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NPD November 2011 Sales Results [Update 7: Skyrim, CoD Wii, PC Retail Sales Up 57%]
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CaptainABAB
Member
At the end of 2010, Wii had a 8.7M lead on the 360 in the US
LTD (from the Dec 2010 NPD thread)
Wii 34,154,281
360 25,395,075
PS3 15,462,196
At the end of November 2011, the 360 gained around 2M+ on the Wii. Leaving a difference of 6.77
LTD (from this thread)
WII: 37.75M
360: 30.98M
PS3: 19.05M
IF Nov sales double in Dec, we end up at the end of 2011 with:
WII: 39.45M
360: 34.3M
PS3: 20.85M
Now Wii has a lead of 5.15. I think Wii might do better in Dec and the lead will end up closer to just under 6.
IF general sales trends continue (a big IF with new consoles coming out), 360 will surpass wii before the 2013 holiday season ends.
LTD (from the Dec 2010 NPD thread)
Wii 34,154,281
360 25,395,075
PS3 15,462,196
At the end of November 2011, the 360 gained around 2M+ on the Wii. Leaving a difference of 6.77
LTD (from this thread)
WII: 37.75M
360: 30.98M
PS3: 19.05M
IF Nov sales double in Dec, we end up at the end of 2011 with:
WII: 39.45M
360: 34.3M
PS3: 20.85M
Now Wii has a lead of 5.15. I think Wii might do better in Dec and the lead will end up closer to just under 6.
IF general sales trends continue (a big IF with new consoles coming out), 360 will surpass wii before the 2013 holiday season ends.
Maybe a retail release for Wii? Again, Team Meat was interested in it but couldn't find a publisher. Rayman had no such problem.
I think the main problem Skyward Sword sales will have in the future is the introduction of Wii U, and the death of Wii. In order to get near Twilight Princess level sales of 6-7 million would it be a good idea to have an HD version of Skyward Sword for Wii U? It will still control with wii motion plus, not the new controller.
The 3DS port may have sold more than the new game.
You might also say that now we also have a different economic situation (worse) so it would be harder to sell more.
You may consider that you could have said that about the DS in its first year.
frankie_baby
Member
i dont think marketing was the problem
Releasing the game in the worst possible time was. Though, children's games have legs. Especially Ubisoft bomba-bin ones.
By the way, do we know how Sonic Generations, and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One faired?
Opus Angelorum
Member
Sadly, this is true.
It's either AAA or don't even show up, and it will be even more apparent next generation with higher production values.
And a PC version, I hope. I'd buy it again in spite of horrible, horrible Ubisoft.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
It's an unfortunate state of affairs, but at least we have digital distribution platforms as an available option for lower-budget titles.
Quicksilver4648
Member
Rayman seems to be having the same problem as Child of Eden. It should have been priced at $15-20 and been available as digital downloads (through XBLA & PSN) day one. But, Ubisoft is determined to stick to their $60 price point.
iOS port comes after Ubisoft attempts to scam Vita, and 3DS owners with a $40 port early next year.
26 with all SKUs separate, or 26 with all SKUs combined? If it's separate then that's not bad. Heck, even if it's combined, given this is November, SG's likely above 100k.
26 with all SKUs separate, or 26 with all SKUs combined? If it's separate then that's not bad. Heck, even if it's combined, given this is November, SG's likely above 100k.
This is a good thing. I can only imagine how amazing Uncharted 4 will be on PS4. My mind might not be able to fathom such awesomeness.
Well I mean I guess it sucks for low budget game fans.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
How was Rayman advertised?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I think DKCR had much less competition then Rayman Origins, plus a far bigger brand name.
Opus Angelorum
Member
I can't account for the US, but it has been on UK adverts a lot recently.
I wouldn't know how any game is advertised, dvr all the way lol.
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
well if we don't consider under 2MIL a great result then it's obvious it won't. But with Mario&Luigi at the Olympics and Mario Kart bundles which will definitely get a price slash I can see a considerable amount of Wii sold this month
djplaeskool
Member
Well, there goes Beyond Good and Evil 2....
Nah, these companies simply need to realize that if your title isn't top tier don't release in Q4.
Your stuff is going to get lost in the shuffle. It's much easier for non hyped titles to stand out at other times of the year.
Everyone thinks they can get that holiday cash, though.
walking fiend
Member
Cause it's on like Donkey Kong.
I mean, it is more bombastic and blatant, less cute; he is the James Bond of platformers, shameless fun
It's a popular Nintendo franchise starring a popular Nintendo mascot on a Nintendo platform. Also, it's really awesome (not that Rayman isn't). Games like that tend to transcend "bad release schedule" fast becoming holiday hits.
It's foul of Ubisoft to even try to use Raymans sales as an excuse for why that game is not out.
Cerebral Assassin
Member
To be honest it may even be bigger ( would Mario & GTA have such consistent sales after 4-5 yearly releases?).
Yeah, this is what Rayman had to compete with just within the platformer genre:
Wii - Kirby: Return to Dreamland
PS3 - Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
PS3/360 - Sonic Generations
DKCR didn't have a single other platformer to compete with last fall on Wii.
Maybe, some people have guessed they may match by holiday's end 2013, but by then Wii U will have been out so who knows what that really means.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Rayman came out the same day AC did in a far more packed holiday season with no advertising and people generally have more nostalgia for DKC than they do Rayman.
walking fiend
Member
Those games all added up together haven't and probably won't sell even 20% of DKCR (bar maybe Kirby's leg), competition with other platformers definitely has not been the problem.
Yep, Steam front page and a 20-25$ price tag would have sold me on this game day1.
But knowing Ubisoft this will never happen. At least this time they can't scream: "Nobody bought our game because of the bloody pirates!!!"
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
How did Rayman do compared to Nintendo's "B-list" Wii platformers (Wario, Kirby)?
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
Uh, you mean besides Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors, Epic Mickey and Mario All-Stars, right?
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Unfortunate for Rayman.
I haven't bought it yet due to too much shit coming out this holiday. I really want it, but I want other stuff more.
I haven't bought it yet due to too much shit coming out this holiday. I really want it, but I want other stuff more.
Looks and feels like an arcade title. Sonic generations and donkey Kong were much better boxed values.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Disappointing sales for MS, even with Black Friday.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Sad to see the "$15 game!" posts on Rayman. Should have Bulletstorm or Rage been a $15 game or do shooters count more than platformers?
Uh, you mean besides Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors, Epic Mickey and Mario All-Stars, right?
I completely forgot about all of those, lol.
CitizenCope
Member
I agree. Went from instabuy to instapass for me overnight.
Is my sarcasm meter broken?