February 2009 U.S. NPD Sales Chart

I'm pretty shocked that:

- Even Killzone2 didn't put the PS3 up for the month
- PS2's finally stopped selling
- So many people play Wii Fit
- Wii Play is still considered a game
- Call of Duty: World at War still sells

"mor911 wrote:

I'm pretty shocked that:

- Even Killzone2 didn't put the PS3 up for the month
- PS2's finally stopped selling
- So many people play Wii Fit
- Wii Play is still considered a game
- Call of Duty: World at War still sells

I've had to change my mind on this one. I broke down and bought it and I really like the online play.

"mor911 wrote:

I'm pretty shocked that:

- Even Killzone2 didn't put the PS3 up for the month
- PS2's finally stopped selling
- So many people play Wii Fit
- Wii Play is still considered a game
- Call of Duty: World at War still sells

I'm not too shocked about Killzone 2. How excited are people going to get about yet another shooter? Even if it is really good. MLB the Show was selling like hotcakes shortly after its launch early this month so that could possibly give it a small boost.

I don't get the Wii stuff either.

I noticed that Street Fighter IV sales on PS3 almost matched the sales on 360. I think that's the closest I've seen a PS3 version of a game come to outdoing the 360 version. Very impressive given that there are twice as many 360s out there.

But look at Halo... That game (among many) is living proof that hype alone can sell a game

Killzone 2 got killed by word of mouth in my opinion. I know personally I stopped two people from buying it. Sure it got great reviews but reviews are bull**** anyway. The game was overrated in my opinion. Beautiful to look at but there is more to a game than good graphics.

Call of Duty is selling I think because, for all it's warts, it's a good game. The online play is the best amongst shooters in my opinion.

Man, a lot of people are buying Wii considering there are no damn games for the thing.

145K Mario Kart DS - DS
144K New Super Mario Bros. - DS

ridiculous. These are good games but world wide their almost over 15 million units sold for each game.

"unifiedtheory wrote:

Killzone 2 got killed by word of mouth in my opinion. I know personally I stopped two people from buying it. Sure it got great reviews but reviews are bull**** anyway. The game was overrated in my opinion. Beautiful to look at but there is more to a game than good graphics.

Call of Duty is selling I think because, for all it's warts, it's a good game. The online play is the best amongst shooters in my opinion.

Man, a lot of people are buying Wii considering there are no damn games for the thing.

Punchout comes out this month ... :shifty:

"Vengeful Odin wrote:

Punchout comes out this month ... :shifty:

or this weekend :shifty:

"mor911 wrote:

But look at Halo... That game (among many) is living proof that hype alone can sell a game

I remember seeing Halo ads and promotions everywhere before its launch. I didn't see even a commercial for Killzone until a couple of days after launch. They just didn't push it hard enough. That's become the norm for good Playstation exclusives. Nobody buys them because they don't know about them. Plus Halo was an already established franchise. I mean the game was the only thing that moved any Xboxes at all last generation.

"Medieval954 wrote:

Nintendo today released a list of 120 games headed to the Wii and DS. The extensive list includes dates for Punch-Out!! Excitebots and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

Excitebots: Trick Racing uses the Wii Wheel and builds on the Excitebike and Excite Truck franchises and will be out April 20. Punch-Out! hits May 18 and is an update of the class NES title. Donkey Kong Jungle Beat hits on May 4.

Kotaku

Dang it, I thought it was out before that ...

I actully enjoyed the Excite Truck game, I might be the only one ... but I thought it was actually pretty well done.

"muscle979 wrote:

I remember seeing Halo ads and promotions everywhere before its launch. I didn't see even a commercial for Killzone until a couple of days after launch. They just didn't push it hard enough. That's become the norm for good Playstation exclusives. Nobody buys them because they don't know about them. Plus Halo was an already established franchise. I mean the game was the only thing that moved any Xboxes at all last generation.

I saw tons of killzone 2 advertisements, from TV to Interweb to Magazines, I can't wait to see how the sales change when the DSi comes out for nintendo.

"Static XIII wrote:

I saw tons of killzone 2 advertisements, from TV to Interweb to Magazines, I can't wait to see how the sales change when the DSi comes out for nintendo.

I can't believe though that they were anywhere in the neighborhood of Halo 3. Stores were doing Halo themed promotions, everytime you turned on the television it was there. I can't recall the last game I've seen pushed so hard. It was even talked about on the radio where I was at.

Those DS sales are going to continue to climb. I own one and like it a lot. Nintendo obviously has things figured out. They must be laughing hysterically at Sony and Microsoft. Their games and systems cost much less to make I'm sure and are selling so many more.

"muscle979 wrote:

I can't believe though that they were anywhere in the neighborhood of Halo 3. Stores were doing Halo themed promotions, everytime you turned on the television it was there. I can't recall the last game I've seen pushed so hard. It was even talked about on the radio where I was at.

Those DS sales are going to continue to climb. I own one and like it a lot. Nintendo obviously has things figured out. They must be laughing hysterically at Sony and Microsoft. Their games and systems cost much less to make I'm sure and are selling so many more.

I'm honestly worried that the next batch of systems from Sony and MS will be more like the wii than like their current systems. :no:

"Stitches wrote:

I'm honestly worried that the next batch of systems from Sony and MS will be more like the wii than like their current systems. :no:

this could have mixed results though. I don't honestly think we need to see Sony or MS build a stronger system then what we have. The ps3 and 360 are capable of showing us amazing graphics and beefing them up at this point isn't really gonna change much.

There are plenty of rumors going around about MS and Sony working on motion controllers and even motion cameras, so i have no doubt that at least one of them will unveil something along those lines with their next system. But whether or not developers embrace it will be key.

One of the biggest complaints for the wii is a terrible online system. Something both ps3 and 360 have. combine that with their obvious advantage with hdd space and MS and sony could completely steal the whole idea.

But then again, they won't have the name "Wii" at that point.

"CitizenSnips wrote:

this could have mixed results though. I don't honestly think we need to see Sony or MS build a stronger system then what we have. The ps3 and 360 are capable of showing us amazing graphics and beefing them up at this point isn't really gonna change much.

There are plenty of rumors going around about MS and Sony working on motion controllers and even motion cameras, so i have no doubt that at least one of them will unveil something along those lines with their next system. But whether or not developers embrace it will be key.

One of the biggest complaints for the wii is a terrible online system. Something both ps3 and 360 have. combine that with their obvious advantage with hdd space and MS and sony could completely steal the whole idea.

But then again, they won't have the name "Wii" at that point.

Sony and MS still have a while before they could feasibly abandon their current consoles. Especially Sony who likes to boast the ten year life cycle thing. By the time they could even really steal the idea the Wii may be dug in too firmly.

"muscle979 wrote:

Sony and MS still have a while before they could feasibly abandon their current consoles. Especially Sony who likes to boast the ten year life cycle thing. By the time they could even really steal the idea the Wii may be dug in too firmly.

I already think the Wii is too well known a machine for Sony and MS to rip off of, but more importantly, by the time Sony and MS go to make another system, people may have finally abandoned the wii.

"Medieval954 wrote:

I like Excite Truck too. Lots of fun, very under rated.

Yeah, why would Sony and Microsoft want to make a console that's reliable, affordable and profitable. I say they should keep losing billions trying outdo each other instead.

My ps3 was affordable, and it is reliable.

Aside from that I prefer to get significant use out of my systems, and the wii is bar none the furthest behind of all mine so far.

"Medieval954 wrote:

I play with my Wii more than my Xbox 360 or PS3. Different strokes.

Sony and Microsoft will borrow a lot from Nintendo's playbook next gen, that is assured. Sony's Sixaxis and Microsoft's Avatars are just the beginning. I do know neither company will attempt to release a console for $600 or a console with shoddy architecture again. If both companies want to make money, they should copy Nintendo.

Don't mind me, I just like stirring **** up :D

Truth.

but, if Nintendo doesn't catch up with MS and Sony as far as online interactivity next gen, i will be severely annoyed. The next Super Smash Bros. , specifically, needs flawless online.

"Stitches wrote:

My ps3 was affordable, and it is reliable.

Aside from that I prefer to get significant use out of my systems, and the wii is bar none the furthest behind of all mine so far.

Surprised you still have yours. Mine went to buying more Blu-Rays and games for the other consoles.

All i'll say about the Wiis library is this, anyone who plans on buying God of War 3 better play madworld. (if you have the opportunity).

"Medieval954 wrote:

More info for February chart...

(11-20)
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin - 360
Skate 2 - 360
Left 4 Dead - 360
NBA 2K9 - 360
HALO 3 - 360
Call of Duty: World at War - PS3
LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga - Wii
Guitar Hero World Tour - 360
My Fitness Coach - Wii
Fallout 3 - 360

Other
45K House of the Dead: Overkill - Wii

Seriously?

"mor911 wrote:

Seriously?

New maps just came out last week with Halo Wars.

"CitizenSnips wrote:

New maps just came out last week with Halo Wars.

oh yeah, slipped my mind. That'll do it.

I don't think Killzone 2 its overrated one bit. I think it is the best shooter on any console this generation.

"Medieval954 wrote:

Yeah, why would Sony and Microsoft want to make a console that's reliable, affordable and profitable. I say they should keep losing billions trying outdo each other instead.

My PS3 is very reliable and I would pay 400 bucks for it again if I had to.

I would love for Sony and Microsoft to take a page from Nintendo and have Lame graphics, Kid games galore, and horrible graphics.:rolleyes: