Author Topic: Official Sales Thread (Read 3163715 times)

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #2600 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:15:34 PM »

Well it's not like GTAIV is just going to stop selling...It's the kind of game that has legs...

It just doesn't have the system-selling power effect that people were expecting...

And the 50 million that MS gave Rockstar was a loan, which means they will get that money back anyway...

Ceric · « **Reply #2601 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:49:11 PM »

How can a multiplatform title really be a system seller?

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #2602 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:54:52 PM »

Quote from: Bill Aurion on May 15, 2008, 08:15:34 PM

It just doesn't have the system-selling power effect that people were expecting...

The reason is probably because anyone who cares about hardcore violent games probably already owned a PS3 and/or 360 to begin with. The hardcore "mature" market is only so big, and 90% of the people who care probably already have the systems by now anyway. Mom and Dad and Grandma aren't going to be playing GTA IV, so really, how could it be a system seller?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #2603 on:** May 15, 2008, 09:29:29 PM »

The argument many (fanboys) used was that many PS2 owners were waiting for GTAIV to come out before getting a 360 or PS3... =)

Kairon · « **Reply #2604 on:** May 15, 2008, 09:36:52 PM »

Maybe 360 and PS3 sales will be better in May...

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #2605 on:** May 15, 2008, 09:38:11 PM »

In the face of WiiFit, any improvement on the 360/PS3 side will be comparably minimal...

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #2606 on:** May 15, 2008, 09:44:11 PM »

This Gens Winner is....

NINTENDO

Well now that GTA4 has failed to help the 360/PS3, nothing, I repeat, NOTHING is going to stop the Wii, period. Now I hope 3rd parties will get the message that the Wii is the true successor to the PS2, and finally start giving it serious support.

With numbers like this, it's only a matter of time before the major share holders of each company start asking why their companies aren't supporting the Wii more. With all the money to be made, eventually the people at the top are going to step in and make the Wii their companies focus.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #2607 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:02:09 PM »

This thread is fanboi thread of the year. These are some serious early judgments from two time losers.

Kairon · « **Reply #2608 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:22:07 PM »

Seriously guys, wait for May.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #2609 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:34:28 PM »

But Gamepost said GTAIV would affect Iron Man (the movie) sales and yet Iron Man is doing pretty good in the Box Office. So therefore I conclude GTAIV equals failure.

IceCold · « **Reply #2610 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:34:55 PM »

Quote from: Arbok on May 15, 2008, 07:53:39 PM

Quote from: Bill Aurion on May 15, 2008, 06:59:03 PM
GTAIV did NOTHING to boost 360 and PS3 sales! NOTHING!

Oh... my... god

It's over, it's over. Not even the most hardcore fan of the 360 or PS3 can argue about a sales turnaround at this point to overtake the Wii.

Well didn't we know that the PS3 and 360 are catering to a niche market which buys lots of software, and aren't expanding their fanbase? I guess the PS3 could have done better, but nearly everyone who wants a 360 already has one.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #2611 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:37:00 PM »

Quote from: IceCold on May 15, 2008, 11:34:55 PM

Quote from: Arbok on May 15, 2008, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: Bill Aurion on May 15, 2008, 06:59:03 PM
GTAIV did NOTHING to boost 360 and PS3 sales! NOTHING!

Oh... my... god

It's over, it's over. Not even the most hardcore fan of the 360 or PS3 can argue about a sales turnaround at this point to overtake the Wii.

Well didn't we know that the PS3 and 360 are catering to a niche market which buys lots of software, and aren't expanding their fanbase? I guess the PS3 could have done better, but nearly everyone who wants a 360 already has one in the shop and one in the junkyard.

Mario · « **Reply #2612 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:56:45 PM »

So Mario Kart is a bigger system seller than GTA.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2613 on:** May 16, 2008, 12:07:02 AM »

This concludes the thread.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #2614 on:** May 16, 2008, 05:06:12 AM »

Quote from: Kairon on May 15, 2008, 11:22:07 PM

Seriously guys, wait for May.

And after that let's wait for June to see what an amazing system seller Metal Gear Solid 4 is, am I right?

Seriously, this isn't even being fanboyish at this point...It's almost 3 million sales for sub-400K system sales...GTA will probably sell another 3 million or more next month but there won't be much change in hardware...

Kairon · « **Reply #2615 on:** May 16, 2008, 05:48:50 AM »

Nah, I don't believe in MGS' ability to move significant hardware. But this is GTA, so I'd rather stay on the safe side.

I'm curious as to Nintendo's allocation numbers though. With Japan Wii Sales at maybe about 70k a week, that could be leaving 1.4 million units for America, Eruope, and others. I was worried that Wii numbers would drop back in April, but I'm starting to wonder whether these 700k monthly numbers are actually sustainable... they just might be... and Nintendo's actually looking to increase capacity another 600k units!?!?! Wow.

I'd have to think that Nintendo's going to allocate those extra units to expanding markets, especially with the concern over when demand will end. Korea they've launched in... maybe China this year... I know they're already in South Africa... well... maybe they need to enter the Indian market, I know the 360 has...

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #2616 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:47:16 PM »

According to this article on VGChartz (trust them or not, they're always pretty close), Wii is officially #1 in region on the planet, having just eclipsed the XBox 360 after only 79 weeks on store shelves.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2617 on:** May 29, 2008, 12:36:19 AM »

THE WAVES OF DISRUPTION ARE CRASHING DOWN

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #2618 on:** May 29, 2008, 12:53:06 AM »

This is awesome news! Next up 50% of the market.

Kairon · « **Reply #2619 on:** May 29, 2008, 12:57:26 AM »

50% of the market... hmm... that'd be mid 2009 is my guess?

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #2620 on:** May 29, 2008, 01:02:12 AM »

According to Vgchartz Wii has 45.6% of the market. So it is fairly close.I would agree with your timeframe Kairon.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #2621 on:** May 29, 2008, 01:05:04 AM »

I am gonna bet wii will have 50% by late tomorrow

Kenology · « **Reply #2622 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:30:16 AM »

^lol!

50% market share by the end of the fiscal year (if not calender year).

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #2623 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:40:22 PM »

Well it's that time of the month again folks.

Hardware Sales for May 2008

Wii 675.1K
Nintendo DS 452.6K
PlayStation 3 208.7K
PlayStation Portable 182.3K
Xbox 360 186.6K

Top 10 Software for May 2008

1. GTA IV - Xbox 360 – 871.3K

2. Mario Kart Wii (w/ wheel) – Wii – 787.4K

3. Wii Fit (w/ Balance Board) – 687.7K

4. GTA IV - PS3 – 442.9K

5. Wii Play (w/ remote) – Wii – 294.6K

6. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii – 171.1K

7. Iron Man - PS2 – 130.6K

8. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Wii – 116.8K

9. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - DS – 107K

10. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time - DS – 102K

Nintendo domination as usual.

Deguello · « **Reply #2624 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:59:03 PM »

Mario Kart is pretty impressive, mainly because of the huge Mega Box it's shipped in. I actually filled it with 5 Wii game cases and there was room left over for a hot dog.

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Will Nintendo pull off another 30 for 30 in Japan sales this year and, if so, how many times?

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