Famitsu hardware and software sales (3/2 - 3/8)

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) - 320,000

Resident Evil 5 (360) - 79,000

1. Resident Evil 5 (PS3)

2. 7th Dragon (DS)

3. Resident Evil 5 (360)

4. Dynasty Warriors MULTI RAID (PSP)

5. Yakuza 3 (PS3)

6. Mario and Luigi 3 (DS)

7.------------

8. Super Robot Wars Z (expansion) (PS2)

9. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)

10. Wii Fit (Wii)

DSL 10000
DSi 35000
PSP 61000
Wii 20000
PS3 40000
PS2 5000
360 14000

[jahcure]

Even with RE5 the 360 still got outsold by the Wii and only beating PS2 by 9000.. i really expected better considering there was a report saying they were selling equally.

Where's Star Ocean 4????

[GWAVE]

It's good to see RE5 selling well on ALL platforms.

But on that note, 40,000 PS3s sold, selling more than the DSi, Wii, and everything else except the PSP. That's great for Sony! The two top-selling platforms in Japan right now.

[mugoldeneagle03]

Those are extremely good sales, especially on RE5 week. Consumer interest for the PlayStation 3 has stayed on Sony's side the last few weeks.

Things are looking real good

:)

[Chubear]

now imagine when GT5 comes out; now imagine when FF13 comes out; now imagine when FF13 Vs. comes out; now imagine... men oh men, it's going to get bloody for the PS3's competition this year & next.

[Pennywise]

20. [360] Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope (Square Enix) - 7,400 / 194,000

[gaffyh]

Where have all the xbox fanboys gone?

On topic - good sales for RE5, I expected more sales for the 360 seen as they had that limited edition red 360 bundle (also it's a lot cheaper, and red is a lucky colour in Japan). But I would probably have got the PS3 bundle, cos that simple Tricell logo on the corner looks good.

[Cwalat]

all i gotta say is,

during 6 days

PSP sold 60 000

PS3 sold 40 000

RE5 PS3 sold 320 000

and.... this is only JAPAN!

[Doctor_Doom]

Kudos for Sega. They did a great Job with Yakuza 3

[kevoncox]

I don't know what planet you guys are on but this is terrible news for both Sony and Ms...

The PS3 sold 40K units with a release of 2 big games in Japan.
App 166K a month is not going to help you catch MS. That's 2 million consoles a year. Lets offset that by MS' 100K console advantage in US and the 672 K a year they get in Japan. That means between the Us and Japan, Sony is only cutting into MS leade approx 300K a year.
I didn't bother to do Europe but at most it's another 500K a year....

Console gaming in Japan is dead.

[FarEastOrient]

Square Enix made a big gamble with Star Ocean IV, sales dropped off last week and only added 14,000 to total sales. It still has sold more than 200,000 copies meaning that Square Enix hasn't even covered development cost.

Square Enix shares is to low for me to sell but it is nice to still see the reports.

[FarEastOrient]

@Kevincox

What should be surprising is that the PS3 hasn't even had a price cut yet it is outselling the competition.

[Saigon]

I didn't think they were going to sell that much on the PS3...that number is rediculous...2 hit games in a week and Y3 still sold well also...

@Kevoncox

The only thing I wanted to know...why didn't you add the average of 360's sold in Japan and add those numbers to the NA numbers...Also Sony has stated they lead in Hardware over MS (I think it was in Jan. when this was stated)...

[bviperz]

that Kevoncox realized this is for 1 week of sales.... Wonder what planet he's on....

[White-Sharingan]

Go go PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chubear]

Nice! XD Wow, the PSP is on a tear in JPN outselling both versions of the DS combined.

[MaximusPrime]

this is clear that Japanese are not interested in xbox 360, whether its cheap, has RPG or has japanese developers.

wtg Japan!

[solidjun5]

I think Star Ocean 4 is number 7 on that list. I think the series has legs in Japan.

[jahcure]

After the first week it was down to #10, don't know what could cause the bump all the way back to #7

#7 was some New DS game named Aibo. I guess u don't read the links provided

[GWAVE]

Number seven is a game called "Aibo" on the DS by Tecmo. Star Ocean 4 is not on the Top 10 list.

[Darkiewonder]

20. [360] Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope (Square Enix) - 7,400 / 194,000

There's your star ocean.

[solidjun5]

It's a good series. I made my assumption on that (not a great assumption). Thanks for the info.

[frayer]

Pack it up Microsoft. Japan doesn't want you. Hahaha. Aint the 360 like $199.99? Hahaha

[TheBrit]

get off the band wagon. It is scary to think you will be adults one day.

14000 is still better than what they were doing last year. They will always be behind but moving units is moving units.

Forget about the stupidity of 'ps3 is winning, xbox is losing blah blah blah' - it is so childish and makes you look foolish.

[Chubear]

.. it's less than $199 in JPN.

[ChickeyCantor]

Goes to show that price doesn't really matter?

[Foxgod]

Not bad for MS, they sold 11k a week before so4, and 6k a week before tov.
Hopefully Blue dragon 2 will crank it up a few k a week as well.

[GWAVE]

MS is trailing behind everyone else, even with one of the biggest JRPGs (SO4) exclusive to their system.

[Pennywise]

Its better than their all time low of 898 units sold. I will give you that!

But reality of the RE5 sales is harsh! The stupid articles that get approved on this site is retarded... I saw one saying sales were even: http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

You guys try to spin it, but the 360 is in a world of hurt. I am not even talking about SALES. I am speaking as a gamer... Whats up with the games??? Multiplats cancel each other out, so they dont even count. PS3 owners have exclusives all year long to play... whatcha got?

[Godmars290]

*facepalm*

No, really. The game has yet to be officially announced.

How desperate do you have to be to go that far to look for something positive...

[Rock Bottom]

But Mistwalker canceled their 360 exclusive JRPG sometime ago and have moved to developing handheld games for the moment, you might have to get a DS/PSP for BD2 or wait 2 years for Mistwalker to get back to developing consoles games and 2 more years for BD2 to comes out....

If it ever does that is. :p

Of course you wouldn't know that Mistwalker stopped developing for the 360 'cause bloodmask would never post such news, even if it was on your beloved Kotaku. :D

http://www.kotaku.com.au/ga...

[BlackRaven85]

It's Cry On that got canned to focus on other games they were working on, it's already been talked about that Blue Dragon 2 will be in development. I'd even say Lost Odyssey 2 may see it's way into 360 around next year sometime.

And good for Playstation 3, here's hoping for the US release of Yakuza 3 from Sega, since Sega had it's up and downs, it's good to see them get money out of this.

[Rock Bottom]

The deal between MS and Mistwalker was to make three titles, the first two didn't sell well, so they canned the third, and I remember reading somewhere that they will be makeing Wii and handheld titles for now due to some financial issues.
Will see if I could find where I read that.

You say Blue Dragon 2 is already being talked about?
It's talked about by Mistwalker or by some random forum folks? and are you sure they mentioned the 360 while talking about it?

You could be right, I haven't been following the news lately, but just to make sure, link please. :)

[ELite_Ghost]

14000 360s, impressive compared to the usual 3000

[Power_Of_Flops_]

360 is still dead in Japan with Resident Evil doing 4:1 for the PS3 and hardware 3:1 for the PS3, so that could explain why MS doesn't try to buy exclusives now. It just didn't work.

[ELite_Ghost]

i know that lol

[phalanges]

it helps when you have the Yakuza and RE series releasing so close to eachother. Can't wait to see how FFXIII will sell in Japan.

[AKNAA]

the preference of Quality over Quantity is what I'm seeing here?!

[REALgamer]

Quality over quantity? If you're talking about games, they seem pretty even with quality titles that appeal to mass-market Japanese buyers.

There's always been the Japanese-made loyalty over there though. It wouldn't matter if the 360 was made of solid gold and given away in cereal boxes - there would still be a preference for Japanese-made consoles.

The fact that the 360 is still even viable in Japan is an achievement, selling reasonably enough for MS to not withdraw it from the territory.

[AKNAA]

when I speak quality, the Hardware factor should kick into your head right away. As for software, we all know that they are both on even ground... I don't know about you, but personally I prefer a device that will last me a long time and not worry everyday about my system crashing on me after the warranty expires.

[Lucreto]

I am more interest in that Perfect Prosecutor collector edition. It look amazing.

http://www.e-capcom.com/gya...

On topic- Good numbers how did Star Ocean fair this week. I can't find it in the page.

edit: HA HA Godot coffee cup epic
http://www.e-capcom.com/ec/...

[REALgamer]

There's a big attraction in Japan to buying games on day 1, so SO4 got most of it sales then.

Pretty impressive its managed to stay in the top 20 after release.

Around the Christmas period a good move for MS would be to release a bundle with all the major JRPG titles (Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Infinite Undiscovery, Last Remnant, Star Ocean 4).

This would get the day 1 sales spike again for people who haven't got a 360 yet, as launch days of bundles seem to attract just as much attention as the launch days of the games individually even if the game has been out for a while.

Now if only MS would hurry up and sign Sega on for a Jet Set Radio 3...

[FF7numbaone]

damn sony numbers are impressive. Nintendo numbers have drop alot. Whats next for nintendo. Nintendo has such a large share of the market, they can only sell to so many poeple.

[jrsenkbe]

Wow, over 105,000 Playstation hardware units sold in one week, nice. The PS3 outsold the Wii 2:1 and almost 3:1 over the 360. SONY keep it up, your the best.

[jrsenkbe]

The Wii can only reach so many people due to its limitive functionality, where the PS3 can reach everyone with it being a complete media entertainmnet machine. The PS3 has a higher upside.

Unfortunately I cant play mine, my basement has water in it and I am waiting to get the carpet removed and the drain unclogged, damn non-stop rain.

[Premonition]

A cherry on top would be a price drop and hopefully as more software and hardware move rather well in Japan, it will than hopefully cause them to cause the price to drop in order to keep the hardware moving and the software support coming.

[GamerPS360]

Dang, Despite internet was flooded with complain about RE5 with RE4 HD, it sold very good. Well, I am getting my copy tomorrow :D

[cayal]

Got my copy in my bad right now. Just waiting to finish work. :-D

[BMS84]

The PS3 sales are only invreasing in Japan, the best console is the most populait atm.

[ForROME]

Seriously, Japan? I dont care Europe and US matter to me

Japan has value as far as dev support but I am not interested in their interests.

[AKNAA]

'Seriously, Japan? I dont care Europe and US matter to me

Japan has value as far as dev support but I am not interested in their interests."

Not interested in what the Janpanese want aside from software?! thats a ridiculous thing to say considering that all the Sucessful consoles/ Companies originated from there such as Nintendo, Sega and of course Sony!
Its only natural for Sony to be more sucessful in there homeland as 360 is more sucessful in the U.S.

and if you forgot, no matter where in the world the consoles get sold, its still profit for that certain company selling it.
So YES! Japan's interest matters as much as the U.S and europe.

[Trevorthenerd]

Just wait a few weeks and then things will be back to normal ;)

[SpitFireAce85]

The WII fit in 10th place getting sick of that crap selling like
crazy.finely real games getting top spots.And not some fat mans
exercise game/device.Also nice 4:1 ratio RE5 sales PS3 over 360

[hiptanaka]

its great to see how square enix's star ocean 4 completely propelled x360 sales in japan.

oh wait

[Obama]

lol @ starocean. Well I guess mediocre jrpg typically don't sell very well?

[SpoonyRedMage]

Wow, great sales for Sony this week, they may get above the 360 worldwide if they can keep it up.

Nintendo could do with a pricedrop for the Wii, has Madworld been released yet?

360s improved because of SOIV but it's got no chance to catch Nintendo or Sony in Japan. Tri-Ace should be starting with their port right about now.;)

[ELite_Ghost]

ps3 pwned wii!!

psp pwned ds!!

whoooo

[sak500]

wow your parents must be so proud.

[Xi]

To even come close to the wii.

Yes re5 was released, but it was also released on the ps3. So I wouldn't expect many people in japan to choose the 360 version over the ps3 version. Seems like MS is making headway. Hopefully they can continue the momentum into their next generation.

Great numbers for sony. And it looks like the wii is dying down a bit over there.

[dash--]

Wow wait until ff13 and ff13vs comes out its going to be a be a valentine day massacre.

[v1c1ous]

Wii is going to SLAUGHTER EVERYTHING

[masterofpuppets]

i hate level 5 for making dragon quest a wii exclusive, dragon quest 8 was my most favorite rpg of all time, dude trust me even if ff13 and dq or monster hunter 3 would come out on the same day final fantasy will still own everything

[PirateThom]

Level 5 aren't even confirmed to be developing it. Square Enix made the decision of platform as publishers.

[jeseth]

That is one of my favorite RPGs of all time too. That game was amazing.

I wish they'd bring Dragon Quest to PS3. It was on PS2 . . . .

[eagle21]

nothing to see here folks. :)

[Argento-Nox]

You meant PS3/Wii pawns 360, bubbles for you, nonetheless.

[eagle21]

xbots can cry me a OCEAN!!!

[Superduper09]

Wow the PSP is doing extremely well this week. The Japanese surely love those Dynasty Warriors games :)

The PS3 sales increase by ~5000 units this week, which is nice to see.

The 360 is doing pretty good as well.

[Bumpmapping]

M$ just give up you're embarrassing yourself!

[Jazz4108]

If bein competitve is embarrasing themselves then by your way of thinking Sony should give it up in the US. In other words if they arebeating MS in Japan and you say MS should give it up because of that, then it only makes since that in the states where Ms is beating Sony that SOny should give it up there. Remeber guys I did not say this half crocked scenereo just a bunch of fanboys who need to grow up.

[Bumpmapping]

wow your a sensitive little fella aren't ya lol?

[gameman]

i want to see why die face

[coolmatrix]

First time I ever seen Wii's sitting UNSOLD in my local Walmart SuperCenter here in South Florida Pembroke Pines location.

This confirms that the PS3 is really the HARE. Slow and steady wins the race.

Microsoft tried everything including trying to buy established brand names. TOO BAD....too late.

Going forward. BluRay disk space, BluRay movies and free online with a PRICE drop 2009 or 2010 will surely destroy the competition.

DVD is so last gen. TIME and DISK SPACE will end MS 360 short-lived launch lead.

[coolmatrix]

In this economic climate. Microsoft closed its 25-year old Flight Simulator franchise.

GTAIV episodic content did not deliver console buyers to switch from Sony.

Now Resident Evil 5. Soon Final Fantasy. The party is OVER...

Long live Sony, PSP, PS2 and yes the PS3.

Time and money is running out for the MS 360 and its dashed hopes of controlling the media center of households.

MS made the same mistakes like so many US companies. You cannot buy your way to success. You have to earn it and make wonderful products.

The reality is beginning to show. Backing HD DVD, trying to buy Sony brands, DVD for 360 long term prospects.

Here is my goodbye to the 360 and Xbox. Save money by making software. My 2 cents.