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Hogwarts Legacy is the biggest Harry Potter game launch of all time | UK Boxed Charts

Hogwarts Legacy has got off to a very big start at UK games retail, and is comfortably the No.1 game of the week (GfK data).

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Nyxus455d ago

"82% of Hogwarts Legacy's sales were on PS5, with the remaining 18% on Xbox Series S and X. Digital sales will likely reduce that gap between the two platforms as Xbox's digital share tends to be higher than it is in physical (in part due to the popularity of the digital-only Xbox Series S)."

Knushwood Butt455d ago

So, the 18% is for Series X, and not Series S.

VenomUK455d ago

@Knushwood Butt: "So, the 18% is for Series X, and not Series S"
Your comment has highlighted a detail that is often obscured from the public. Microsoft doesn't release Xbox sales figures so we have to use other figures to give us an indication of their install base.

Many times in the UK boxed chart where the PS5 significantly outsells the Xbox Series consoles edition GamesIndustry.biz explains that the platform sales ratio number is disproportionate because Xbox Series S owners buy purely digital games - which at first seems a reasonable comment to make. However, this point needs to be looked at in context with Sony also selling a disc-less PS5 - the digital edition. For GamesIndustry.biz to not mention it can lead us to [speculate] that perhaps PS5 DE's make up a smaller percentage of the total PS5 install base, and [speculate] that the Xbox Series S makes up a higher percentage of the total Xbox Series user base - but I don't think the model sales ratio breakdown has been supplied to anyone

However, if looking at the purely physical sales chart of the Hogwarts Legacy first week boxed sales this tells us that the PS5 disc edition is selling 4x the Xbox Series X edition. With Microsoft not supplying their sales figures this means this actually IS a good indication of total install base for the premium consoles with disc drives.

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Older first week game platform sales ratio breakdowns also reveal 4-1 sales difference as with Call of Duty Vanguard where PS5 sold 41% of total sales and Xbox Series X 11%. This ratio whilst likely correct, doesn't take account of the Xbox Series S install base which is cheaper.

"Activision's shooter primarily sold on PlayStation platforms, with PS5 accounting for 41% of sales, PS4 29%, Xbox One 19% and Xbox Series X and S 11%." [Note, there isn't a physical version released on X Series S]
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Hofstaderman454d ago

@VenomUK makes sense. Historically PlayStation always hold the highest number of physical sales for big releases. Also many people prefer buying the disc ps5 over the digital edition.

Knushwood Butt454d ago

@ VenomUK

Good callouts, agree.

blackblades455d ago

Because Sony advertised and apparently some people thought it was a exclusive. Hell I thought it was a exclusive myself awhile back.

SullysCigar455d ago

That would be a fair assumption if there weren't similarly one-sided stat breakdowns for other multiplatform games.

Chriswheeler22455d ago

Nah. It's because Xbox gamers don't buy games, they wait for it to come to Gamepaas.

jznrpg455d ago

It’s like that for every game though

autoglope455d ago

Because no one bought Xbox Series machine,..

Crows90455d ago

Like when some thought cod was exclusive but it was still selling better on PlayStation?

Chevalier454d ago

Does everyone also think COD with 70% sales are exclusive to Playstation? Or Fifa? NBA 2k? Lol. Both available for decades and STILL sell more on Playstation by at least double over their Xbox counterpart.

blackblades454d ago (Edited 454d ago )

Imagine getting disagreed because someone said that advertisement work to sale product and literally people on Twitter were saying they thought a game was exclusive. That i thought it was exclusive cause i didnt pay much attention to the game til i seen Sony ads.

FinalFantasyFanatic454d ago

I thought it was pretty obvious it was a multi-plat, and I'm not even interested enough in Harry Potter to keep track of the game.

babadivad454d ago

I initially thought it was PS5 exclusive as well. I have a PS5 so it wouldn't bother me either way.

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RpgSama455d ago

Looks like all that protest did not make a dent on sales, as it was already expected, another proof that the people that took part of it live in a echo chamber of their own creation.

SurgicalMenace455d ago

What? Doesn't Sony also have digital sales? They always try to make excuses for XB.

Crows90455d ago

Yes...like the excuse that the gap will close but they haven't taken into account PlayStation digital sales which usually still does better than Xbox.

Silly Mammo454d ago

Yep! I'm a PS5 digital sale

Chevalier454d ago

Especially when Playstations digital sales make up such a huge segment of Playstation sales. Think thr last quarterly said 51% of their revenue was digital. Plus Playstations digital sales beat Xbox console/PC and Nintendo's digital sales COMBINED.

WelkinCole454d ago

Jeepers. Well done PS Nation

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sparky77455d ago

80% more than Elden Ring and this doesn't include last gen like Elden Ring did. My guess it's legs will be huge too.

CantThinkOfAUsername454d ago

It's not a better game than Elden Ring no matter how much it sells.

Flawlessmic455d ago (Edited 455d ago )

Awesome to hear, the game is awesome!!

It's basically every Harry potter fans wet dream, avalanche nailed it.

wesnytsfs455d ago

I did not like the movies at all, But adore the game. Its a good Open world action rpg. The game based on the Lore and the World not Harry Potter.

Crows90455d ago

Guess you forgot the movies are based on the books...so yeah. It's Harry Potter lore and world.

Imalwaysright454d ago

Crows90

As someone that grew up with the books, to me the movies are trash and don't do any justice to them.

NotoriousWhiz454d ago

I also found the movies to be a snooze. I never read the books though. Curious how the game is to someone who is unfamiliar with the Harry Potter universe.

zaanan454d ago

Yes, really gratifying to see that the bigoted FUD campaign against this game has failed! Not a Harry Potter fan, but the game looks great, so its success is well deserved.

AuraAbjure454d ago

Is Hogwarts Legacy the first full Unreal Engine 5 game to reach the market?

CantThinkOfAUsername454d ago

That title goes to Fortnite. And no, it's using UE4.

AuraAbjure453d ago

@CantThinkoOfAUsername. I got it.

darkrider455d ago

Massive sales on Playstation. Really impressive stuff.

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God of War Ragnarok PC port will be announced soon according to the leak

A known leaker teases the God of War Ragnarok PC port announcement in May.

FPSRUSSIA3d ago

maybe they announce it during the state of play that is rumoured to be announced during this month.

Cacabunga3d ago

WW studios have been extremely active in porting their games to PC this gen so far.. how about releasing PS5 games? no idea what is going on

TheEroica2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Looking forward to playing this ps4 port on my steam deck.... 😁 PS5 is useless.

thorstein2d ago

State of Play usually focuses on the PS brands so don't expect it and don't get angry when they don't.

That said, PC players might as well start signing up for the free PSN as well. It's not like we don't all have EA,Acti, Ubi, GoG, MS already.

They're bringing more games.

PrinceOfAnger3d ago

After i finished the first game on pc i've been very excited to continue the story ,can't wait!

Huey_My_D_Long3d ago

You will love it. Honestly I feel as Odin was a clear stand out for the game. Honestly my favorite depiction of the God yet.

Nacho_Z3d ago

I actually didn't enjoy the story and the writing in general anywhere near as much as the last game, having said that I've just got the platinum and I'm currently playing the Valhalla DLC so there's still a lot to like.

neutralgamer19923d ago

It’s good but not great. The ending is really rushed and you can tell 2 games are squeezed into one. First game is a standout but honestly sequel had its moments but the last 25% of the game was rushed

ocelot073d ago

Why because it's going to pc? It was also available on PS4 as well.

RpgSama3d ago

I mean, if you want to play those games 2 to 3 years after, go ahead, I think Sony is counting on you buying the game regardless. Sell your $500 console that you already have to buy a $1k+ PC that maybe plays the game slightly better, if you already have the PC then good for you then.

FinalFantasyFanatic2d ago

Maybe? High end parts from 7 years ago can match or even beat the PS5, if you're willing to look at the second hand market, that should easily be possible. The only issue might be the GPU, but you can find parts from the 10, 20 or 30 series that match or beat the PS5, the PS5 isn't that powerful, especially compared to today's parts.

RupeeHoarder3d ago

Can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not, anything is possible here….but imagine playing a game a year and a half before PC and being upset about it.

TheEroica2d ago

He's not wrong though... Ps5 not needed this Gen. Easily sonys worst generation.

ziggyzinfirion3d ago

Just look at his comment history. This is an immature PC toddler that gets jealous so much when console gamers are eating good.

andy853d ago

Why? It's been over 4 years. Baffles me why people complain stuff goes to PC eventually. Means more chance of sequels to games so it literally does nothing but benefit you. If you're not buying a PS5 because you're wanting to wait 4+ years to play an acclaimed game good luck to you.

Hugodastrevas2d ago

Sell it cheap, I'm sure the next owner will appreciate it!

TheEroica1d 23h ago

Ps5? Don't you mean, BS Jive?

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TheColbertinator3d ago

Are all welcome to Steam so long as they don't pull that Helldivers 2 crap

FinalFantasyFanatic2d ago

That's the part that annoys me most, don't force the PSN account login on me, not that it matters since I do have a PSN account (I'd only ever want it for trophy/achievement crossover).

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Famitsu: Stellar Blade Debuts #1, Switch Sells Over 100k Units

It's a 2-for-1 on this week's chart, as the Golden Week holiday period takes Stellar Blade to the top spot, as well as some impressive Switch sales figures

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ZeekQuattro4d ago

Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

Switch OLED Model – 72,592 (7,195,696)
PlayStation 5 – 43,033 (4,808,908)
Switch Lite – 16,247 (5,833,845)
Switch – 11,199 (19,786,390)
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 6,501 (767,403)
Xbox Series X – 2,982 (271,121)
Xbox Series S – 2,353 (310,852)
PlayStation 4 – 202 (7,925,781)

Hugodastrevas3d ago

Stellar Blade selling well it's great, hopefully we get a sequel or s franchise out of it!

ravens523d ago

Just ordered my copy yesterday, gets here today. I still haven't beat FF7 Rebirth, but I want to play Stellar Blade lol. So I'll just play both 🤷🏽 and Helldivers 2 🇺🇸

Hugodastrevas3d ago

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Just finished fishing all the fish in the game to unlock an outfit lol.

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5 Awesome Video Game Soundtracks You Need To Check Out

Video Game soundtracks are an essential part of the game, setting the tone, warning you of impending danger, or for some of us, useful background music whilst studying or working on projects.

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