150,000)

Really? Damn. I thought the DS's holiday would give it momentum, but I guess not. Now we'll have to see if MPH and Tetris make a difference.. And then Mario later on.

Mario · « **Reply #1517 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:33:15 PM »

Has PSP overtaken DS yet in the US? I've stopped following NPD because I think it's wildly inacurate, but I think the numbers are very close. Brain Training is on its way though

IceCold · « **Reply #1518 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:44:44 PM »

I don't think so.. it's only been marginally better than the DS for a while now, so with the DS launch, there's still some separation.

RiskyChris · « **Reply #1519 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:46:53 PM »

I'd like to see a comparison of the number of hours of DS usage over that of the PSP. Seriously, what are all those PSP owners doing with their systems?

Svevan · « **Reply #1520 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:54:00 PM »

I have seen a few PSPs around, but I have never seen anyone play one. I DO see people watching movies and listening to music with them. I have an iPod for music (a better device besides) and would never watch a movie on a portable anything. So aside from, I don't know, the sudden and unexpected release of a good game, I see no reason to buy one.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #1521 on:** March 18, 2006, 11:10:58 PM »

Rather than just hour usage, do game hour usage for psp. I'm sure it'll be about 10:1 ratio. PSP is used as a movie player for planes and an mp3 player mainly.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #1522 on:** March 19, 2006, 08:27:15 AM »

I still might get one partialy for watching movies on but I am getting aprtable dvd player for my car anyways so I dontknwo buttehre is a few games i want unless they come over to DS. Seams liek Midway and Sega are giving psp alot more suport lately also. I am stillwiating to see who gets MK first. I want MK for my DS but If it goes to PSP Ill be getting one then.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #1523 on:** March 19, 2006, 09:01:51 AM »

I suspect Sony of buying their own stock back to increase sales to encourage software development for the console.

Seriously, I do.

IceCold · « **Reply #1524 on:** March 19, 2006, 01:12:30 PM »

If they're selling it for a loss, then that's the smart thing to do..

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