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NPD Sales Results for November 2014 [Up3: NPD Data Error, AC:U #5]
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theprodigy
Member
what, no
did you actually SEE the multiple PS4 SKUs piled up behind the main XB1 bundle?
Hello! Second post in this thread, I think I missed some other questions way back, but, eh...
As to your inquiry, our stores saw a *lot* of PS4 inventory. Our local Sony/PS rep was in my home store talking with management about shifting extra stock. We restocked the floor pallets/piles repeatedly.
The XB1s we had (the bundles anyway) were selling out very quickly... But that also has *some* to do with MS not really sending us aggressive inventory through the month. I think we saw 1-2 major shipments (which weren't small, mind you), but they weren't on the same level.
So the XB1 'velocity' was higher, they'd sell really fast from the aggressive thing, more people piling in at the urgency points, but the PS4s were just constantly selling at really, really solid numbers. Just chipping away at that sales lead with a relentless momentum.
AC Unity and the MCC issues really didn't help, either. A few of our stores were outright accepting *returns* of MCC because of the faulty launches. Normally, we don't accept any opened software returns except as an exchange for the same game. We were giving store credit in most cases, but, yeah. Some seriously upset Halo fans were seen. Bundling the PS4 with 2 games that received near universal acclaim and especially GTA V continuing to sell gangbusters...
Anyway, that's why I couldn't make a clear call for either system last month. Clear differences in the mindset approaching how to sell this month... If MS hadn't basically eviscerated their own bottom line, there wouldn't have been any contest.
cyberheater
PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 Xbone PS4 PS4
If the wealth of great WiiU first party titles are strong enough to make people buy the system then what use are they? They and the system has failed.
I agree with everything except the bold, you just wait till they go third party and see how Sony and MS fight over them IPs.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
yes but would it sell? Would it make a profit?
Right now they are but if they drop it would they start losing money again?
Wii u should be $199.
Syphon Filter
Member
smash bros flopped, no one noticed?
Wii U is a great Nintendo system. So, I don't have any regrets buying it, and nobody else should either if they like Nintendo games. Embrace the love brosefs
Not yet. Aquamarine pretty much bailed when cboat leaked that, and didn't deny the numbers. But that could mean anything.
Cboat has a pretty good leak record, but I do want double verification on this before actually believing it to be a fact.
Not yet. Aquamarine pretty much bailed when cboat leaked that, and didn't deny the numbers. But that could mean anything.
Cboat has a pretty good leak record, but I do want double verification on this before actually believing it to be a fact.
AstroNut325
Member
I'll be happy with the PS4 and Xbone sell well. And I'll catch flak for this but I'm glad the Wii U is bombing. Practically no deals and I have had resentment towards Nintendo for pushing PS360 grade hardware for current gen price. Sadly.. I don't think this will change in the future either.
Wasn't the cube like 99$ by this point? IIRC its September 23rd, 2013.
They won't, and literally can't.
jhmtehgamr20xx
Banned
Yeah I'm pretty much 100% convinced now it'll never match up to GC numbers. But the fact it may not even pull up better than DC/Saturn WW numbers is just tragic.
John Bender
Banned
And why then?
timetokill
Banned
Where have you been seeing that?
All I've been seeing is people saying it still has big releases left. I haven't seen delusional "X will save the Wii U" types of posts.
Those sold through the Nintendo website always seem to sell out quick.
An official $199 price would do wonder for the Wii U.
Grow that install base yo
I would also pick one up at that price.
The games are there, but the hardware at the current price is holding me back.
Remember $599 and that first 360 year was abysmal, there were almost no good games. Also it doesn't mention Wii which was the juggernaut early last gen while Wii U is (redacted)... So it isn't exactly a direct comparison to say the console market is growing. Of course this gen was long awaited where as most people were surprised how quickly MS launched the 360.
Why not? Console isn't selling well outside US and UK.
SuperSonic1305
Member
lol vg chartz
Where is this from? 0_0
Manmademan
Member
but amiibos tho
We get it, you don't like Nintendo. However do some god damn research before posting your fanboy drivel - Nintendo's IP's are by far the best selling games of this generation.
gundamkyoukai
Member
Holy shit 7-10k difference after all MS did is not good.
Wii U and 3DS severe underperformance even relatively to mild expectations are the real interesting news here. It becomes harder and harder to see the light at the end of the tunnel for Nintendo with dedicated systems.
Also Amiibo sales are definitely on the low end of expectations.
Also Amiibo sales are definitely on the low end of expectations.
Youve been quoted several times already so ill just say nope.
RedAssedApe
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Chobel
Member
Why not?
I disagree with Zelda not being a system seller. Not that it will save the Wii U, but the franchise does sell consoles imo. The Wii launched with one and it worked very well as one of the best selling Zelda's ever. The 3DS started turning around when Ocarina 3D released. Zelda even traditionally releases during the holidays. It's Nintendo's biggest "core" gamer single player franchise. Or it is now that 3D Mario went multiplayer anyway.
At the very least not having a new Zelda for Wii U is a huge gap in the traditional Nintendo franchise lineup for their home consoles. I don't think it's ever taken this long before (3 years if it releases next year), so that's not exactly helping the cause so to speak.
ProvenDeadly
Member
Unless I am dreaming, I feel like we have seen the Xbox numbers around 6-7.5 million sold to consumers months ago.
I know that lol. For the X1 to be at 10m sold through, US and Non-US market shares would have to be about the same. That's not even remotely the case however.
SyenceLabb
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shadowsdarknes
Member
More than half of Xbox One's sales come from npd numbers.
Americanmushroom
Banned
Meh , was expected. Big news is: CBOAT IS BACK
XxRampage07xX
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10.) Halo: The Master Chief Collection (XBO)
Despite all the hype for this game, it didn't sell as well as I expected
Despite all the hype for this game, it didn't sell as well as I expected
What the fuck is this?
I can't own a barcelon machine, this PS4 is so traded in for a WIIU!
John Bender
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bananafactory
Banned
Should we really be surprised that DA didn't chart? It was a tough month and I always thought that series wasn't too well known among the mainstream.
Nightengale
Member
Would be safe to say that PS4's sales momentum never declined from Sep/Oct to Nov, but rather it was XB1's sales momentum that picked up instead?
I really don't get it.
Smash bros. is thrown together and pokemon gets counted individually
Woo-Fu
Banned
Seems fair to me, they had to pay the price for the last Dragon Age sooner or later.
Fixed a bit
Don't you have to win a generation to be considered a king.*Kappa*
Lactose_Intolerant
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NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Dragon Age ;_;