NPD Sales Results for January 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

Simplayer · 02-12-2010, 12:20 AM

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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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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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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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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.

Maximus · 02-12-2010, 11:10 AM

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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.

I don't think it's that big of a deal. Square likely know that most people who are interested already own a PS3 or are more likely to buy a PS3. Why not take a few million in marketing dollars.

The fact that FFvXIII is still exclusive to PS3 (and looks to remain that way) makes Sony's job very easy, if you want to play the full series, you can only get it on one console. Chuck in that vXIII is made by Nomura in the adverts and it should be a pretty successful campaign.

Also the game is just ok, nothing special (though I am playing in Japanese). It's not bad by any means, it's just not as good as FFVI or FFVIII (which I am also playing through). It's a bit tooooo linear, and with vXIII said to have an over world like VII/III/IX and an airship I think I (and a lot of PS FF gamers) would prefer it.

dereksworl · 02-12-2010, 12:31 PM

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I don't think it's that big of a deal. Square likely know that most people who are interested already own a PS3 or are more likely to buy a PS3. Why not take a few million in marketing dollars.

The fact that FFvXIII is still exclusive to PS3 (and looks to remain that way) makes Sony's job very easy, if you want to play the full series, you can only get it on one console. Chuck in that vXIII is made by Nomura in the adverts and it should be a pretty successful campaign.

Also the game is just ok, nothing special (though I am playing in Japanese). It's not bad by any means, it's just not as good as FFVI or FFVIII (which I am also playing through). It's a bit tooooo linear, and with vXIII said to have an over world like VII/III/IX and an airship I think I (and a lot of PS FF gamers) would prefer it.

FFXIII doesnt have an airship?

Maximus · 02-12-2010, 02:00 PM

It does, but you can't really use it. Well I haven't been able to anyway. I can't see why you would though as there aren't any reasons to revisit places and there is no over world.

dereksworl · 02-12-2010, 02:06 PM

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I can't see why you would though as there aren't any reasons to revisit places and there is no over world.

Kind of deal breaker for me. FFX was pretty linear to an extent, but there was still plenty to do and explore. however from what i've been hearing, this game is even more linear than that. I may be renting this one and just wait for vXIII

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

Marine Mike · 02-12-2010, 04:27 AM

The Target I was in over the weekend was sold out of PS3s as a guy who was there to buy one was shocked, lol.

To be quite honest, I was shocked too.

RatedRstar · 02-12-2010, 06:20 AM

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[All] Dark Void - 22K

Wow.

Looks like the guys at Airtight games might be out of a job soon.

metalgeargreed · 02-12-2010, 06:23 AM

How in the heck is Mario Kart on that list?! I haven't seen a single store in a 100 mile radius get that in since October. No joke.

aphex · 02-12-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Some supposed leaked numbers, not confirmed yet

If MAG sold 150k in January, I think we'll be seeing it in the Feb numbers as it's sold at least 350k more so far in Feb.

Terjyn · 02-12-2010, 09:15 PM

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If MAG sold 150k in January, I think we'll be seeing it in the Feb numbers as it's sold at least 350k more so far in Feb.

I thought that 500k number was world wide.

If so there's no way it'll show up in February NPD.

Maximus · 02-12-2010, 11:47 PM

Yes WW, ~200k in US (150k tracked by NPD in Jan, 50k in Feb), ~250k in PAL and 35k in Japan for ~500k WW.

Anyhow, Sony confirmed they had retail shortages and will have next month too. March will be when they get a proper amount of stock in place.

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02-12-2010, 02:00 PM	#7
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	It does, but you can't really use it. Well I haven't been able to anyway. I can't see why you would though as there aren't any reasons to revisit places and there is no over world.

02-12-2010, 04:27 AM	#11
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	The Target I was in over the weekend was sold out of PS3s as a guy who was there to buy one was shocked, lol. To be quite honest, I was shocked too.

02-12-2010, 06:23 AM	#13
metalgeargreed Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:145	How in the heck is Mario Kart on that list?! I haven't seen a single store in a 100 mile radius get that in since October. No joke.

02-12-2010, 11:47 PM	#16
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Yes WW, ~200k in US (150k tracked by NPD in Jan, 50k in Feb), ~250k in PAL and 35k in Japan for ~500k WW. Anyhow, Sony confirmed they had retail shortages and will have next month too. March will be when they get a proper amount of stock in place.

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