This could be the last time that Sony gets to boast about the PlayStation 4’s performance in the monthly NPD sales report, so we should probably let the platform holder enjoy its moment. Pre-emptive comments from Microsoft prior to this showing suggest that the Xbox One may have November in the bag, but ten victories on the bounce from the Japanese giant certainly isn’t to be sniffed at – especially on its competitor’s home turf.
Overall sales for the industry were actually down in the United States this October, but only by a sliver. Consumers spent $790.7 million on new games, hardware, and accessories last month, compared to $791.3 million the year prior. Unsurprisingly, system sales increased by 59 per cent year-over-year on the back of the next-gen boxes, but a drop in software purchases – down to just $350.3 million – evened things out. Of course, Grand Theft Auto V was still selling like crazy 12 months ago.
NBA 2K15 topped the software charts, performing best on the PlayStation 4. 2K Sports’ basketball simulation outpaced The Evil Within in third, which set a new record for first-month sales in the survival horror genre, apparently. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel actually fared fine on last-gen hardware, finishing in fourth – one spot ahead of Destiny, which slipped all the way down into fifth. Skylanders: Trap Team, FIFA 15, Madden NFL 15, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and Minecraft all rounded out the chart.
There’s not really a whole lot else to glean from this month’s report, though. Cumulative sales of both the PS4 and Xbox One are 70 per cent higher than those of their predecessors during their first year in stores, so the console market seems healthy and well in general. It’s next month that’s going to be especially interesting, however, as dozens of big titles and Black Friday do battle in the most exciting NPD since last year’s hardware launches.
Top Ten Physical Retail Releases: October 2014
1. NBA 2K15 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
2. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS (3DS)
3. The Evil Within (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360, PC)
4. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (360, PS3, PC)
5. Destiny (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
6. Skylanders: Trap Team (360, Wii, Wii U, PS3, Xbox One, PS4, 3DS, mobile)
7. FIFA 15 (PS4, 360, PS3, Xbox One, Wii, PS Vita, 3DS)
8. Madden NFL 15 (360, PS4, PS3, Xbox One)
9. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (PS4, XBox One, PC)
10. Minecraft (360, PS3, PS4)
[source venturebeat.com, via neogaf.com]
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So much for people saying Borderlands wouldn't sell with it not being on PS4 and One.
7. FIFA 15
8. Madden NFL 15
We'll send you cricket next.
@Splat but it has guns, you can bring a horse to water but you... no, you know that the horse will empty its pockets to shoot up stuff
@Splat Yeah, that surprised me. Having said that, Borderlands seems strangely popular in the US. I mean, it does ok here in the UK as well - but it appears to be much bigger overseas.
I'm still shocked it did that well on PS360, though. Above Destiny!
@get2sammyb PS360, I like that, veiled derogatory term for last gen
@get2sammyb - I'm sure it will find it's way on the PS4/One in time anyways.
Doesn't seem like there's much MS and Nintendo can do at this point to compete with Sony saleswise. PS4 is selling well and hasn't even hit its stride like you'd imagine it will, hopefully next year. I guess maybe the holidays could tell a different story but I don't think so. I'm giving Nintendo a chance to top the charts because of the family appeal of its games, because of the price and because of Smash Bros. But with some of the bundles Sony has set up it seems likely PS4 stays in front of X1.
I hope SONY wins November to in the US.of.A. If the X1 drops in sales next week then maybe the PS4 could beat it with FC3 + GTAV + LBP3 coming out in the next 2 weeks. But i can't see any bundles for those games for the USA which is just dreadful by SONY USA :-/ God i hope they don't get like last Gen in the USA i.e SONY PlayStation USA were USELESS really (Sorry Jack T)
@Carl-G To be fair, Grand Theft Auto V, The Last of Us Remastered, and PS4 for $399.99 is an amazing deal. If Microsoft hadn't "temporarily" lopped $50 off all of their bundles for Christmas, I don't think anyone would be doubting the selling power of that package.
I know they're remastered games, but I'm also confident that come the end of the year they'll be the two titles with the highest Metacritic rating. And GTA is an absolute juggernaut, even if it is "just" a port.
That pic is boss though... Hirai Hogan !
With Sunset Overdrive coming out last month and Halo MCC early this month Im kind of surprised PS4 out sold X1 last month. That $50 across the board X1 price cut should certainly help this month but if I were Sony I wouldnt concede Nov sales just yet. LBP3 is coming, and who really knows what will sell BF?
Honestly with sales like this http://ps4daily.com/2014/11/uk-getting-massive-ps4-bundle-deal-from-game/ PS4 could easily take november as well. I don't think this will be the last month PS4 is on top. Plus I suspect the Playstation Event in December will stir up some hype just in time for Crimbo.
That pic is so funny Sam! You just turned my frown upside down! ^0^
I am having a tough time worrying about life situations and they are not heavy ones that I am experiencing...
After a solid year of sales for the PlayStation 4, I'd imagine that behind the scenes, engineers are happily making plans for PlayStation 5--or, at least having negotiations with Google to develop the next generation mobile PlayStation 5 Android App.
please advertise your Youtube Channel in your signature not in the comment section, thank you -Tasuki-
@Carl-G you do know that MS only talks about shipped not sold to customers right?
@Splat "This could be the last time that Sony gets to boast about the PlayStation 4’s performance in the monthly NPD sales report, so we should probably let the platform holder enjoy its moment. Pre-emptive comments from Microsoft prior to this showing suggest that the Xbox One may have November in the bag, but ten victories on the bounce from the Japanese giant certainly isn’t to be sniffed at – especially on its competitor’s home turf."
That maybe the worst account of MS paid advertising i have ever read.
Anybody else finding their PS4 start to get a bit noisy?
Think I read this same thing last month.
@SuperCat
Mine has been since launch. It's usually quiet, but every once in a while the fan kicks in and it is loud.
I don't really understand what Sony are playing at in the US. They seem to be rolling over for November without a fight.
Early stats from VGChartz (yes I know they are not 100% accurate but they offer a good indication of performance) shows XB1 @ 297k in the US for the first week of November with PS4 @ 154k.
Sony in the US seem a bit complacent to me, they should follow Europe and prepare loads of bundles and have a price-cut of their own. Even if it's only "temporary" like MS....
It's a bit baffling tbh. I think the PS Experience in December could be a good catalyst for boosting sales next month though...
@SuperCat Amusingly, Ive noticed it seems tied to framerates. Its simple to test on a game with a 30fps cap option as you can play it unlocked and hear the fan kick in after a while before locking to 30. Once locked at 30 the fan speed is reduced almost instantly. Ive tried it on TLoU, Killzone & Infamous and the Ps4 seems to run quieter needing less cooling from the fan when locked at 30fps.
@Splat Very true, Hands up I was one of them! So now I change to.... What if it was on next gen??? Lol
@SuperCat Yeah, mine gets loud if it's installing a game or something, but soon quietens back down.
MS might win November, there's still doubt in my mind.
@Punished_Boss_84 I think they will in the US but obviously not worldwide.
297k vs 154k in the first week is a decent lead, even if only mildly accurate (though don't forget it could be inaccurate in that MS has an even greater lead!).
The X1 has been ahead of PS4 for a while now in the US Amazon best sellers list which is a good indicator considering the retailers size...
I wonder which out of SSB4 (Wii U) and MCC will top the chart for November.
@Jazzer94
Hopefully Smash. A broken pile of crap shouldn't top the charts, how 343 c*cked this up so bad with games that were already made is beyond me, just totally baffling. But that's the sad state of the industry these days, even first parties, outside of Nintendo's teams are utterly useless.
@Gamer83 What is it still the match making problems that people were talking about near launch?
@Jazzer94
Yup, I can't even get into a match. 343 can get bent.
@Gamer83
Still Nintendo is being made fun of by their competition and customers alike for being "old fashioned". I thank my stars I always have the Wii U waiting as a back up after yet another failed launch. With the Wii U I had no crashes, no game breaking bugs and no regrets... Can't say the same bout the other "more modern" two.
@Boerewors
I've made some negative remarks about Nintendo myself, it's not a perfect company, but one thing it deserves credit for is it doesn't release broken sh*t products and then follow it up with half hearted pathetic 'apologies.' The industry as a whole needs a reset though.
Great news for Ninty with Smash doing so well.
@SuperCat like any electronic device it gets dusty inside and then heats up more quickly which requires the fan to kick into full spin more often. A can of compressed air helps alot.
@thedevilsjester @SuperCat
I'd say a small attachment for a vacuum is a better idea.
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