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European Monthly Charts March 2023 | Console hardware sales were up 67% driven by PS5 (up 369%)
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Poltz
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Might hit PS2 numbers.
Flutta
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It’s also where the majority of GP subs are coming from. Those hundreds of millions your talking about aren’t subbing for a reason.
Maybe playing AA or AAA on phones isn’t the most viable option to say the least.
What i meant was that they should offer games that cater to phone user, TV’s etc. Also streaming isn’t something people will flock to either, and there’s a bunch of reasons for that also.
Flutta
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PharaoTutAnchAmun
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No one can stop this Playstation train......
solidus12
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He’s still at itAnd then showing a dead game like Halo with that tweet lol.
Edit: Sorry he didn't know back then
MisterXDTV
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Poltz
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He’s still at it
Full time spin.
LordCBH
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ChorizoPicozo
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wait? i thought I was having a Deja vu. Are these numbers recent?
Mr Moose
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He gets paid for it.
Hogwarts Legacy is Europe’s fastest-selling game (that isn’t FIFA) for a generation | European Monthly Charts
PS5 sales up five-fold across Europe
www.gamesindustry.biz
And the UK Feb one:
PS5 sales surge over 300% in the UK during February | UK Monthly Charts
Xbox Series S and X sales also increased month-on-month
www.gamesindustry.biz
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Zheph
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He is getting his money don't worry for him
Poltz
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Released today.
Horseganador
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Europe Data:
March Hardware:
1. PS5 - Up 400%
2. Switch - Down 19%
3. Xbox Series - Down 13%
Q1 Hardware:
1. PS5 - Up 369%
2. Switch - Down 18%
3. Xbox Series - Down 10%
These are devastating figures for xbox and I don't understand how there are no consequences in the direction of the brand, while PS5 multiplies its sales x5 they drop, and you still have to read nonsense asking for Ryan's resignation while they applaud Spencer's management.
March Hardware:
1. PS5 - Up 400%
2. Switch - Down 19%
3. Xbox Series - Down 13%
Q1 Hardware:
1. PS5 - Up 369%
2. Switch - Down 18%
3. Xbox Series - Down 10%
These are devastating figures for xbox and I don't understand how there are no consequences in the direction of the brand, while PS5 multiplies its sales x5 they drop, and you still have to read nonsense asking for Ryan's resignation while they applaud Spencer's management.
ChorizoPicozo
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ok, ok. so I remember seen similar numbers just from UK...am I right?
so these numbers are form more European markets?
tmlDan
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I think people underestimate the power of some of the up and coming PS games over the likes of something like starfield and GP.
Spiderman and Wolverine are both IP's that extend beyond gaming, no new IP will reach the influence of those IP especially given Sony actually makes good games (versus other's who had control over big IP's) and markets them like crazy all over the world.
Any normie who see's a PS Spiderman Ad is gonna want a PS5 regardless of other games on the platform.
If only Halo was good long term, it's the only thing that could have pushed console sales but it has long lost it's luster, I just don't see Starfield doing that either even though im confident it'll be amazing - they needed an elder scrolls over it.
Spiderman and Wolverine are both IP's that extend beyond gaming, no new IP will reach the influence of those IP especially given Sony actually makes good games (versus other's who had control over big IP's) and markets them like crazy all over the world.
Any normie who see's a PS Spiderman Ad is gonna want a PS5 regardless of other games on the platform.
If only Halo was good long term, it's the only thing that could have pushed console sales but it has long lost it's luster, I just don't see Starfield doing that either even though im confident it'll be amazing - they needed an elder scrolls over it.
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DenchDeckard
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This is actually crazy when you think about it because Sony hasn't even has a showcase in like 18 months. They literally do not need first party games.
Poltz
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Yeh this Europe apart from UK and Germany.
MasterCornholio
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Poltz
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They released GT7, Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok in the last year. MLB the Show 22 and 23, then PSVR2 Horizon Call of the mountain too…
MasterCornholio
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Actually they do need 1st party games. It's a big reason why they are successful in the first place.
Right but you can use Samsung Dex and an xb or ps controller via Bluetooth. It's not like you are limited to touch screen controls.
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s23-ultra-dex-gaming-3309316/
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Daneel Elijah
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This is the power of the brands. And the trust they can have with their customers. GOW Ragnarok helped a little too I hope. The 2020 showcase was enough to carry all the way to now. The smaller State of play helped even if here they have been mocked a few times on Neogaf. We need and will probably get a good showcase soon for the hype to stay high. And we have rumors of a slim version coming out so Sony will have to convince us to buy it. This and PS VR2 means that they have a lot of work to do this year to do. All lights are green for Sony. Outside of the PS+ numbers maybe?
This 100%.
Topher
Gold Member
That's fine for people who want to take their console or PC games with them, but most mobile gamers play mobile games.
Punished Miku
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It wasn't even in the top 30 on the eShop, which has never happened to my knowledge for a first party title.
It mega bombed. Fitting since it feels like a lost Clover Studios title. I rated it 10/10. One of the best games of the year.
Ragnarok just came out last Nov. It hasnt even been 6 months yet. I dont know about not needing them...but they are releasing them.
While not a major showcase, they had a handful of State of Plays in that time.
I'm shocked some ppl forget that a Ragnarok bundle is still available. Dont need first party game? lol.
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akaFullmetal
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Sony is having a wonderful year. Need to see that showcase soon.
MisterXDTV
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Possibly even a "Slim" model bundle
jm89
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Henry just before the perma
Just wait for a poster with his writing style e.g. Eddie griffin
Tiago Rodrigues
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That's the thing...Sony is doing these numbers without a single release from their studios yet.
Woopah
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They do need games and they have games.
Software pushes hardware when it is released, not when it is announced.
GHG
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Jim knows what it takes to grow a business across Europe, it's his bread and butter.
They literally have been releasing first party games over the last 18 months.
You know, the important bit, not the talking.
TrebleShot
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PS5 has legs like the switch this thing is gonna sell for a decade.
Really hope we get a pro soon.
Really hope we get a pro soon.
Woopah
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It may well do, but we'll have to wait and see about it's legs since the platform is only in its 3rd year.
DenchDeckard
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No average consumer is thinking this far ahead. This is purely the Harry Potter effect and how Sony has literally planted themselves with their marketing as the place to buy these games.
Brutal numbers for Xbox.
The whole strategy around Series S and Gamepass is failing, at least relatively to their expectations of creating a disruptive shift in the way games are consumed as a product.
If Starfield doesn't lift the situation next fall they'll need to seriously rethink their strategy.
They might also find themselves competing with a 399$ PS5 Slim and Spiderman 2 in September.
The whole strategy around Series S and Gamepass is failing, at least relatively to their expectations of creating a disruptive shift in the way games are consumed as a product.
If Starfield doesn't lift the situation next fall they'll need to seriously rethink their strategy.
They might also find themselves competing with a 399$ PS5 Slim and Spiderman 2 in September.
Captain Toad
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I wouldn't resub to GP to play on my phone, but if they get it on Steam and SteamDeck or Switch, I'd be tempted.
DenchDeckard
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This is two years ago now, this shit is wild.
How can people even remember to dig this shit up....
Like, "I remember that tweet from some crazy xbox fan two years ago.....man I can't wait to post this for the next ten years and pretend I'm not all in on this shit"
Crazy.
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ChorizoPicozo
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they are memes. classic memes never die.
Skifi28
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Dont worry, he still posts the exact same fanboy crap two years later.
Klayzer
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Probably suffering from short term memory loss.
Joke post?
Flutta
Banned
That’s a hassel, thinking about it makes my head hurt…. We’re talking mass appeal here and that’s not it.
Topher
Gold Member
He is saying no release this year.