Media Create Sales: Week 13, 2018 (Mar 26 - Apr 01)

Wander_ · Apr 11, 2018

konoka said:
What?
It's surely supply constrained.

No it's not.

Eolz · Apr 11, 2018

Ouch PS4 and its SW.
There's nothing leading to think there's stock issues too...

Fularu said:
This further cements the narrative that it sells what it ships

Otherwise we would see it drop like everything else

Yep.

KtSlime · Apr 11, 2018

konoka said:
Based on my life in japan.

I don't have enough time to go around to all the stores and check, but I was at BicQlo this weekend, you are right, the limited edition white one was indeed out of stock.

sfortunato · Apr 11, 2018

Fularu said:
This further cements the narrative that it sells what it ships

Otherwise we would see it drop like everything else

Indeed.

This doesn't mean, of course, Switch would have sold 200k without stock issues---demand is still seasonal for obvious reasons. Maybe excess demand in this period is 10-20k units while in busier periods is way larger.

Zedark · Apr 11, 2018

Far Cry 5 drop is pretty good, game is now over 100k. It's already the best-selling single SKU for the Far Cry franchise, and needs less than 30k to become the best-selling Far Cry of all time (all SKUs combined).

tolkir · Apr 11, 2018

Xenoverse legs keep strong.

Guaraná · Apr 11, 2018

Where is Chris?

schuelma · Apr 11, 2018

tolkir said:
Xenoverse legs keep strong.

It will get over 200K LTD, IMO.

Pokémon · Apr 11, 2018

That PS4 drop is strange. Were there any promotions in the last few weeks that would have lead to stock issues? I mean it's certainly not Monster Hunter World since that effect was over weeks ago.

v2_0 · Apr 11, 2018

schuelma said:
What are you talking about?

I'm kind of afraid to speak freely but let's say that it may not look like the current Switch release schedule with all these ports is enough to keep that console's momentum at its previous level. But maybe that's just for this week we will see.

konoka · Apr 11, 2018

schuelma said:
Ok- I just haven't seen any reports, from either trackers or anecdotal that that's the case. Curious for your observations.

Limabean01 said:
so its sold out anecdotally?

At least you can check online retailer or social media outside japan.

KtSlime · Apr 11, 2018

*Guaraná said:
Where is Chris?

I found Wally, he's by the table...

sfortunato · Apr 11, 2018

pld said:
That PS4 drop is strange. Were there any promotions in the last few weeks that would have lead to stock issues? I mean it's certainly not Monster Hunter World since that effect was over weeks ago.

Is it?

This is a weak period---3DS also dropped. PS4 is not a desireable product overall---the past months has been selling on MHW hype.

schuelma · Apr 11, 2018

v2_0 said:
I'm kind of afraid to speak freely but let's say that it may not look like the current Switch release schedule with all these ports is enough to keep that console's momentum at its previous level. But maybe that's just for this week we will see.

I suspect you're just looking for reactions because your posts this morning aren't making much sense.

Kureransu · Apr 11, 2018

v2_0 said:
I'm kind of afraid to speak freely but let's say that it may not look like the current Switch release schedule with all these ports is enough to keep that console's momentum at its previous level. But maybe that's just for this week we will see.

Given that every port has outsold it's predecessor in Japan, I'm not so sure about that.

Edit: I'll also add there there almost 1 million more users on switch than there ever was on the Wii u, do there are plenty of would be first time owners.

Guaraná · Apr 11, 2018

KtSlime said:
I found Wally, he's by the table...

but... did you find chris?

schuelma · Apr 11, 2018

I hope Chris is ok

DarkDetective · Apr 11, 2018

Summary of the numbers:

1. [NSW] Kirby: Star Allies - 35.319 (392.413)
2. [PS4] Far Cry 5 - 26.732 (102.206)
3. [NSW] Splatoon 2 - 21.890 (2.213.576)
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 13.849 (1.460.835)
5. [PS4] Super Robot Taisen X - 11.063 (100.322)
6. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 8.551 (947.541)
7. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey - 8.211 (1.684.107)
8. [PS4] Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - 8.202 (83.067)
9. [3DS] Detective Pikachu - 6.959 (64.556)
10. [PSV] Super Robot Taisen X - 6.564 (60.606)
11. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World - 5.189 (1.999.415)
12. [3DS] Pokémon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon - 5.062 (1.610.978)
13. [NSW] Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - 4.789 (37.338)
14. [PS4] Valkyria Chronicles 4 - 4.749 (76.778)
15. [PS4] Attack on Titan 2 - 4.630 (49.279)
16. [PS4] Shining Resonance Refrain - 3.951 (27.005)
17. [NSW] 1-2-Switch - 3.795 (427.721)
18. [PS4] Hokuto ga Gotoku - 3.757 (160.562)
19. [PS4] Rainbow Six Siege Advanced Edition - 3.596 (35.276)
20. [NSW] Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch - 3.531 (141.100)

Nintendo Switch - 40.016 (4.036.797)
PlayStation 4 - 9.530 (5.677.849)
New Nintendo 2DS LL - 5.006 (667.165)
PlayStation 4 Pro - 4.970 (710.862)
New Nintendo 3DS LL - 3.865 (4.735.819)
PlayStation Vita - 2.929 (5.671.248)
Nintendo 2DS - 551 (511.434)
Xbox One - 72 (87.597)
Xbox One X - 41 (6.635)

Source

v2_0 · Apr 11, 2018

Kureransu said:
Given that every port had outsold it's predecessor in Japan, I'm not so sure about that.

These are two different things. A game can sell very well and not be a system seller at all. We just had Kirby as a really good example of that recently.

Deleted member 2793 · Apr 11, 2018

tolkir said:
Xenoverse legs keep strong.

I expected it to decline a lot with DBS ending, but somehow the game keeps selling.

sfortunato said:
Is it?

This is a weak period---3DS also dropped. PS4 is not a desireable product overall---the past months has been selling on MHW hype.

Yep. I think this was pretty much expected now after the last weak weeks it had. MHW really carried the numbers a lot this year, this year won't be the peak again.

Deleted member 2791 · Apr 11, 2018

so...should someone make the thread if Chris is not here ?

DarkDetective · Apr 11, 2018

LordKano said:
so...should someone make the thread if Chris is not here ?

I'm okay with that, but I don't have the data yet for the complete table he usually fills. I would have to create it by hand then. :/

Zedark · Apr 11, 2018

MHW drop is also pretty large: -48% compared to last week's -25%. That's a strong drop, not indicative of any legs for the title.

Also, it failed to sell 2M at retail this week, missing the mark by 585 units.

Super Mario Odyssey had a very small drop this week, much smaller than other titles

Limabean01 · Apr 11, 2018

LordKano said:
so...should someone make the thread if Chris is not here ?

id say yes but poor hero of legend got crucified for doing that last time :(

Pokémon · Apr 11, 2018

sfortunato said:
Is it?

This is a weak period---3DS also dropped. PS4 is not a desireable product overall---the past months has been selling on MHW hype.

Hm, you might be right. I guess I am just surprised that it dropped to 15k. I was expecting it to stay between 20 and 25k.

sfortunato · Apr 11, 2018

Has Splatoon 2 ever dropped below 20k?

Horror · Apr 11, 2018

Once LABO releases and the Switch garners a new and younger audience, I expect all the evergreen titles to get a shot of sales adrenaline.

Deleted member 31092 · Apr 11, 2018

sfortunato said:
Has Splatoon 2 ever dropped below 20k?

Last year during fall I think, around 15k maybe.

DarkDetective · Apr 11, 2018

I think Chris is working on it. He was online just a moment ago.

Forkball · Apr 11, 2018

The Horror the Horror said:
Once LABO releases and the Switch garners a new and younger audience, I expect all the evergreen titles to get a shot of sales adrenaline.

Nintendo Switch Episode MMXVIII: ARMS Strikes Back

Ryng™ · Apr 11, 2018

Joseki said:
Last year during fall I think, around 15k maybe.

I'm pretty sure he didn't.

EDIT: Was wrong, actually sold in the 15-20K range for 3 weeks. Damn didn't realize i don't pay attention anymore for those leggy games.

Limabean01 · Apr 11, 2018

sfortunato said:
Has Splatoon 2 ever dropped below 20k?

yep. weeks 13, 14, and 32 according to media create. only three times lol

edit:
02./02. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 19.622 / 1.232.523 (-12%)
07./02. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 16.483 / 1.249.006 (-16%)
05./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 19.501 / 2.062.345 (-11%)
from Hero of Legend 's very helpful archive on his profile!

KratosEnergyDrink · Apr 11, 2018

pld said:
Hm, you might be right. I guess I am just surprised that it dropped to 15k. I was expecting it to stay between 20 and 25k.

Why would it? PS4 had never high sales in Japan except from a few increases when a new big game launches. Last few weeks were a bit different because of Monster Hunter, but now it got back to normal.

Ryng™ · Apr 11, 2018

For reference, last year at this point of the year PS4 sold 24,512 units.

Pokémon · Apr 11, 2018

KratosEnergyDrink said:
Why would it? PS4 had never high sales in Japan except from a few increases when a new big game launches. Last few weeks were a bit different because of Monster Hunter, but now it got back to normal.

Still 15k is really harsh. Last year around this time it was above 20k and it didn't have big releases either iirc.

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