LordOcidax
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Media Create Sales: Week 13, 2014 (Mar 24 - Mar 30)
- Thread starter Chris1964
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New LovePlus killed the relationship. If I'm not mistaken, it actually deleted saves that people transferred over, which must be pretty horrifying for a game like that.
test_account
XP-39C²
It also only existed for Vita to begin with. So far, the numbers are actually near identical (about 160k opening for both games). It shall be interesting to see how it keeps selling =)
Pre Tax bumps.
Well, one thing for sure, Next week's charts is going to be brutal.
Only people saying that were people who didn't follow the MC threads week to week. Only thing that will stabilize PS4 numbers is weekly game releases.
Only people saying that were people who didn't follow the MC threads week to week. Only thing that will stabilize PS4 numbers is weekly game releases.
Yes. OVERstocked.
can anyone provide some insight regarding the sales trajectory of the PS4 so far??
I mean, we all know consoles have a good starting week and start dropping from there. I would like to know whether PS4 is in line with what history has shown so far or if it's showing some unprecedented drop for a launching console.
I see a lot of alarming PS4 posts in the MC Threads, I wonder if they are warranted or just hyperbole.
I mean, we all know consoles have a good starting week and start dropping from there. I would like to know whether PS4 is in line with what history has shown so far or if it's showing some unprecedented drop for a launching console.
I see a lot of alarming PS4 posts in the MC Threads, I wonder if they are warranted or just hyperbole.
chickdigger802
Banned
i think they are running out of names for love plus sequels.
Actually, that's made me realise something: The clamshell design of the DS is much better as a canvas for limited edition designs than the Vita (where you can design on the backplate and a little on the edges?).
I mean, it's a minor thing, but I wonder if a Sony would be more inclined to experiment with LE hardware with a clamshell Vita.
The PS3 and Vita versions of the first game weren't released at the same time, so this time the PS3 version probably took away a good chunk of the Vita sales.
Magicpaint
Member
The last game was a bug ridden, unplayable mess. It basically killed the franchise based on these numbers.
prag16
Banned
Agreed that it's a pretty good week all around, but I'm not sure how "comfortably" the PS4 is sitting. Yet another sizable drop, and it apparently hasn't yet found it's baseline. Barely beat the Wii U number from this week last year...
So not sure "comfortable" is the word. Are there any big releases coming up? Is it possible it will drop below PS3/WiiU numbers in the coming weeks??
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Eh it got a PS3 release also (pretty much) hence why people refer to it as disappointing
Smiles and Cries
Member
I've read this tax thing a few times but I must have missed the news any links to info please?
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Don't laugh this is the Japanese console industry your watching burn...
anexanhume
Member
Ouch to PS4. I expected a bump. It needs some games stat. Great week for vita though.
The audience is already there, I wasn't expecting a big bump. I was expecting slightly better first week sales though.
The 3DS is getting those hardware numbers because there is a tax increase next week. Some buyers could have bought it.
New Love Plus has sold 30k units. I doubt it's the reason of a bump of 25k consoles. Tax increasing next week is probably the reason.
Well, the game is short so it probably can't that hard to break even.
I think this is more about there exists a PS3 version now, which eats up a huge chunk of sales.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
SmokeyDave 2 confirmed?
Happy to see Wii U can rise due to the tax-change - at least a bit.
The Abominable Snowman
Member
The new Wii U (Wii Sports Family bundle at same price) and 3DS bundles (Anime dating sim and Monster Hunter) seemed to have worked well. Vita rose due to Anime Dating Sim Musical, as well. I remember when naysayers were claiming there was no way Vita 2014 could match 2013.
test_account
XP-39C²
Yes, about 6 months later. I just wanted to point out that it could only open on Vita because it only existed on that platform to begin with, so its not the same situation now. Time will tell how much Diva 2f will end up selling in total.
There was a new MH4 3DS XL released last week.
otakuderek
Member
Pre-tax sales bump helped this week. PS4 dropped though!? We need some exclusives to hit it.
LordOcidax
Member
No WiiU games on the top 20. But the new bundle, helped. Lets hope that the Wii U stabilize (No much hope) at least at 10k until the MK8 comes out.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Not bad for a dead handheld ...
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Yay Project Diva!
Principate
Saint Titanfall
But that's not good either way, there's a high chance many of those owners double dipped, which does not bode well for this iteration.
test_account
XP-39C²
What? It was said: "First game did around 160k alone on vita", so i just wanted to mention that the game only existed on Vita to begin with in case someone didnt know that. The PS3 version wasnt released about 6 months later. I think it was relevant to mention that, i dont see what it has to do with SmokeyDave.
EDIT: Sorry, i didnt see the joke with the typo i made. That was a pretty funny typo indeed hehe
We need? Are you Sony?
Actually according to Famitsu is the old bundle with Wii Party U that was sold. Is the new bundle out already?
I think that being the last week before the tax increase helped here, but it's surprising that the most expensive item (PS4) didn't benefit from this. Maybe it's because whoever wanted one, bought it around launch already and whoever is in doubt doesn't see any compelling software in the short and medium term.
test_account
XP-39C²
Sure, i havnt said anything about the sales being good or bad actually. I also think that the later PS3 version caused someone to double dip, i agree. I just wanted to say that the Vita version only existed to begin with, showing that it was a different situation. We will see how much it ends up selling
You posted "I also existed for the Vita alone" instead of "It also existed for the Vita alone" lol.
Monster Hunter isn't charting on Famitsu top30 though :/
Would help if SCEJ would wake their asses up. Only game from game has been Knack for the PS4. You would think they would at least have a Hot Shots golf game ready near the PS4 JP launch. Still no game announcements from SCEJ.
Just imagine what next week will be.