NPD Sales Results for January 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

Maximus · 02-11-2010, 10:34 PM

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PlayStation 2 41.6K
PlayStation 3 276.9K
PSP 100.1K
Xbox 360 332.8K
Wii 465.8K
Nintendo DS 422.2K

NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Nov-09 656.7K
MASS EFFECT 2* 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 572.1K
WII FIT PLUS W/ BALANCE BOARD* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Oct-09 555.7K
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* 360 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 326.7K
MARIO KART W/ WHEEL WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Apr-08 310.9K
SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Jul-09 297.6K
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* PS3 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 259.0K
ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 246.5K
JUST DANCE WII UBISOFT Nov-09 191.9K
DARKSIDERS 360 THQ Jan-10 171.2k

Simplayer · 02-11-2010, 10:37 PM

Wow at the PS2 numbers...

Was MAG released in January?

SteelPen · 02-11-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplayer

Was MAG released in January?

Yes, late January!

I want to see PS3 numbers in March!

Simplayer · 02-11-2010, 10:42 PM

Hm, I guess. I'd imagine it's a fairly frontloaded game though.

Oh ya, no Bayonetta either. Poor Sega,

AranhaHunter · 02-11-2010, 11:39 PM

Very low numbers all around, expected higher numbers. I expected the 360 to beat the PS3 this month, one of the reasons being there were still shortages around January for the PS3.

PS2 is on its last legs, end of an era.

Maximus · 02-11-2010, 11:47 PM

Yeah, NPD was low all round except 360 which was the only system to see a massive release.

PS2 is pretty much done in the US now, I can't see many people buying it, but it's been the king for long enough. Time to hand over the crown I think...

Otherwise, yeah, PS3 had notable shortages, and Wii had shortages towards the end of the month apparently. So not surprising to see them doing less than they should. I think next month there will be a big improvement in both as shortages ease while 360 will go down as the number of offers and promotions decrease and there is no big hitter like ME2.

mikejet · 02-11-2010, 11:53 PM

I want Heavy Rain to be a system seller but I'm fearful that not enough people will be open to that type of new gameplay and game type.

AranhaHunter · 02-11-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Yeah, NPD was low all round except 360 which was the only system to see a massive release.

PS2 is pretty much done in the US now, I can't see many people buying it, but it's been the king for long enough. Time to hand over the crown I think...

Otherwise, yeah, PS3 had notable shortages, and Wii had shortages towards the end of the month apparently. So not surprising to see them doing less than they should. I think next month there will be a big improvement in both as shortages ease while 360 will go down as the number of offers and promotions decrease and there is no big hitter like ME2.

Yeah PS2 is done selling in the US and JP, probably the same in PAL. Still has room to sell well in developing countries, I know they launched it in Brazil (for a ridiculous price), as well as other Latin American countries. I think they also officially launched in India and China, so the PS2 can probably still sell for a good 5 more years but we won't hear much about it until Sony themselves releases the numbers. For the US I guess this will be their last Holiday. I can't see the PS2 costing Sony more than U$60 to make, so they'll probably drop the price early next year and kill game development for the machine then.

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Originally Posted by mikejet

I want Heavy Rain to be a system seller but I'm fearful that not enough people will be open to that type of new gameplay and game type.

I expect HR to be a niche seller, superb game but not a system seller. I'd compare it to ICO/SOTC (though it remains to be seen if it'll be as good as those 2 games but you get my point).

Maximus · 02-12-2010, 12:00 AM

Yeah, I think the demo will have made as many sales as it will have lost. I want it to be successful as I think it's great and could be a real turning point in gaming when it comes to delivery of a story and action/consequence gameplay.

Obvioulsy GoWIII is going to be the big one in March, and FFXIII will probably do better on PS3 because of the inbuilt fanbase.

mikejet · 02-12-2010, 12:04 AM

GT5 will probably the best system seller that I can see on the horizon. FFXIII for sure though will sell systems because even my brother is buying a PS3 just for it and he swore off gaming.

AranhaHunter · 02-12-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

GT5 will probably the best system seller that I can see on the horizon. FFXII for sure though will sell systems because even my brother is buying a PS3 just for it and he swore off gaming.

I don't think FFXIII is a PS3 system seller, it'll also be on 360 and it'll be bundled exclusively with the 360 here. You forgot God of War 3, that's definitely a system seller I think.

Simplayer · 02-12-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

...it'll also be on 360 and it'll be bundled exclusively with the 360 here..

I heard that. I'm still not sure if that's true. Who said it?

Maximus · 02-12-2010, 12:17 AM

Microsoft at X10, but only for $399 bundle not $299 Elite or $249 Arcade.

Not sure how popular it will be though...

MOONPHASE · 02-12-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplayer

I heard that. I'm still not sure if that's true. Who said it?

I've seen it on a few websites and here's 1 of them http://www.siliconera.com/2010/02/11...al-hard-drive/

Simplayer · 02-12-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Microsoft at X10, but only for $399 bundle not $299 Elite or $249 Arcade.

Not sure how popular it will be though...

So Sony doesn't have any bundle planned?

MOONPHASE · 02-12-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplayer

So Sony doesn't have any bundle planned?

Nope but they did have that special PS3 with that character Lightning on it in Japan since FFXIII is a PS3 exclusive over there. Also they did a one for that Advent Children movie.

saprano · 02-12-2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Simplayer

So Sony doesn't have any bundle planned?

Sadly no. MS has the bundle all to them selves including some crap DLC.

You would think the obvious choice would be a PS3 bundle seeing how thats where the fanbase is.

Cplhicks · 02-12-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Sadly no. MS has the bundle all to them selves including some crap DLC.

You would think the obvious choice would be a PS3 bundle seeing how thats where the fanbase is.

Sad that it went from PS3 exclusive to bundled with the other system. Way to give one last big middle finger to PS3 users, Square. Nice.

Simplayer · 02-12-2010, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Sadly no. MS has the bundle all to them selves including some crap DLC.

You would think the obvious choice would be a PS3 bundle seeing how thats where the fanbase is.

It just seems so bizarre. It's not like MS is really taking a hit by bundling the game (since the console is 100 dollars more than it would normally be), so it's not like they would have to come up with a special agreement with SE.

AranhaHunter · 02-12-2010, 04:14 AM

Some supposed leaked numbers, not confirmed yet

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[PS3] MAG ~150K
[PS3] Darksiders ~130K
[360] Bayonetta ~100K
[PS3] Bayonetta ~60K
[Wii] Tatsunoko vs. Capcom ~50K
[Wii] No More Heroes 2 ~25K
[All] Dark Void - 22K

02-11-2010, 10:34 PM	#1
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	NPD Sales Results for January 2010 Data care of NPD Group PlayStation 2 41.6K PlayStation 3 276.9K PSP 100.1K Xbox 360 332.8K Wii 465.8K Nintendo DS 422.2K NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Nov-09 656.7K MASS EFFECT 2* 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 572.1K WII FIT PLUS W/ BALANCE BOARD* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Oct-09 555.7K CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* 360 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 326.7K MARIO KART W/ WHEEL WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Apr-08 310.9K SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Jul-09 297.6K CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* PS3 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 259.0K ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 246.5K JUST DANCE WII UBISOFT Nov-09 191.9K DARKSIDERS 360 THQ Jan-10 171.2k

02-12-2010, 12:04 AM	#10
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	GT5 will probably the best system seller that I can see on the horizon. FFXIII for sure though will sell systems because even my brother is buying a PS3 just for it and he swore off gaming. Last edited by mikejet; 02-12-2010 at 12:08 AM.

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02-11-2010, 10:37 PM	#2
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Wow at the PS2 numbers... Was MAG released in January?

02-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Hm, I guess. I'd imagine it's a fairly frontloaded game though. Oh ya, no Bayonetta either. Poor Sega,

02-11-2010, 11:39 PM	#5
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Very low numbers all around, expected higher numbers. I expected the 360 to beat the PS3 this month, one of the reasons being there were still shortages around January for the PS3. PS2 is on its last legs, end of an era.

02-11-2010, 11:47 PM	#6
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Yeah, NPD was low all round except 360 which was the only system to see a massive release. PS2 is pretty much done in the US now, I can't see many people buying it, but it's been the king for long enough. Time to hand over the crown I think... Otherwise, yeah, PS3 had notable shortages, and Wii had shortages towards the end of the month apparently. So not surprising to see them doing less than they should. I think next month there will be a big improvement in both as shortages ease while 360 will go down as the number of offers and promotions decrease and there is no big hitter like ME2.

02-11-2010, 11:53 PM	#7
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I want Heavy Rain to be a system seller but I'm fearful that not enough people will be open to that type of new gameplay and game type.

02-12-2010, 12:00 AM	#9
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Yeah, I think the demo will have made as many sales as it will have lost. I want it to be successful as I think it's great and could be a real turning point in gaming when it comes to delivery of a story and action/consequence gameplay. Obvioulsy GoWIII is going to be the big one in March, and FFXIII will probably do better on PS3 because of the inbuilt fanbase.

02-12-2010, 12:17 AM	#13
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Microsoft at X10, but only for $399 bundle not $299 Elite or $249 Arcade. Not sure how popular it will be though...

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