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NPD Sales Results for December 2006
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Dr. Kitty Muffins
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DenogginizerOS said:
This needs a thread of its own. :lol
Eel O'Brian
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I don't know why people seem surprised over PS2 numbers. Why shouldn't a $129 system (with hundreds of good, cheap games available) outsell the competition like gangbusters, especially during the holidays? I bought one recently myself, and have been buying cheap used games like a madman ever since (more than I can keep up with, really - I think I may have a problem). Casual videogame consumers care about two things, and two things only when choosing a system: hardware price, and games. At $129, and with used games averaging around $10-$15, there's really no reason not to own a ps2.
go go GCN TP, superior edition was victorious. Good won over a slightly lesser good, for once.
I'm a bit at odds at what to think over PSP numbers... I was of the idea nobody wanted one anymore, but those are really good numbers for a number 2!
Anyway, nothing is too interesting except PS3 is doomed.
I'm a bit at odds at what to think over PSP numbers... I was of the idea nobody wanted one anymore, but those are really good numbers for a number 2!
Anyway, nothing is too interesting except PS3 is doomed.
The Innocent X
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speculawyer said:
Its all about image, Kids don`t grow up wanting to be bongo players
Joe Molotov
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elostyle said:
Maybe you're thinking of Japan.
SnakeswithLasers
Member
Dr. Kitty Muffins said:
Where is this magical Walmart?
I got a $250 gift card from Walmart for Christmas for a Wii and have been looking up and down the Walmarts within 50 miles of where I live and just get an immediate "LOL! NO!" as soon as I ask. (I'm in Southern CA.)
Maybe don't be so dismissive?
MobiusPigeon said:
Not really... the PS2 is still a source of income for them, apparently larger than I thought it would still be... the PSP is selling well apparently... and the PS3 is the icing on the cake for them, as it's helping them to also establish Blu-Ray in homes, which, by last articles, with these sales pushes them to a lil' over 4x's the HD-DVD installed base...
MS had to pull the plug on the xbox because it was bleeding money out of them as long as they supported it... the PS2 on the other hand, is making them money... The PSP doesn't seem to be doing so bad either... with these two going, it's how they're funding the PS3 till it takes off I suppose...
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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SnakeswithLasers said:
Barboursville, WV Store number 5296. On a hill just above the Huntington Mall. Can't miss it.
Stormbringer
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And DAMN too at bunkum being banned. How times changed...The irony in what just happened is almost palpable, I must say.
FirstInHell
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ksamedi said:
What about the ban on numbers do you people not understand?
Zombie James
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DenogginizerOS said:
Not too shabby at all.
FirstInHell
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Farore said:
You still think this is funny?
Eel O'Brian said:
This was the PS2's last year of glory. Next year, the battle for next-gen truly begins. As soon as all the next-gen consoles stop being supply-limited, things will begin to move. Blades will bleed. Shields will shatter. But as the light fades, will the hero rise again, or will darkness reign?
speculawyer said:
It basically boils down to the fact that it's much more cool to sport a guitar and play classic rock riffs than bang away at bongos. I see middle age men (nongamers and casuals) at Wal-Mart playing GHII that wouldn't go near Donkey Konga, regardless of the quality of the game.
Joe Molotov
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Amir0x said:
If you don't count the 400k sold on the Wii last month.
tanasten
glad to heard people isn't stupid anymore
WOW, WOW and WOW.
Less DS sales than expected, PS2 and GBA kicking ass! Oh my God!
Surprised at the PSP and Xbox360 USA sales. Xbox360 was solid, I see a clear long run for the system in the USA. PSP is actually holding a place in the USA too just when it seems that the DS is going to win by storm. Amazing.
Wii and PS3, as expected. I don't know why people is saying that the Wii has sold 3 times less than expected. The analyst reports were that the sales would be 1.3 M at the end of the Xmas season, and it's actually 1.1 M bassed on NPD data (that doesn't recount all the sales) so it could be close to the 1.3 M analyst said.
Less DS sales than expected, PS2 and GBA kicking ass! Oh my God!
Surprised at the PSP and Xbox360 USA sales. Xbox360 was solid, I see a clear long run for the system in the USA. PSP is actually holding a place in the USA too just when it seems that the DS is going to win by storm. Amazing.
Wii and PS3, as expected. I don't know why people is saying that the Wii has sold 3 times less than expected. The analyst reports were that the sales would be 1.3 M at the end of the Xmas season, and it's actually 1.1 M bassed on NPD data (that doesn't recount all the sales) so it could be close to the 1.3 M analyst said.
So if the PSP continues to sell for years and years and years (remember it STILL HAS NO PRICE DROP) and make tons of money for Sony, but at the same time no one buys any games for some weird reason (you can't even pirate/psx with the PSPs on the shelves so uhhhh...what!?) and software just does poor to average...
And if the PS3 does the same thing (Ie, sells well for 10 years, makes Sony good profit, but one buys games)...
Where the hell does that leave Sony? I mean if all three of their systems end up continually selling well for some wierd reason without software selling well (sans PS2), and they are reaping profits and all the suits are walking around with smiles on their faces for the next 10 years...are they still doomed?
This whole hardware sells with no software Sony thing is going to be the death of GAF.
PS. Surprisingly Japan is the one country that actually BUYS PSP GAMES :O...every once and a while. MGO did damn great in Japan and Tales of the World did solid as well.
Will MGS4 be JPN > US sales as well? MGS3 was really close...
And if the PS3 does the same thing (Ie, sells well for 10 years, makes Sony good profit, but one buys games)...
Where the hell does that leave Sony? I mean if all three of their systems end up continually selling well for some wierd reason without software selling well (sans PS2), and they are reaping profits and all the suits are walking around with smiles on their faces for the next 10 years...are they still doomed?
This whole hardware sells with no software Sony thing is going to be the death of GAF.
PS. Surprisingly Japan is the one country that actually BUYS PSP GAMES :O...every once and a while. MGO did damn great in Japan and Tales of the World did solid as well.
Will MGS4 be JPN > US sales as well? MGS3 was really close...
MobiusPigeon
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J-Rzez said:
finally a well thought reply. THANKS.
the thing is, again sonys problem may end up being its own success with the ps2. the price difference is so huge that some casual gamer that wants to get in with the "sony brand" cant just go and drop $600. they are more able to go and drop $129 and be able to get a crapload of great games that really have no end in sight of being released. ps2 still has at the very least another year. sony actually has competition within itself in that respect.
FirstInHell
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Chiggs said:
How old are you?
So to re-cap:
360 > Wii +PS3
GOW LTD > Wii + GC Zelda LTD
and finally.....
PS3 = 68% of shipped = Jimbo(price matters) > GAF 2006 (price doesn't matter)
I still can't believe how stupid those arguments were.
Just how much does price matter? I repeat: the freaking PS3 sold 68% of its total shipment its 2nd month after launch! Even I who expected this to happen, didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Oh and Xbox 360 at $199 will OWN.
360 > Wii +PS3
GOW LTD > Wii + GC Zelda LTD
and finally.....
PS3 = 68% of shipped = Jimbo(price matters) > GAF 2006 (price doesn't matter)
I still can't believe how stupid those arguments were.
Just how much does price matter? I repeat: the freaking PS3 sold 68% of its total shipment its 2nd month after launch! Even I who expected this to happen, didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Oh and Xbox 360 at $199 will OWN.
MobiusPigeon said:finally a well thought reply. THANKS.
And if people were happy with their PS2... then, where would most move onto? You can see this happen all the time in the Automotive segment for example... Lot's of times when it comes to computers as well... brand trust and recognition are big factors to people... I know I am, I have preferences in everything, and would only move to a different brand only ONLY if my brand pref is obsolete compared to the competition...
Red Blaster
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Bebpo said:
He's the assclown who got banned for like 6 months after making a thread proclaiming only thugs liked the PS2. :lol
The hardware numbers seem under their potential low all-around, except for PS2, but Yoshi's Island DS sales caught me off-guard; I wasn't expecting much from it, honestly. Hopefully it shows some legs and makes Nintendo produce another sequel--hopefully with a soundtrack worth more than turning the volume off this time.
KeithFranklin
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tanasten said:
Analyst said the Wii sold 1.3M in December alone. Clearly Nintendo kept the supply low to create frenzy over the Wii hoping this will translate into longer term sales in the US.
MobiusPigeon
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J-Rzez said:
in this case thats like asking a taurus owner to move up to a GT40. come on.
then add to that the fact that most of those old sony exclusives will be availible on the 360.FirstInHell
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Red Blaster said:
Word up