TechnicPuppet
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I assume more people are buying the console with games they want to play than the one without. Is that strange?
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Media Create Sales: Week 24, 2014 (Jun 09 - Jun 15)
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I assume more people are buying the console with games they want to play than the one without. Is that strange?
Smiles and Cries
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they keep things interesting so it is more fun than NPD
the streams will cross again and again
small44
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Once we will have a Final Fanatsy game Wii u i predict Wii u will never outsell Ps4 again
Thanks a bunch!
Depends. If there's a new model (and there will be one... I'm sure. I doubt they'll stay without doing anything), pretty sure it'll reach 20m towards the very end of its life (probably after the 4DS has launched).
How's that amusing? There's barely any games tailored to Japaneses tasts on PS4. Why would they buy a console if there's no game they're interested on it?
At least, the Wii U got 3D World last year, and Mario Kart 8 in late May. PS4 got nothing, except Yakuza which was also released on PS3.
2k difference is really nothing in absolute terms.
A good third week for Mario Kart 8. And, at least according to Media Create, it seems Wii U isn't dropping that much. Could it be it found a new baseline? Mind you, still very low, but certainly better than last year's.
Maybe MK8 is actually having an effect on hardware sales, after all. Just not all during the launch week.
Maybe MK8 is actually having an effect on hardware sales, after all. Just not all during the launch week.
That's true, because it will be 2017, when a new console from Nintendo will be launched.
shinra-bansho
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Superior tracker says no.
Or it's at least so far not having any more of an effect than Pikmin 3 seemingly did.
Well yeah, Because the next next Nintendo console will already be out in 2018.
Kiss Etrian Odyssey goodbye, next we'll have SMT Q.
I and quite a few others expected this actually
it's not really that strange because there's nothing to play on PS4 in Japan right now. Wii U is currently being boosted by one of the all-time top-selling franchises in Mario Kart 8. Both are likely destined for the same fate... one where Japanese gamers have abandoned home consoles.
Yoshi
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Depends on your perspective. To me, it's very strange that people all over the world buy boatloads of EA sports games or CoDs. Then again, from a bit more reflected position, it's not so strange, because they just happen to like those games, but from that perspective, Japanese sales aren't that strange either.
Psycho_Mantis
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Whats the comparison between Pikmin 3 and MK8 looking like.
I know, this discrepancy between MC and Famitsu is quite strange. Not the first time it happened, and certainly not the last
Still, MK8 continuing selling well could be a good sign for the next future.
P.S. Can I be honest?
06./00. [PS3] One Piece: Unlimited World Red <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.12} (¥7.171) - 18.026 / NEW
07./00. [PSV] One Piece: Unlimited World Red <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.12} (¥6.145) - 10.348 / NEW
15./00. [WIU] One Piece: Unlimited World Red <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.12} (¥7.171) - 4.209 / NEW
I thought One Piece on Wii U would have done a lot worse than this. It's not a good result, but, given first day report, I started thinking about 2,000 units sold :lol
shinra-bansho
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I think we're going to have to wait at least a few weeks more before talking new baselines.
Ironically the new PS4 bundle with a free copy of Fifa worldcup is the reason the system isn´t doing even worse.
it depends if they'll see another decline next yera or not.
PSP is at 20 millions. 3DS is around 15.6 millions.
PSP is no more distributed in Japan.
3DS sold 1 million so far in '14, while last year sold 1.8 million at week 24.
At the end of 2013 3DS sold 4.8 millions. That means that it sold 3 millions from week 24 and the end of the year. If we assume a similar decline YoY the 3DS could end the 2014 selling more or less a total amount of 2.8 millions, reaching 17.5 millions.
if next year it will sell similarly to this year, it will be on par with PSP.
So, it depends to me if they'' see another decline YoY or if they'' be able to stay stable (introducing a new model maybe? maybe the 2DS, or maybe with NFC technology integrated to interact with amiibo?)
Sammy Samusu
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I LOVE MY WII U
Captain Smoker
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43.330.000 as of March 2014.
With 12.000.000 forecasted for this fiscal year (55.330.000 projected LTD as of March 2015).
Its not so much Sony's fault as it is Japan's overall, they just aren't making as many games as they used to for consoles.
Look at companies like Konami, Square and many more, all just shadows of their former selves.
KillerMan91
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No way in hell they are going to reach that forecast though. They barely shipped 12 million last fiscal year and they are down yoy in every territory.
Can you explain this? If the Wii u takes off and sells gang busters and the ps4 doesnt then rip Japan? Why?
I think that goes without saying. I mean, seeing MK8 still selling well during its third week is a possible good sign, because it means that there seems to be some interest in the game, so it could continue to sell in the next weeks, and Wii U dropping not that much (at least going with MC numbers) could mean it's moving to a new baseline...but it's obvious we'll have to see next weeks to comprehend if this is really happening.
This week is showing some signs of improvements; let's see if next weeks confirm them, though.
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Very decent early legs for Q and MK8! An honorable hold for Wii U as well, it being Wii U and all.
Yo-kai Watch has GOAT legs though, holy shit
Yo-kai Watch has GOAT legs though, holy shit
test_account
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I guess that he means that its highly unlikely that the WiiU will pull any big numbers in Japan, and if the PS4 sells worse than this, then we're looking at very low console hardware numbers all around.
Of course, first two weeks in July will be a good test.
Freeman
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It won't take off that is my point, why would it? If the WiiU becomes the reference for performance in Japan, its over.
It's a good thing really that Wii U is holding above 10k levels. MC numbers from last week to this week (about 1k dip), so while MK8 didn't help it sell gangbusters, it's keeping the system afloat.
The next interesting to see is Yokai Watch 2 release. Maybe its audience has already bought a 3DS but we'll still have to see how the new smash hit will help the 3DS sales.
The next interesting to see is Yokai Watch 2 release. Maybe its audience has already bought a 3DS but we'll still have to see how the new smash hit will help the 3DS sales.
for sure
it will probably be bundled for the holidays to help move super smash bros., while in the us, super smash bros. (with a gamecube controller and adapter for $300) will be bundled during the holidays in the us and europe.
and then smash bros. will be bundled with the wii u next year in japan for ... zelda's launch? i don't know. zelda will probably do 100k over there.
Well for one they haven't dropped the price in what? 3 years? I'm assuming that's incoming, not to mention with those targets they most likely have a 3dsi or something in the pipeline.
Sammy Samusu
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Wii U wont hold until August (Zelda Musou), there's no baseline to talk about here.
Napalm_Frank
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mrmickfran
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I find it hilarious that Persona Q, a spin-off of a spin-off, is doing better than a game from the main series: SMTIV.
A little worried about Vita. After Freedom Wars next week and the eventual release of Phantasy Star Nova some time this year there really isn't anything else coming that will push its sales.
But I guess this has always been its problem.
DrROBschiz
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Could just be reaching saturation
Still allows it to drive insane software sales which is where the money is right?