Topic: Official DS Sales Thread

[BlackNMild2k1]

source: Bloomberg.com

No more copying and pasting full articles please.

DS continues to outdo all forecast and Nintendo just can't produce them fast enough.
 

[Aussiedude]

No more copying and pasting full articles please.

Source  

[UncleBob]

Q&A with Peter Dille, senior vice present of marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

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Originally posted by: http://www.upi.com/Hi-Tech/view.php?StoryID=20060718-011505-7402r
Q. The DS is currently getting all of the buzz and hype, what do you think Sony can do to get people talking more about the PSP?

A. In North America, the PSP has outsold all next-generation handhelds since we launched in March 2005, with more than 4.7 million units sold. In May, according to NPD data, the PSP was the top-selling portable handheld at nearly 160,000 units. We're pleased with the success the PSP has achieved, and the next step is to build on that success with our core gaming audience to reach a wider mass market audience. One key finding in our market research is that many consumers don't understand everything the PSP can do. So starting this summer, we're embarking on a major marketing campaign to educate consumers about the multi-functionality of the PSP beyond gaming. It's a powerful device in a portable package, and this effort will help us continue the momentum that made PSP the No. 1 selling system in its class last year.

[Artimus]

I love how they dont mention the NPD data that shows their decline.

I also love how they think the focus on games (since when?) is their problem. It's the exact opposite, morons!

[BlackNMild2k1]

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
source: Bloomberg.com

No more copying and pasting full articles please.
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I only copied half of the article, well a little more than half, but it definately wasn't the full article.

[IceCold]

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One key finding in our market research is that many consumers don't understand everything the PSP can do. So starting this summer, we're embarking on a major marketing campaign to educate consumers about the multi-functionality of the PSP beyond gaming. It's a powerful device in a portable package, and this effort will help us continue the momentum that made PSP the No. 1 selling system in its class last year.

Wow. Just when you thought the PSP's tie-in ratio couldn't go any lower, this happens..

[UncleBob]

Didn't they start out trying to market the PSP as a multi-functional gadget?  Then they tried pushing it as a gaming machine (It's like carpet you play outside)... now they're back to the multi-function thing.

[nickmitch]

No, it was like carpet you could watch out side and nuts you could play with outside (which I now realize is hilarious as well as stupid).

[SixthAngel]

When you don't have any games coming out you don't have much of choice but to concentrate on the other functions.

[KDR_11k]

One key finding in our market research is that many consumers don't understand everything the PSP can do.

I don't think it's a good idea to tell them that the PSP can't play PS2 games.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Nor DVDs.

Plus try convincing them web browsing is a super-fun-ride when you lack a keyboard and a suitable pointing device.

[Smash_Brother]

It's called "creative classification" and Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert) cites it as one of the most commonly used weasel tricks.

Note:

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...and this effort will help us continue the momentum that made PSP the No. 1 selling system in its class last year.

They can call the PSP the number one selling system because they've isolated it to a "class" and they when they say "next gen", they don't count the DS because "next gen" is, once again, creative classification.

Remember when McDonalds had "Lobster Roll Sandwiches"? Remember how the ad campaign called it "Honest to goodness lobster"?

Yeah, it was CC. That was likely made from the same stuff as the imitation crab meat.

It's the same BS Sony has pulled for years: twist and mangle the truth so that even the worst situations sound like they're turning out in Sony's favor.

Don't be surprised if they use the PS3's classification as a "computer" to call it "the best selling item of its class!" or some other such hogsh*t.

But it doesn't matter. At some point, they won't be able to lie their way out of a reality when the PS3 flops and Sony is forced to file chapter 11.

Seriously, if BluRay manages to sink the PS3 (and all indications suggest that it will), then Sony has run out of options.

I'd love to see an interviewer ask a Sony rep why Sony had to borrow $700 million to manufacture the PS3. Then, when they put the Sony spin on it, saying that it was a "good market for borrowing", ask why Nintendo didn't borrow money to manufacture the Wii if the market was supposedly so good.

Man, I have a list of questions I'd ask them. I'm glad the DS is doing so insanely well. I don't think I could have dealt with it if Sony's tactics of lies and spin won them the handheld console market.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Media-Create July 17th - 23rd

Software
1. (DS, Nintendo) New Super Mario Brothers - 145,095 / 2,401,965
2. (DS, Nintendo) Shaberu! Oryouri Nabi - 126,530
3. (DS, Nintendo) More Brain Training - 72,327 / 2,824,538
4. (PS2, Bandai) Battle Stadium DON - 49,085
5. (DS, Nintendo) Brain Training - 44,499 / 2,584,420
6. (PS2, Konami) Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 13 - 44,242 / 196,148
7. (PSP, SCE) BLEACH Heat The Soul 3 - 35,476
8. (GC, Bandai) Battle Stadium DON - 35,399
9. (DS, Nintendo) Animal Crossing: Wild World - 35,121 / 2,972,162
10. (DS, Nintendo) English Training DS - 28,905 / 1,289,633
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11. NDS - Kanpeki Kanji (TDK) - 22,500
12. PS2 - Persona 3 (Atlus) - 22,000 / 138,682
13. NDS - Tetris DS (Nintendo)
14. NDS - Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
15. PS2 - Wrestle Kingdom (Yuke's) - 17,800
16. NDS - Project Hacker (Nintendo) - 16,900 / 54,065
17. PS2 - Winning Eleven 10 (Konami)
18. PSP - LocoRoco (Sony) - 16,000 / 47,848
19. PS2 - Ape Escape Million Monkeys (Sony)
20. NDS - Pokemon Ranger (Nintendo)
21. NDS - Naruto RPG 3 (Tomy) - 11,700 / 38,218
22. PSP - Tekken DR (Namco Bandai) - 11,000 / 78,000
23. NDS - Digimon Story (Namco Bandai)
24. NDS - Touch! Bomberman Land (Hudson) - 10,700
25. PS2 - GPO Blue (Sony) - 9,900
26. NDS - Rockman ZX (Capcom) - 9,700
27. PSP - My Vacation (Sony)
28. NDS - Big Brain Acamedy (Nintendo)
29. PS2 - Xenosaga Episode III (Namco)
30. PSP - Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0 (Banpresto) - 7,400

NDS Kanpeki Kanji - 22,500 [NEW]
NDS Kanpeki English - 7,100 [NEW]
NDS Bomberman Land DS - 10,700 [NEW]
NDS Project Jacker - 16,900
NDS Naruto RPG 3 - 11,700
NDS Rockman ZX - 9,700

PSP Ultraman FE0 - 7,400 [NEW]
PSP Portable Island - 4,600 [NEW]
PSP Kings Field Additional 1- 3,600 [NEW]
PSP Loco Roco - 16,000
PSP Quiz Gundam - 5,000
PSP Tekken DR - 11,000

PS2 Wrestle Kingdom - 17,800 [NEW]
PS2 GPO Blue - 9900 [NEW]
PS2 Garou Battle Archives - 7,100 [NEW]
PS2 Persona 3 - 22,000
(mc)

Hardware
DSL - 262,000
PSP - 35,000
PS2 - 22,000
DS - 6,300
GBASP - 2,900
Xbox360 - 1,400

[Mario]

You posted some of the same games twice... anyway the two dead systems are fighting it out, if only GC beat that PSP game. So close! What were GC hardware numbers?  

[cmoney]

Hmm. Wow. That's a bit of a jump. Need to get out more of the pinkDSlitegoodness

[BlackNMild2k1]

Mario: I haven't seen the GC vs Xbox #'s yet

cmoney: I think any color DS lite would do, they are selling out of stock everytime upon delivery of the shipment. They could make a best seller out of a s#!t brown if they really wanted to.  

[Mario]

Something interesting is that New Super Mario Bros is on track to outsell Super Mario World.

This is a new golden era in gaming folks!

Oh yeah, new Australian weekly sales chart is out



Good to see more DS games, but i'd rather people just kept buying New SMB and Brain Age instead. This does send a good message to third parties though.

[cmoney]

Ah so true. I think I'D by a s**tbrown DSlite, myself. Would look groovy indeed.

[Smash_Brother]

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Originally posted by: cmoney
Ah so true. I think I'D by a s**tbrown DSlite, myself. Would look groovy indeed.

The official color name would be "Mocha", of course.

[IceCold]

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I'd love to see an interviewer ask a Sony rep why Sony had to borrow $700 million to manufacture the PS3. Then, when they put the Sony spin on it, saying that it was a "good market for borrowing", ask why Nintendo didn't borrow money to manufacture the Wii if the market was supposedly so good.

With all due respect to Nintendo, they have chosen a path that vastly differs from ours. The PS3 focuses on cutting edge technology for games and for multimedia; our Cell processor and Blu-Ray drive make the PS3 the most advanced of all the consoles in the upcoming generation. The "Wii", on the other hand, while capable enough to cater to its niche market, lags behind technologically. As you may know, the "Wii" is not capable of rendering High Definition textures, due to its lack of processing power. Some may even call it outdated when comparing it to our PS3. Taking this into mind, our manufacturing costs are sure to be higher than the competition. Since the environment is currently conducive to borrowing, we decided to take a small loan in order to ensure that the PS3 is ready on time. Furthermore, the people who will directly benefit from this loan are our loyal consumers. They will be able to get the PS3 and its second-to-none features for a low price this autumn. Our retail price is, dare I say, a bargain for anyone who buys it, especially considering the fact that some Blu-Ray players retail for more themselves. It is obvious that this strategy will pay dividends come the PS3 launch.

I should be hired by Sony

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Something interesting is that New Super Mario Bros is on track to outsell Super Mario World.

This is a new golden era in gaming folks!

Wow, really? Wonderful.. How I long for the days when Mario ruled the world..  

[Mario]

This should put things into perspective.

[BlackNMild2k1]

This should put it into an even better perspective.

[Mario]

Haha it's like he got a Mushroom after just being released, and is heading towards the Giant Mushroom. Amazing how it surpassed Super Mario Sunshine in one week. I wonder if this huge hype will carry on towards Super Mario Galaxy? I certainly hope so!

[BlackNMild2k1]

Here is another chart that includes the Top 9 DS games

[KDR_11k]

Where's Super Mario Land 2 on that Mario chart?