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Media Create Sales: Week 4, 2014 (Jan 20 - Jan 26)
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michaelius
Banned
PS4 will improve situation a lot
KimonoNoNo
Member
Disgaea 4 Returns maybe? probably not.
It did in Nov, people did not go nuts ;-)
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Celebration is in order for the platform's growth, but people going nuts over 80k in the US would be foolish. There's nothing good about sales figures that low. The only thing that makes them seem worth celebrating is the even worse sales numbers before it!
Being hopeful for a better future is one thing. Calling that potential indicator "beast mode" is another.
What evidence do we have that Japan is looking forward to the PS4? (The low sales numbers of every other console are not evidence, they can be explained by many other factors.)
GTA5 is way past GT5. That was a disaster in Japan. 600k tracked by Famitsu, 622k tracked by MC. GT6 isn't even going to hit 400k in Japan. Japan is done with racing simulators.
I mean in January or any other slow month ofcourse.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Over 20k is Vita beastmode dude :3
I included Gran Turismo 5 Spec II sales.
Vita stabilized? When did that happen?
Edit: ^^^^^You're right, it's off the (Vita) scale 
The PCH 2000 also increased sales to 60k on its own.
I think so too, but it doesn't seem to be a common belief here. I don't think Japan is that different.
They probably will, but I don't see why it wouldn't match 2013 sales without a price drop.
The PCH 2000 also increased sales to 60k on its own.
That doesn't paint a very bright future if 20k is beastmode then does it?
And_Gignac
Member
Mobile is truly eating 3DS' lunch. If this tendency continues, maybe Nintendo will finally realize they need a more aggressive response towards the smartphone threat.
michaelius
Banned
It's too early
01/30
Amagami (EbKore+)
Makai Senki Disgaea 4 Return
Rozen Maiden: Wechseln Sie Welt ab
02/06
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Super Heroine Chronicle: Chou Heroine Senki
Terraria
02/20
Chou no Doku: Hana no Kusari - Taishou Tsuyakoi Ibun
02/22
Doki-Doki Universe
02/27
Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts
Kagero: Darkside Princess
Ou to Maou to 7-nin no Himegimitachi: Shin Ousama Monogatari (...
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Valhalla Knights 3 Gold
03/06
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f 2nd
Soul Sacrifice Delta
03/13
Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
03/19
J-Stars Victory Vs
Natural Doctrine
03/20
Chou Tsugitsugimono Game Neptune Re:Birth2: Sisters Generation
Sengoku Musou 4
So if price drop happens it will be on 02/27 or 03/06
That's not how it works!
MikeE21286
Member
And_Gignac
Member
Japan IS different. Home consoles ain't that popular anymore, I doubt ps4 will change that.
Bruno MB
Member
First shipment was below 125k.
Launch-aligned comparison: Week 10
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Namco Bandai Games) {2008.12.11} - 15.640 / 393.954
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2 (Namco Bandai Games) - {2009.11.19} - 6.876 / 290.778
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 3 generations of party together! (Namco Bandai Games) {2010.12.02} - 5.874 / 182.359 (week 8)
[WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii: Definitive Edition! (Namco Bandai Games) - {2011.11.23} - 4.096 / 191.430
[WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition (Namco Bandai Games) - {2012.11.29} - 15.098 / 378.343
[WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} - 2.979 / 130.673
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
That's the Japanese market for you - not a very bright future.
Sammy Samusu
Member
It's not stable when it drops every week and Disgaea doesn't move hardware, especially not when the audience is already there. I predict 19k next week.
On March 6 they have Miku, Soul Sacrifice and the Welcome Box bundle. This bundle makes me think a price cut is not coming in early March, but maybe in April.
Majmun
Member
I think it even went to 3k last year. The same could happen again. It probably will
It's a new retail version of Gran Turismo 5. Counts as GT 5 sales.
So I consider that Gran Turismo 5 sold more at the moment.
Now that's a bundle. What's the price?
Selling mere 20k is not
But keeping 3 weeks straight with over 20k sales number and small decline, that what a called "beastmode" (not so much for actually, but it still impressive).
I just fear that Nintendo will make the first move with price cut on 3DS. It wouldn't be good to lose such momentum.
I wonder if we'll see Taiko on PS3/Vita next year? Maybe another 3DS entry?
It is dead. Uts not even close to its predecessor or the nearest competitor. It doesnt exist in a void. Sony gave up on its handheld market and Nintendo best fix its shit as well,
I've seen that bundle in New Japanese Cover thread. How much they gonna charge that?
Napalm_Frank
Member
I still remember the days when selling over 20k was a distant dream! People spreading fear about Vita being canned in 2013 and all around chaos. I say it is time to celebrate!
ab.aeterno
Member
Well, called it on the last thread for between 5-10k for WiiU, though that wasn't exactly a big leap. The question now becomes, does it go below 5k before Donkey Kong releases?
It's not really all that great of a bundle. God Eater 2, Soul Sacrifice Delta, and Terraria are demos. The other games are free to play on PSN. It's 20,454 yen.
It will be very interesting see Vita sales in this week.
Demos? Seriously Sony?
Lol
maquiladora
Member
Looking likely.
Likely the same people who think console gaming is dead because Wii U is dead.
It doesn't need to be a PS2 to breathe some life into the market. I know Japan prefers handhelds, but I feel like the PS3 is partly responsible. Japan bought 50% less Playstation home consoles this gen, but to a lesser extent so did the rest of the world.
The bundle was why (it stayed there for ages though). The Vita also dipped down to 3k right before the 2000.
IOn March 6 they have Miku, Soul Sacrifice and the Welcome Box bundle. This bundle makes me think a price cut is not coming in early March, but maybe in April.
Whoa, first time I'm seeing this bundle. How much will it cost?
EDIT: wait, demos? lol
Somethings been bothering me lately about the Vita game prices, why are they so damn high in Japan? Nearly every game is reasonably priced on the JP eshop(below 5k for all 1st party) but on PSN I'm looking at 6-7k yen per game.
I'm not surprised that Sega game bombed, 7k for a rhythm game is too much.
Its made even worse when to buy PSN cards its a £10 premium on the cost. Whereas buying from the eshop directly I get heavy discounts on 3DS software(Yen is weak vs the £).
I'm not surprised that Sega game bombed, 7k for a rhythm game is too much.
Its made even worse when to buy PSN cards its a £10 premium on the cost. Whereas buying from the eshop directly I get heavy discounts on 3DS software(Yen is weak vs the £).
IncandescentPrecept
Banned
Being up by 150% YoY when everything else is down = beastmode.