ChainsawFilms
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So we could extrapolate the number of units each store has sold. That could be interesting.
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Big shipment of PS4 at Target today?
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So we could extrapolate the number of units each store has sold. That could be interesting.
He said don't look for accuracy in those numbers yet.
Although I get what you're saying, I think most people acknowledge that PS4 demand is way higher. Trying to put them on even footing given what we've seen and the numbers we have seems kind of foolhardy considering the evidence. I know some people try, but I am not sure it's a significant number of people anymore.
ChainsawFilms
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He meant accuracy in weekly numbers sold. As in they're high right now because of Launch / Xmas. However, those weekly average numbers are accurate, so we can make an exact calculation of number sold.
Codeblew
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If it is like where I work, stores do not get replenished from the vendor, they get replenished from the DC which takes from 1-3 days of lead time depending on distance from DC. Well, Alaska is like 7-9 days lead time because that sometimes goes by boat.
I don't think that BB screen would show any on order from the vendor into the DC unless they do it differently from where I work. Also, where I work, the stores do not order the product from the DC, it gets pushed to the stores based on algorithms in our replenishment software that take many different variables into consideration such as season, holidays, past selling history, lead times, promotions and current stock status situation (on hand, on order, in transit, display stock, shelf space). It is hard for this type of software to predict demand for things that sell big at launch and then taper down a lot afterwards such as console launches and new releases for videogames and movies. The software has no past history to get an accurate estimate of demand.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Oh I know. There are a few stubborn folk, some have appeared in this thread even, that believe they are equally in demand. My post was in response to that.
Nice, there's a website for everything lol
FYI that only tracks online stock I think. You could still might find a stack of ps4s at costco ..etc.
It's sufficient for showing which one is generally available and which one generally isn't.
That's okay, because we have a large mid January shipment expec...and they've all sold out. Can I pencil you in for February?
That's one spin. I think it's much more likely that only neckbeard Sony Defense Forcer buy up all the online stock at the moment while in the real world the Xbox One ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room is the more popular one.
Sony fans about to be #dead anyway when they seen how THE ONE demolish PS4 is December NPD. They might as well give up the ghost now
Nice use of the word "Neckbeards."
10/10 would post again.
On topic...this delusion is off the charts. Not everyone who buys a PS4 or criticizes your console is a member of the "Ultimate Kaz Hirai Sony Defense Force." Calm down and enjoy your Xbox One.
If you ever say anything bad about The One or any Agents of The One (ATO) again you can expect to be exiled so just watch yourself. The biased mods on the board are NOT friendly to other causes.
sorry to quote u amir , for the hyperbole rant , and weak English skills.
i think this generation and you can disagree if you want ,the xbox brand offers nothing that isn't available on the ps4 ,in terms of games i mean ,and i think that's one of the main reasons they r pushing the kinect as hard as they did,you see it a lot in the first party comparisons ,last generation they bought some Japanese games , and before that they bought some sega games , now they got nothing other than the main stream shoot shoot bang bang , tps and sports games , and i think a lot of the consumers and hardcore gamers are aware of that , at launch you get the hardcore halo fans ,and i dont blame them its a good fps, but what unique games , diverse portfolio they have , they rely on the 3rd party games, and pray that the Japanese company underestimate the online and other social services importance , this time it didnt happen , and thats why mark cerny was important .
rip sega consoles .
Dreams-Visions
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Your English skills are fine! Also who needs a diverse portfolio when you have Halo?
Really, the Xbox buyer is happy with Gears, Halo, and Forza as long as the big multiplats a keep coming. It doesn't have to have the sweeping diversity of games...just the multiplats that sell a million+. You know...like Destiny and Titanfall. When you've paid in advance for a service (Live) and have an established crew of friends on one platform, the value in jumping platforms is reduced. Especially when most of the big games will be on said system as well.
enanogrande
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ITT, Sarcasm meters be failing, yo.
true, but i think most of these ips are on the decline and that's why its easier than ever to jump ships now .and sony ips are pulling a lot of hype especially TLOU and uncharted due to their appeal to the dudebro audience.
Whoooooosh!
Dreams-Visions
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You'd be surprised at how easily those games are ignored and disregarded by those who don't own the platform.
Similar to how those who don't own a WiiU disregard it's Winter game releases. That feeling of "whatever..." that you get when someone talks about Mario is the same feeling 360 owners get when you talk about Uncharted and TLoU.
Seriously.
statham
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I'm holding you to this!
I was talking to the people trying to get a ps4. Not the warriors.
Are they still here? All I see are warriors.
He's seen the xrays
i really think the word of mouth on TLOU have been very beneficial ,you can see it here on gaf a lot of people are buying ps3 for it , and a lot of demand for a ps4 port as for mario comparison here cant be realistic ,because platformers are on the decline in general
Is that the sound of a PS4 starting up?
If so it is more like
VROOOOM VROOOM WOOOOMOMOMOMOMOM OWHOOOO SPLURTTT SPLIRTT SPISHHHHHHHH SHHHHHH SPINNN CRICK CRICK CRICK VOROOOOM
Nice try though. Sonybot.
KoopaTheCasual
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I can't keep up with all these joke posts/people getting trolled. 2hard4me
Benny was being sarcastic. Unless... you're also being sarcastic.
I can't tell anymore D':
Yeah, but apathy for a franchise because you don't own/invest in the system differs from apathy for a franchise because it has no intrinsic appeal.
So while I agree, people don't care as much for games not available on the system they own... that's more a trouble Xbox One is likely to face than PS4, at the moment.
The screen you saw is what store employees has access to. I don't know personally but I'd imagine distribution centers have more access and data then that
Ah, had no idea. Just had a little bit of PTSD from all of the craziness that is the norm at
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All right! Day over, and I managed to get updated pictures.
Here's the (lack of) PS4 Numbers.
Nothing district wide. The order numbers aren't even necessarily accurate, because they aren't in transit, and the most recent shipment they all received were well over 100 per store. DC for the area lists 124 units. 124! Gah. I know Sony is shipping them all over, but the demand through our stores is clearing us out immediately on availability.
Xbox One, updated from yesterday.
Sold about 10 district wide since the last photo I posted. The DC listing on another page is still around 6000 units.
So! Yeah. Again, the weekly sales numbers are not to be taken as gospel, or even sort of an actual metric of what the stores have sold... The use of that number is for adjustments, or End of Life/At Risk product... as in, if you haven't sold one in 3 months, and you have x product, how much needs to be sent back to the warehouse, etc.
One of the other guys was talking about how their DC system works, and ours is similar, the numbers in that screen are not used by our DC teams. They have their own internal metrics and reports that are far more accurate and reflect much more important divisions than our quick reference inventory system.
Cheers! Hope your weekends went well.
EDIT: I removed the original links, but I also edited the info on the original account to keep any identifying information from showing up. I'll make sure it's not an issue with any further info I post.
Here's the (lack of) PS4 Numbers.
Nothing district wide. The order numbers aren't even necessarily accurate, because they aren't in transit, and the most recent shipment they all received were well over 100 per store. DC for the area lists 124 units. 124! Gah. I know Sony is shipping them all over, but the demand through our stores is clearing us out immediately on availability.
Xbox One, updated from yesterday.
Sold about 10 district wide since the last photo I posted. The DC listing on another page is still around 6000 units.
So! Yeah. Again, the weekly sales numbers are not to be taken as gospel, or even sort of an actual metric of what the stores have sold... The use of that number is for adjustments, or End of Life/At Risk product... as in, if you haven't sold one in 3 months, and you have x product, how much needs to be sent back to the warehouse, etc.
One of the other guys was talking about how their DC system works, and ours is similar, the numbers in that screen are not used by our DC teams. They have their own internal metrics and reports that are far more accurate and reflect much more important divisions than our quick reference inventory system.
Cheers! Hope your weekends went well.
EDIT: I removed the original links, but I also edited the info on the original account to keep any identifying information from showing up. I'll make sure it's not an issue with any further info I post.
maquiladora
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James Sawyer Ford
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awesome data man!
Interesting bit is comparing the PS4's average weekly sales to XBO's, it suggests that XBO has sold roughly 22% more than the PS4 since launch.
edit: nevermind, read your comment about how that number isnt reliable, etc
Interesting bit is comparing the PS4's average weekly sales to XBO's, it suggests that XBO has sold roughly 22% more than the PS4 since launch.
edit: nevermind, read your comment about how that number isnt reliable, etc
I was at a BJs today and noticed the cage where they keep their electronics. Saw the typical big ass cube of xbox ones, one Wii U in the top shelf, and no PS4s. I didn't think it was that bad, maybe the vocal minority being... well vocal, but its real. Man MS screwed up big time with that initial reveal.
edit- ^^^^damn!
edit- ^^^^damn!
The Faceless Master
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December NPD should be fun either way
ReturnOfTheRAT
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Y2Kev is always right.
December NPD will be squabbles about supply and demand.
January NPD is where we will see major meltdown posts.
I think it will be boring really.
We know the total sales of both for 2013.Well WiiU is a completely different story though.
The Faceless Master
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serversurfer
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Having never worked at Best Buy, I'll have to ask… That's not very many for a Sunday, right?
Do you have any idea what the weekly averages are like, for either machine? How often do PS4s come in, and how many do you get across the district?
Yeah that is true had a second to think about it ;P
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