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[Kysen]

PCars bombed then, damn. Doesn't the US like racers anymore?

 

[Maintenance]

People are already going into full ArsTechnica "Don't read too much into it" about Splatoon here.

 

[Doctor Professional]

Not much of a mark for Splatoon, it's number 5 with 3 days on the market. I believe we have seen where it will stand. Still not bad, but a contrast compared to Japan. Then again, Wii U is still alive over there.

 

[QaaQer]

Splatoon could have sold 7 copies at number five since it is a slow month. Still need to pick the game up myself.

Curious to find out how well The Witcher sold overall.

cdpr said 4M ww.

 

[Kayant]

4.) Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)

???

Lool yh spotted that too late . Ok first time with such a commanding lead?

You forgot this.
7.) NBA 2K15 (360, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, PC)

I need glasses I guess

 

[v1lla21]

I'm surprised MLB is on there.

 

[Kusagari]

I'm glad Splatoon charted but it could be well under 100k for all we know. I mean Minecraft and GTA outsold it.

 

[Leko04]

CosmicQueso you over sold splatoons performance. Only 5th, I expected 2nd position based on your tease. My predictions are ruined.

 

[Duxxy3]

That Xbox One figure is very low, it seems this will be another poor month for hardware.

No new releases and until prices hit $299 I wouldn't expect a sales explosion.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Why surprised?

I don't know. I kind of expected people to jump on the ONE wagon after it won April. Thought it would win May. Idk.

 

[Memory]

Wasn't Splatoon only two days for this NPD reporting period? Released on May 29 and this NPD covers until May 30, right?

This is my understanding also, only 2 days have been tracked. I'd really like to know how much its sold worldwide so far and if Nintendo are honestly happy with the result.

 

[mclem]

I was actually a bit disappointed for Splatoon until the replies reminded me that it came out right at the end of the month.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I think a 50 dollar price drop for the PS4 would end most of the Xbox One's new found sales momentum.

 

[Talamius]

Really need Wii U's numbers to see if that Splatoon rank is as good as it seems.

 

[allan-bh]

I'm curious if The Witcher 3 is million seller on NPD.

 

[wild wild rice]

I'm glad Splatoon charted but it could be well under 100k for all we know. I mean Minecraft and GTA outsold it.

But it outsold Call of Duty!

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Why surprised?

People trying to vote for the underdogs. Probably a Cavs fan too.

Spoiler

I kid, I kid

 

[Rephin]

Wow, MKX really hanging on there. Glad it's successful for the continuation of the franchise.

Also Splatton at #5! Hope that game has legs into this month, seems every cool squid I know is playing it right now (except me).

Seeing The Witcher at #1 is awesome though. CD Projekt Red put a lot of effort into the game and the sales are well deserved. So much for that Xbox One marketing, though. Did Microsoft mess up the potential sales boosts for co-marketing, or was it due to every review using the PS4?

 

[RM8]

This is insanity. New IP on WiiU (and nothing else), three days of sales, and Splatoon makes it to #5. I was very worried because of TW101 and Code Name GOTY bombing tragically, but the exact opposite happened. Awesome outcome :]

 

[Kaako]

PCars though...damn.

 

[Talladega Knight]

Two days I think, Splatoon released on the 29th in the US, not the 28th.

29, 30, 31

 

[FZZ]

Inb4 unnecessary wall of shame posted by that one dude with the Chris Pratt avatar even though everyone who was wrong already knows cause of Japan's sales.

 

[Kinsella]

I'm glad Splatoon charted but it could be well under 100k for all we know. I mean Minecraft and GTA outsold it.

Minecraft physical edition at that.

 

[Celine]

Splatoon going the Wonderful 101 route, I see.

 

[bryehn]

I have zero interest in Splatoon and thought it might even flop a bit. Regardless, it's always nice to see a new IP debut strong. I wonder how front loaded it'll turn out to be. Only so many Wii U's out there. If it's actually selling consoles then that's great for Wii U owners in terms of continued support.

 

[Mister Megative]

this marked is in fast decline.....

I can't tell if you're joking or not.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Found this on IGN

The report also states that If the top 10 software list for May 2015 was "ranked on a SKU basis rather than a title basis," the PS4 Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster would have made the list.

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/06/11/the-witcher-3-topped-software-sales-in-may?abthid=557a0ef83ac061de04000006&utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=IGN%20(front%20page)&utm_content=2&utm_campaign=Blogroll

 

[NateDrake]

29, 30, 31

Reporting period was until the 30, I believe.

 

[allan-bh]

29, 30, 31

NPD may period ended on may 30.

 

[Hitokiri03]

Overall:

Overall retail sales are down 13% year over year.

Hardware sales were down 18% year over year.

Retail software sales were down 25% year over year.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Wtf...

I'm thinking Splatoon will get to 375K or 500K

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Not much of a mark for Splatoon, it's number 5 with 3 days on the market. I believe we have seen where it will stand. Still not bad, but a contrast compared to Japan. Then again, Wii U is still alive over there.

lol

Some people can't accept the fact that Splatoon actually seems to be doing well worldwide. It's a single SKU at #5 with two days of sales tracking. Two. Days.

Also, Wii U is a much healthier platform in NA than it is in Japan.

 

[Ōkami]

Wonder if Nintendo will do a PR report this time, Splatoon might be worth mentioning but things for the 3DS and WiiU can't be pretty.

 

[Chobel]

PCars bombed then, damn. Doesn't the US like racers anymore?

Damn it! I totally forgot about it. Not a good result.

 

[SmokyDave]

Did slightly better than Farming Simulator 15.

....maaaaaaaaan. Ouch.

Racing isn't the hottest genre on earth anymore.

Then tomorrow I leave for Mars. I need to be with my people.

 

[Grimgrillz]

The software charts is telling a bigger story. Sony leading 7 out of the top 10 and 2 of the top 10 were Wii U titles.

That's insane.

 

[waitwhat42]

Didn't Watch Dogs sell an ungodly amount last May?

 

[Arzehn]

Found this on IGN



http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/06/11/the-witcher-3-topped-software-sales-in-may?abthid=557a0ef83ac061de04000006&utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=IGN%20(front%20page)&utm_content=2&utm_campaign=Blogroll

Not bad for a port of a port.

 

[Linearskillz]

Before ya'll panic at things being down YOY, here's last year. Watch Doges and MK8 were massive. Software that month were 57% higher than 2013. We really should have graphs for this stuff. One-year relative values don't paint a super useful picture.

 

[Good Guy Gone Bad]

I'm guessing Splatoon will be 375K maybe 500K

o.... k

 

[theprodigy]

I'm guessing Splatoon will be 375K maybe 500K

bwahaha it's sandwiched between Minecraft and CoD, no way

 

[Goldenelementxl]

29, 30, 31

I was gonna post the same thing. I'm not sure how this 2 or 3 days thing is confusing so many people.

 

[arevin01]

A what, nearly 45k drop in a month that saw one of the bigger AAA games of the year release.. Microsoft can't be to thrilled with this result.

I'm pretty sure they are happy with it being 81% YOY.

 

[SpotAnime]

Surprised Puzzle and Dragons Z didn't make the list. Thought that would be a shoo-in.

 

[Insane Metal]

Well... those numbers are really bad overall. Both software and hardware sales are down from last year. MS and Sony better bring more games for their systems.

 

[Nirolak]

Was racing ever that hot in USA even more so for sim types ?

It's certainly healthier in Europe, but there was a time it sold notably better than now in the US.

 

[allan-bh]

Found this on IGN



http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/06/11/the-witcher-3-topped-software-sales-in-may?abthid=557a0ef83ac061de04000006&utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=IGN%20(front%20page)&utm_content=2&utm_campaign=Blogroll

Wow.. really a slow month.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

PS4 killed it this month.

Top hardware, and almost every game sold better on PS4.

 

[stryke]

I'm guessing Splatoon will be 375K maybe 500K

That's like, more than Bloodborne.

 

[LegendofLex]

Overall:

Overall retail sales are down 13% year over year.

Hardware sales were down 18% year over year.

Retail software sales were down 25% year over year.

It's depressing that these numbers keep getting bigger and the number of boxed retail games in general is getting smaller.

Before ya'll panic at things being down YOY, here's last year. Watch Doges and MK8 were massive. Software that month were 57% higher than 2013. We really should have graphs for this stuff. One-year relative values don't paint a super useful picture.

Being smaller than last year when last year was a recovery from a 13-year low is not at all encouraging.