I expect the sales of the Wii Monster Hunter to be a monster, excuse the pun. Capcom is really backing the series extremely now, and plan to expand its accessibilty. They seem to be planning a huge marketing push for all regions. I am being a little overly optimisic (dont mind the oxy) and expect it to match or do even more than the PSP's counterparts, especially in the west.
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Media Create Sales 3/24 - 3/30
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The Faceless Master
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awesome week for psp, ps3 continues to creep down, same old same old for everything else.
so wii mh3 will be a monster eh. edit: beaten!
so wii mh3 will be a monster eh. edit: beaten!
test_account
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Innotech said:
I think i know what you're saying, but in garbage time the preformance of the play usually gets worse (hence the name "garbage time") due to that i.e less experienced players get to play instead since its so to say not possible to change the outcome of the game. This way the less experienced players get more gaming practice + there is no need to use their most skilled players then (this way there is a less chance of injuries etc.). I also guess that the motivation of the play is lower compared to if they had a chance to win due to that they know its so to say impossible to change the outcome of the game.
In the DS VS PSP battle, the DS has already won, no doubt about that, so in this way i guess you can say its the same as garbage time. However, the PSP's preformance has just gotten better since the launch of PSP Slim, were in garbage time the preformance usually gets worse. So in this way i wouldnt compare it to garbage time. I guess we can say partially garbage time
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
test_account said:I think i know what you're saying, but in garbage time the preformance of the play usually gets worse (hence the name "garbage time") due to that i.e less experienced players get to play instead since its so to say not possible to change the outcome of the game. This way the less experienced players get more gaming practice + there is no need to use their most skilled players then (this way there is a less chance of injuries etc.). I also guess that the motivation of the play is lower compared to if they had a chance to win due to that they know its so to say impossible to change the outcome of the game.
In the DS VS PSP battle, the DS has already won, no doubt about that, so in this way i guess you can say its the same as garbage time. However, the PSP's preformance has just gotten better since the launch of PSP Slim, were in garbage time the preformance usually gets worse. So in this way i wouldnt compare it to garbage time. I guess we can say partially garbage time
Actually what he's suggesting (wrongly, in my opinion) is that it's Nintendo has given up because they're so far ahead. Garbage time often sees the loser exploding back at the very end (see college athletics where sportsmanship is supposedly a factor) but this has more to do with pulling the best players out on the winning team while the losing team still has their best players in and they are attempting to save face.
I suppose the analogy works in a few ways.
MisterHero
Super Member
Nintendo's clearly put their focus behind the Wii. It needs it, and last year turned out really well.
DS will probably get loads of new games in the next 1 or 2 years. On top of its currently awesome library.
DS will probably get loads of new games in the next 1 or 2 years. On top of its currently awesome library.
PantherLotus
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test_account
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PantherLotus said:
Ah yes, good point, i didnt think of it that way, thanks for pointing that out
I dont know if Nintendo has given up, but if they have then garbage time might be a good description of the DS VS PSP situation indeed.One thing i forgot to mention in my previous post, how is Sony with the 1st party PSP software support now? I know they have released something recentely atleast (Echo Chrome and Patapon), but do they have any software planned for the future, has anything been announced or have they given up on releasing 1st party sofware for the PSP?
Segata Sanshiro
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That's the $64,000 question. I guess we'll find out as the year progresses.test_account said:Ah yes, good point, i didnt think of it that way, thanks for pointing that out
One thing i forgot to mention in my previous post. How is Sony with the 1st party PSP software support now? I know they have released something recentely atleast (Echo Chrome and Patapon), but do they have any software planned for the future, has anything been announced or have they given up on releasing 1st party sofware for the PSP?
test_account
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Segata Sanshiro said:
Ok
But have any games been announced atleast? I havnt really followed the PSP that much.Segata Sanshiro
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It's looking really empty right now. Just Secret Agent Clank off the top of my head. But... release lists usually look pretty empty this time of the year, before the announcements from the big shows.test_account said:Ok
I dont think it will match the success of handheld versions, by the very nature and accessibility of handhelds, but it may very well be the most successful MH console version to date. If it would add another success to Capcoms Wii support, I will be very happy. I love Capcom and always have. they continue to make some of the best decisions this gen of all the 3rd parties.
PantherLotus
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God it's almost impossible to predict/forecast/guess/analyze what next week's sales are going to look like! I can't imagine where we could look. Any ideas, people?
Next Week:
360: 1600
Wii: 52,000
PS3: 13,000
Next Week:
360: 1600
Wii: 52,000
PS3: 13,000
test_account
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Segata Sanshiro said:
Ah yes, i had forgotten about Secret Agent Clank, thanks for mentioning that
Ok, i'll guess we'll see some announcements on E3 and TGS atleast, if there are anything to announce in the PSP deparment of course.fair enough.test_account said:I think i know what you're saying, but in garbage time the preformance of the play usually gets worse (hence the name "garbage time") due to that i.e less experienced players get to play instead since its so to say not possible to change the outcome of the game. This way the less experienced players get more gaming practice + there is no need to use their most skilled players then (this way there is a less chance of injuries etc.). I also guess that the motivation of the play is lower compared to if they had a chance to win due to that they know its so to say impossible to change the outcome of the game.
In the DS VS PSP battle, the DS has already won, no doubt about that, so in this way i guess you can say its the same as garbage time. However, the PSP's preformance has just gotten better since the launch of PSP Slim, were in garbage time the preformance usually gets worse. So in this way i wouldnt compare it to garbage time. I guess we can say partially garbage time
nextgeneration
Member
Thanks always for the awesome charts, Panther.
PantherLotus
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nextgeneration said:Thanks always for the awesome charts, Panther.
Thanks for the attention. It's really the only reason I do them.
MisterHero
Super Member
I agree a lot. Hopefully they'll talk about Monster Hunter 3. It's announced but I keep forgetting it exists. :lol o_oAvrum said:
Minsc
Gold Member
PantherLotus said:
I have to admit it, I'm a damned skeptic when it comes to the Wii in Japan, despite not slumping last week, this week saw a pretty big drop in hardware, to where it is now under 50K, which is where I thought it was going to end up last week, before I was proved to be completely wrong.
Looking at your weekly sales graph, I see the PS3 has made it over it's hill; it's back to the levels it was at in September, and I can't get rid of the feeling that is where the Wii is headed as well, it's just a bigger hill which will be interrupted by Golden Week... which if I'm reading the chart right bumped only the Wii sales for two weeks, but that is just Nintendo getting more Wiis on the shelves during those weeks.
I do think Nintendo has done an amazing job marketing their console, and has surprised/surpassed everyone's expectations. I think part of the reason the gaming industry is so fun to follow is partly due to how many upsets and how unpredictable things can be.
what I basically mean is "the gap is more like the grand canyon than silicon valley" PSP is selling well but its Moot. Karma Sony.PantherLotus said:
In other words, much like our New Orleans Saints, Sony has found itself losing the game, but doing well when it doesnt really count anymore, hence, Garbage time.
Ya, combat is totally different from Pokemon, no way they are the same. You are correct, MH uses a real time battle system where you roam the area, see the monster and fight it. No transition into a battle screen like pokemon. Monsters will run to different area thou and you have to give chase then to hunt them down. Actually, you can catch them too and use them in Colosseum fight in MH2, not sure if the PSP versions have this function.viciouskillersquirrel said:
Sir Alemeth
Member
Is it just me or do I get a feeling of seeing a new DS model very soon...
Knastluder
Member
Is someone able to tell me the total "sold-software" in Japan for the DS ? I've heard the ratio is pretty good considering the fact that the DS has his 4th anniversary in ,wait ... december?
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
Member
So sad for PS3
and it's so cheap there.
and it's so cheap there.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Have you played it, or are you just being a douche?muramura said:
This is GAF, so I have to assume the latter.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
Panther,
Any chance you could put together a YTD cumulative handheld chart... just for the novelty?
Any chance you could put together a YTD cumulative handheld chart... just for the novelty?
For Wii sales, I think that Mario Kart, Wii Music and Animal Crossing could have an impact (although AC may not be as appropriate for home systems as it is on handhelds), and of course, whatever cards Nintendo haven't yet shown for 08.
Do you think Nintendo would have dropped the price for the DS Lite by now if they didn't have a plan to bring up hardware sales higher again? Typically, going for 3 and a half years without a price drop would be expected to cause one nice boost when one comes, although most people who currently want one would have bought one by now, methinks.
Do you think Nintendo would have dropped the price for the DS Lite by now if they didn't have a plan to bring up hardware sales higher again? Typically, going for 3 and a half years without a price drop would be expected to cause one nice boost when one comes, although most people who currently want one would have bought one by now, methinks.
Psychotext
Member
Sony really needs to do something with the PS3. Sell it at considerably less than cost if needs be because it's in a whole world of hurt over there.
