NPD August 2009 - Blu-ray Forum

Bizdady · 09-11-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by j_rocca42

Excuses for what? just curious...

That ps3 games dont sell and 360 always outsells its counterpart. Even with such a larger base install the ps3 version of Arkham Asylum managed to hang right in there.

j_rocca42 · 09-11-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizdady

That ps3 games dont sell and 360 always outsells its counterpart. Even with such a larger base install the ps3 version of Arkham Asylum managed to hang right in there.

I don't know if those were really excuses. they were more like reality. xbots won't be able so say that for much longer. because the ps3 is coming on strong and closing the gap thats for sure.

Terjyn · 09-11-2009, 01:57 AM

I wasn't referring to relative sales at all when I was talking about Batman. I want games that refreshing to do well, regardless of platform.

Blu boy · 09-11-2009, 02:04 AM

pretty decent numbers for the ps3, september is going to be huge. im going to predict over 400k-500k. it may be kind of a crazy prediction but it will be that much more rewarding if it turns out to be true.

alanshearer · 09-11-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by j_rocca42

I don't know if those were really excuses. they were more like reality. xbots won't be able so say that for much longer. because the ps3 is coming on strong and closing the gap thats for sure.

They werent reality. For a long time the sales of games have been remarkably close considering the difference in userbase size. Just more FUD from the fanboys.

Maximus · 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM

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01. MADDEN NFL 10 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-09 928,000
03. MADDEN NFL 10 PS3 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-09 665,000

04. BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM* 360 SQUARE ENIX INC Aug-09 303,000
05. BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM* PS3 SQUARE ENIX INC Aug-09 290,000

These are the important numbers for me.

Despite a 2:1 installed base advantage in the US the 360 can't make it count in game sales which leads me to believe that there are a lot of dead consoles sitting in coffins or being hawked an Ebay for spares. I would venture that the actual number of 360s in use in the US is only 1.5x more than PS3 due to replacement buying.

I mean B:AA I can understand PS3=360 as there was free exclusive DLC, but the difference in Madden is inexplicable for MS unless people are buying social games on PS3 for free online now (which would be another big blow for MS).

Terjyn · 09-11-2009, 10:41 AM

For those curious, Madden's last year NPD was 1 million 360 sales and 643K PS3 sales. So PS3 sales up slightly, 360 sales down slightly.

Rike255 · 09-11-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

These are the important numbers for me.

Despite a 2:1 installed base advantage in the US the 360 can't make it count in game sales which leads me to believe that there are a lot of dead consoles sitting in coffins or being hawked an Ebay for spares. I would venture that the actual number of 360s in use in the US is only 1.5x more than PS3 due to replacement buying.

I mean B:AA I can understand PS3=360 as there was free exclusive DLC, but the difference in Madden is inexplicable for MS unless people are buying social games on PS3 for free online now (which would be another big blow for MS).

Exactly

Beefbowl · 09-11-2009, 01:02 PM

It's amazing how much the DS sell month after month. You'd figure everybody has one by now.

Shin-Ra · 09-11-2009, 01:05 PM

Like the PS2...

kman · 09-11-2009, 08:32 PM

fantastic month for sony. The biggest thing in my opinion is how close the madden 10 sales were for the 360 and the ps3. I know last year it was wayyyy off. It just shows that sony is inching closer on 3rd party titles which is fantastic.

Blu boy · 09-11-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizdady

That ps3 games dont sell and 360 always outsells its counterpart. Even with such a larger base install the ps3 version of Arkham Asylum managed to hang right in there.

i think it was close because the ps3 had exclusive dlc.

j_rocca42 · 09-11-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

i think it was close because the ps3 had exclusive dlc.

Yeah that's really the only reason. without the extra content I'm sure it woulda been a blow out for batman: AA

saprano · 09-11-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

i think it was close because the ps3 had exclusive dlc.

Even with out it it still would've been close. you guys are acting like this is the first time the ps3 has been close to 360 in multiplatform sales. bottom line, there's 15 million+ 360's sold in america vs 8 million+ ps3's, to have mutiplatform games sell so close says alot for ps3.

WW the ps3 version of arkham asylum probably outsold the 360 version.

EDIT- max made a good point about 360's installed base in america, so i say its more like 10 million

Elandyll · 09-11-2009, 03:06 AM

I was reading the comments on the NPD news at Kotaku, and I admit that one in particular makes me laugh:
"and yet the 360 is selling more".

Do those people realize that only 7 days of price drop (from Aug 24th to the 31st) and a handfull of Slims available here and there practically completely filled the gap in sales compared to the 360 for the entire month?
Some peeps might have a rude awakening in October, with the September NPD numbers

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09-11-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	I wasn't referring to relative sales at all when I was talking about Batman. I want games that refreshing to do well, regardless of platform.

09-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#4
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	pretty decent numbers for the ps3, september is going to be huge. im going to predict over 400k-500k. it may be kind of a crazy prediction but it will be that much more rewarding if it turns out to be true.

09-11-2009, 10:41 AM	#7
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	For those curious, Madden's last year NPD was 1 million 360 sales and 643K PS3 sales. So PS3 sales up slightly, 360 sales down slightly.

09-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#9
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	It's amazing how much the DS sell month after month. You'd figure everybody has one by now.

09-11-2009, 01:05 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Like the PS2...

09-11-2009, 08:32 PM	#11
kman Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Denver, Co Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:370	fantastic month for sony. The biggest thing in my opinion is how close the madden 10 sales were for the 360 and the ps3. I know last year it was wayyyy off. It just shows that sony is inching closer on 3rd party titles which is fantastic.

09-11-2009, 03:06 AM	#15
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I was reading the comments on the NPD news at Kotaku, and I admit that one in particular makes me laugh: "and yet the 360 is selling more". Do those people realize that only 7 days of price drop (from Aug 24th to the 31st) and a handfull of Slims available here and there practically completely filled the gap in sales compared to the 360 for the entire month? Some peeps might have a rude awakening in October, with the September NPD numbers

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