USA Weekly Charts, 31st May 2014

Hardware:
PS4 92,603
WiiU 78,247
XOne 30,836
3DS 19,105
X360 14,666
PS3 7,819
Wii 3,336
PSV 2,117
PSP 649

Software:
1 Watch Dogs (PS4) 976,856
2 Watch Dogs (XOne) 590,488
3 Mario Kart 8 (WiiU) 480,040
4 Watch Dogs (X360) 286,193
5 Watch Dogs (PS3) 179,421

[Geobros]

Its clear that Mario Kart 8 pushed Wii U sales by 611%.

[R00bot]

666% actually. Satanic.
Anyway, this is great news for Sony and Nintendo. Nintendo will be happy to have left their slump (hopefully for good this time), and Sony will be glad to see the PS4 still dominating.
Microsoft might be in a tight spot here, but more games are coming soon and they can get out of last place. Even then, 30,000 is still good for a console in one week.

[R00bot]

I am now aware that these charts say it's 611%. I don't know which is correct, but I got my info from here http://n4g.com/news/1520348...

[hellzsupernova]

USA v UK charts i believe your mix up was from

[blitz0623]

Did they change their old numbers or something? I seem to recall the XOne and PS4 were neck and neck in April, going back now the PS4 has been outselling it more than 2-1 since April

[R00bot]

Aha, sorry about that! Those UK charts didn't make it very obvious that they were UK charts, did they?

[FATAL1TY]

PS4 domination

[AceBlazer13]

Like Axios would say, That PS4 staying power. XD

Mario Kart did really nice for just a day's worth ,iirc, of sales. Wouldn't mind if Sony or Nintendo won the gen, anyone besides those other guys.

[TheRedButterfly]

Food for thought, Microsoft announced a price-cut for their console 2 weeks ago, but the product won't ship until 4 days from now. Clearly a reason for why sales are slumping.

[Gamer1982]

VGcharttz inflate xbone numbers and they still coundnt get them anywhere near wiiu numbers that week, but you know things are getting bad when wiiu outsells you nearly 3:1. the fanboys will claim its selling less because PS4 is available in more places in the world because ya know that has zero impact on the US..

[edwick]

microsoft sort of screwed themselves out of some sales last month when they announced the kinect-less version coming out in june.

[deafdani]

Mario Kart 8 also played a BIG part in the sudden increase of Wii U sales. You can bet on that.

[imt558]

Waiting for NPD results!

Anyway, it's not a guessing, it is well known that Watch Dogs is advertised for PS4 like the best version. And it is astonishing that Watch Dogs sell almost a million on PS4 for a one week in US only and without heavy marketing ( for comparison : Titanfall sell +1 mil. on Xbone and it was heavily, really heavily advertised ).

[deafdani]

"Without heavy marketing"?

Dude, have you been living under a rock or something these past two years? The amount of marketing and hype Watch Dogs has received was INSANE.

XD

[imt558]

No, i don't live under the rock. Yes, Watch Dogs had good marketing, but not like Titanfall level marketing and result is +1 mil. copies sold in 3 weeks, Watch Dogs is almost 1 mil. in 1 week for PS4.

[Moonman]

Week ending May 31st.....

MK8 came out May 30th.. ;p

[DC777]

Yeah not bad for 1 day of MK8. PS4 still cruising along as well. Figured WD would be huge a long time ago.

[ritsuka666]

XOne 30,836

Vg chatz is not reliable but damn Xbox one Still sinking like a titanic.

[JBSleek]

Why buy an Xbox One if you were going to if they announced a cheaper one that will be sold on June 9th. Likely the reason why it didn't sell well.

[Spotie]

While that's true to an extent, the XB1 numbers were already not so high, even before the announcement. Indeed, it was those numbers that prompted the decision to remove Kinect in the first place.

[medman]

@jbsleek
OK...I guess that also explains why these numbers look similar to every other week in 2014 before the announcement. Gee whiz guy, wake up. These numbers are exactly the reason why there will be a kinectless sku in June. And these numbers have been consistent for months. Stop being an apologist and show some discernment.

[torchic]

the numbers after 9th June will be very similar to these numbers...

[Arkardo]

I don't think it will make things different, I can assure that even if there is a kinectless sku, still the best bang for your buck it's the Titanfall with kinect sku, 399 it's too much for just dropping the kinect, the price must be around 349 to be attractive.

[pyramidshead]

The NPD coming up for Xbone has the possibility of them selling under 100K this time. Should be a sight to behold. They revealed the kinectless sku too soon, so now everyone will hold off until it arrives.

[Bigpappy]

Not reliable but still serves your purpose.

[medziarz]

XBOX just got oooooowned! nothing will stop the return of the console Lord! not even losing this E3 by a mile and price parity!

[hellzsupernova]

What happened to Playstation owners dont buy games? Wolfenstein and Watch Dogs both ahead on ps4.

Good numbers for WiiU which is good to see. Xbox one will pick up next week with the price drop then things will get real interesting

[MasterCornholio]

"What happened to Playstation owners dont buy games?"

LOL the install base for the PS4 is much larger than the Xbox Ones which is why multiplats sell much better on it.

3rd party's are not worried about Playstation fans not buying their games since the PS4 has a much larger install base plus the best versions of multiplats on consoles.

Anyways im glad to see the increase in sales for the Woo U. I know VGs is usually a bunch of BS but I dont doubt the fact that Mario Kart helped shift a few Wii Us.

[GribbleGrunger]

The difference between the PS4 and the XB1 in America is 270k and yet the sales of Watch Dogs is approaching double that of the XB1 version. The difference between the PS3 and the 360 is 16 million but the gap in sales for Watch Dogs is only around 100k.

PS4 owners are buying more games.

edit: At last VGC has adjusted their figures in accordance with how sales have 'actually' been.

PS4 at 8.1
wii u at 6.3
xb1 still 4.5

Now that's more like it ... but it took 4 frigin' months.

[pandaboy]

The install base difference isn't 2:1 in the US like watch dogs software is. Also last gen games are selling more on ps3 even in the US where there are 20 million more 360 than ps3.

Playstation owners have always bought more games but the sales numbers have been skewed because of the ps3 presence in Japan and the lack of popularity of western games there.

[Kribwalker]

It's a proven fact that Xbox owners purchase more games per console then playstation owners. Every generation that both systems have been available, the xbox has a higher attach rate then the playstation

[Concertoine]

One reason is the cross contamination of the fanbases (the xbox fans that switched to ps4) but also the fact that ps4 runs most games better. Those that own both systems will probably go for ps4 version.

[BarneyS]

Well the PS4 install base is bigger but it's weird that the total software sales are still higher on Xbone.

[pyramidshead]

People will grapple onto any if their console of choice isn't doing so hot.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

They became dude bros now of course they buy all multiplats

[darren_poolies]

PS4 sold 3x as more as the X1? Wow. I know VGChartz isn't very reliable but if that is even close, wow.

[elazz]

And looking into vgchartz's trackrecord the gap would probably be higher since they overtrack the Xbox One nearly every week and undertrack the PS4. This happened during the last three months and NPD proved them wrong each time in favor of PS4.

[Sayburr]

Yeah, that surprised me. In the USA the sales for systems have been fairly close, but not the last week of May... PS4 gave XBO a shellacking.

Maybe the numbers have something to do with XBO's price drop soon? I don't know, just guessing.

[Niv]

Man that ps4 xb1 gap is widening.

[HappyWithOneBubble]

PS4 is running away with it like PS2 era. XB1 don't stand a chance even with the price drop.

[Niv]

Pachter said vgchartz is good. He vouched for them

[GarrusVakarian]

Lmao. Good one.

That's a joke.....right?

[iamnsuperman]

Actually he said they were awful for the short term sales figures (the predicting stuff like this) but they are a good website for looking back at past sale figures (when the official numbers are revealed) and looking for trends yourself. Basically a good day at base for sales in the past

[R00bot]

The two most inaccurate things in the world of gaming. Pachter and vgchartz.

I'd say vgchatz is more accurate than Pachter, though.

[GribbleGrunger]

What we can trust from VGC:

They average Media Create and Famitsu numbers so you can trust their weekly Japanese numbers

They wait for NPD and then adjust over the coming weeks, so at least once every 2 months, they're about right with the American numbers. Until they adjust these figures they ALWAYS overtrack the XB1 and Undertrack the PS4. Coincidence? I'll leave that for you to decide.

Where the hell they get the European numbers from is beyond me.

By following trends of console sales on Amazon and other sites, the community on their forums have been more accurate than the site itself. They also have some useful insiders on the forum. BenV works for Gamestop, and whilst he won't ever give out actual numbers, he has been right every single week in terms of how big the gap is between one console and another. Before this weeks figures he wrote:

PS4 The hulk in rage mode
XB1 David Banner.

[DefenderOfDoom2]

I love to watch PACH ATTACK - He actually said the VG CHARTZ numbers are little off, but he likes VG CHARTZ because they adjust the numbers to make them correct . Also he said they are good site because they put charts out every week, and they are a pretty good estimate of how video games are selling .

[GribbleGrunger]

But then when he talks about the gap between the PS4 and the XB1 he always says 'about 2 million', which is odd considering he obviously respects VGC which now has it at 3.6 million.

[Arkardo]

^ This

[Tedakin]

Obviously Xbone sales are going to be low.... Everyone knows a 399 version comes out next week.

[Tedakin]

HAHAHA at the disagrees. Oh give me a break. It's true. I'm not saying Xbone is selling great, but obviously a cheaper model coming out soon would probably massively impact these numbers. That's not fanboying, it's simple truth.

[akurtz]

massively impact? No.
But it will sell more thats for sure.
I know im buying one at the end of june, along with ryse, tf and a bunch of pre orders :))))

[Shane Kim]

Even though I don't care much about sales (I want to actually play some games) I have to comment on this. Month after month the xbox fanatics spin facts around...we'll wait for the 399 version and we'll see how you spin that one around.

[Tedakin]

I love how if you say anything that isn't hateful towards Xbox you're a fan or fanboy. I'm a gaming fan reading numbers. I love all the consoles. I just think jumping on the "holy shit Xbone is doomed, look at these numbers on this site we've said a thousand times is completely inaccurate except for when it fits our narratives" is ridiculous when there's a price drop coming in a few days, and obviously a lot of people would hold out for that.

[HappyWithOneBubble]

But XB1 was selling low before the $399 announcement.

[Arkardo]

I don't think so, still not attractive for just dropping the kinect, it must be around 349 or less to be attractive.

Better to buy the Titanfall bundle by a mile

[Drekken]

$100 cheaper and missing it's only "selling point". Otherwise it is still a weaker machine at the same price. The only difference now is you can only navigate their Kinect in mind designed menus with the controller.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

It no used
this article is in the realm of fanboys (......)

[Whiskeyjacked87]

An Xbox Two announcement incoming?

[Father__Merrin]

666

[LoveSpuds]

I suspect that those low XB1 figures may be partly due to people holding off buying one until the Kinect-less SKU is released.....partly.

[ElementX]

I'm sure the XBO will sell a lot once the cheaper model is released. I think people are holding off until the Kinect-less version.

[mcstorm]

That's interesting. What Dogs sold more on the PS4 and Xbox one than the 360 and PS3 never expected that with the install base. Good to see Mario Kart 8 getting big numbers and helping boots the WiiU. Lets hope all 3 now start doing well from now on and we can have a great generation no matter what console or consoles you own.

[akaFullMetal]

As usual they are just vgchartz, but 3 to 1 geez. People must be waiting on the price drop in june, most likely. Let's hope the wii u numbers stay up.

[Ank666]

Well how does one explain that watchdogs almost sold double on PS4 compared to XBone
Lol
Now you really know that a LOT!! of those XBone buyers bought it for potential control panel of TV features

Any third party announcing xb1 exclusive is committing potential game harakiri
When it can sell 3 times of that on both platforms
Respawn & EA must be crying somewhere right now

Also the fact that M$ will have to offload a fuckton of money to secure a third party exclusive now

[akurtz]

Ps4 is superior in numbers, exclusive content and performance.

Im sure third parties would rather be multiplat, but like you said, MS need to put down alot of money. Money is love. Money is life.

[jessupj]

That's the great thing about this. I don't necessarily want to see the xbone have low sale numbers, but I was so sick of MS throwing money at every one last gen, blocking games coming to the PS3.

Now it's going to take A LOT more money to block games coming to the PS4, and investors are not going to be happy if that happens. They want to see a return on investor and while I'm no market analyst, I can't see any scenario where spending the huge amount of money to compensate a 3rd party publisher for exclusive rights is going to result in profit.

I'm still worried about that rumored major 3rd party exclusive MS has apparently secured. Anxiously anticipating E3.

[noctis_lumia]

ps4-watchdogs bundle domination

[stuna1]

I have to kindly disagree with those saying Xbox1 sales figures are low because people are holding off for the Kinect-Less SKU! While I'll admit some probably are, the majority aren't. Here's why most places have already been selling the Xbox1 at severely undercut prices with Kinects included and, many with a game included. The differences in the official and unofficial price cuts are minimal at best! With differences ranging from $30 to $50, but the unofficial price price cut having the advantages of an actual Kinects and game being included with the unofficial price cut.

I'm sure the majority of people/consumer understand the value of getting more for less, regardless of whatever walk of life they're from.

[DLConspiracy]

How many people own xboxs though? Not as many so of course the ps4 is gonna sell more. I bet those numbers increase when halo games come out. Can't play those anywhere else.

[stuna1]

I agree! Halo has always pushed consoles for Microsoft, but on that note September is still 4 months away, and the Xbox1 needs a sales push now.

[Realplaya]

Plus there was an article that said people will not but it.

[Reeze]

Wow! Good job Sony on that top spot, and good job Nintendo for pushing Wii U sales to second place! Amazing!

[Predaking77]

PS4 is selling 3X more than the X1 wow that is huge and software is also selling better on PS4.

The new excuse is that there is a $399 X1 incoming but that was announced a few weeks ago and the X1 has been behind the PS4 even before Titanfall so that excuse have no sense.

Also, a recent poll says 79% Of people will still not buy the X1 even at $399

Bottom line is the X1 performing very poorly even in his own territory and no matter what people will make up an excuse about it rather than accept it and face it.

[talocaca]

Those are some outrageous numbers for WatchDogs and the PS4....never thought it would push hardware that much...

Glad to see Mario Kart 8 doing well and I hope it has legs....

[CPTN MITCHELL]

WiiU outsold One

[Skankinruby]

And once Sony finally starts bringing the games to cater to the Japanese fan base this gap will only get bigger

[modesign]

did the ps4 just outsell the xbone by 60k units in the USA. thats a record.

[BarneyS]

If it's already 3:1 in the US, imagine the numbers in Europe.. MS are already getting their asses kicked here in Europe. I'm guessing 10:1, and it would be higher if the UK wasn't a European country.

[cyber_daemonx]

So, xbone in 3rd place behind wiiu, in NA.

WTF

Lololololololol

Thought VG was supposed to be pro MS. Bet the actual figures are even worse.

Oh dear MS, oh dear.

[reaperofsouls]

have a look at the world wide sales

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Mario Kart 8 definitely sold systems. The question is how long will that last. And pretty clear that MS announcing their new sku with lower price available on June 9th has buyers holding off. PS4 keeps pluggin away with some strong numbers.

[videgamenext1]

Dat ps4 and WiiU jump!! But dat WiiU jump in sales is looking nice. Hopefully this nice boost in momentum keeps nintendo going through e3 and for the rest of the life cycle of the console.

[0P-Tigrex]

A 600K GAP between the Ps4 and Xbox One in NA?! lofl. That's an accomplishment. lets push that 1 million.

[jpepsi24]

Who dosent love Mario Kart honestly
666% the numbers are unbelivable

[Realplaya]

I just did the math based off what the PS4 and Wii U sold in Japan and America. Oh yeah keep in mind VGC may be under or over tracking systems.

PS4 sold - 99,111
Wii U - 87,559

Difference of 11,552

Now lets see what Europe does and lets see if VGC inflated numbers.

[saint_seya]

I just came to vote this site down..
Idk how people can believe this numbers..

[DC777]

7,600 people are wondering why the MK8 disc won't work in the Wii they just bought.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

If those are accurate numbers, then Mario Kart really helped close that sales gap!
I hope that E3 helps the momentum keep flowing for Nintendo; they could sure use it.