Microsoft Pleased With December NPD Sales.

[WhatsHisFace]

http://kotaku.com/346302/microsoft-responds-to-december-npd-sales-seems-pleased

With solid sales of 1.26 million Xbox 360s this past December and impressive software sales from Call of Duty 4 and Halo 3 on the console, Microsoft seems noticeably up on news from the NPD Group that it was responsible for a couple extra billion in revenue. In its response to recently released sales figures, the company points out it did $4.8 billion in sales on its platform, more than Wii, more than PlayStation 3.

Microsoft also mentions that the gap between Xbox 360 and PS3 sales is widening, reminding everyone that multi-platform games like Assassin's Creed and Guitar Hero III are outselling their PS3 counterparts some more than two-to-one. The full MS strut, which includes another reference to Resident Evil 5 hitting this year, is after the jump.

Xbox 360 Drives the Video Game Console Industry in 2007: NPD data released today confirms consumers spent more dollars on Xbox 360 in 2007, with more than $13.7 billion in total consumer spending. Xbox 360 won 2007 with $4.8 billion in total consumer spend compared to Wii with $3.5 billion and PlayStation 3 with $2.2 billion. This wraps up a historic year, with NPD reporting consumers have spent nearly 45 percent of total industry figures on Xbox 360.

Here is a quick snapshot of what is driving revenue for Xbox 360, based on the latest reports from NPD and Microsoft data:

XBOX 360 WIDENS THE GAP OVER PS3 WITH CONSOLE SALES: According to NPD, Xbox 360 sold 1.3 million consoles in December alone, and has steadily widened the gap between Sony's PlayStation 3 console sales. In December, NPD stated that Sony sold 798,000 PS3 hardware units. Since PS3's launch in November 2006, Xbox 360 has outsold PS3 by nearly 2:1 on average, bringing a total U.S. Xbox 360 install base of 9.2 million consoles, compared to and installed base of 7.4 million Wii consoles and 3.3 million PS3 consoles.

GAMES DRIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH: Xbox 360 robust games portfolio spans across the highest-ranked AAA titles to the largest collection of "Everyone" and "Teen" rated games. According to NPD, of the top 20 best-selling titles in 2007 for this generation, 11 were on Xbox 360; while only seven were sold on the Wii and two sold on the PS3.

o NPD reported that this holiday's leading multiplatform blockbusters continue to sell better on Xbox 360:

§ "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" for Xbox 360 was the leading game last month with 1.5 million copies sold, outselling the PS3 version nearly 3:1.

§ "Assassin's Creed" for Xbox 360 was the fourth best selling title, having sold 894,000 units. It outsold the PS3 version more than 2:1.

§ "Guitar Hero III" outsold the PS3 nearly 2:1, having sold 625,000 copies.

§ "Rockband" continues to rock the charts, selling 463,000 units for the Xbox 360 platform, compared to 174,000 units for the PS3

o To date, 33 third party games on Xbox 360 hit the top 10 list across all consoles compared to five third party games on PS3, and four on Wii. These results confirm that third party partners create better games and reap more sales on Xbox 360 than any other platform.

o In its fourth month on the market, Halo 3 continued its strong performance and was the sixth best selling title in December, selling another 742,000. In 2007, NPD projects that Halo 3 has sold 4.8 million units in the U.S. since its launch in September.

o Xbox 360 continues to lead in number of games sold per console, setting another record with an attach rate of 7.0 games per console.

XBOX LIVE SETS NEW HEIGHTS: Xbox LIVE's network is 10 million members strong and growing, achieving membership goals six months ahead of schedule. Only on Xbox LIVE can members experience the largest catalog of on-demand, high-definition content in the U.S., including movies and television shows from our most recent partners: Disney-ABC Television Group and MGM Studios.

We're not slowing down in 2008. The next versions of powerhouse franchises like "Grand Theft Auto," "Resident Evil" and sports games like "Madden", "FIFA", and "Pro Evolution Soccer" open up a new arena for game play on Xbox 360. This year we will make great strides toward improving our brand appeal to consumers interested in more physical game play. With titles like "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock," "Rock Band" and "Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action" we're creating interactive experiences on Xbox 360 for the entire family. Also, Banjo Kazooie 3 will make **** come out of your ***.

 

[WhatsHisFace]

I just realized Zenien, that you're too banned to reply. But I just want you to know that the 360 outsold the PS3 for another year, making those claims that the PS3 is on track to surpassing the 360 completely debunked.

Alright everyone, let discussion begin.

 

[Lord of Flies]

Heh. Seems that the 360 really did outsell the PS3 afterall.

 

[WhatsHisFace]

You doubted? Month after month it was always ahead. I don't know why people (HippieHunter) kept saying that according to VGChartz the PS3 is outselling the 360 when the 360 is millions of units ahead.

Point being: MGS4 on 360 looking more likely by the day.

 

[Devil May Cry]

Does the NPD do worldwide or US only?

 

[Lord of Flies]

US and Canada only. Though, if the Europe numbers are close it seems obvious that the Xbox 360 and PS3 are at least in a dead heat, or the 360 is selling marginally better. What is really telling, though, is the attach rate. Higher the attach rate, more developers are going to be convinced that making games for the 360 is the thing to do.

 

[WhatsHisFace]

As if it wasn't appealing enough being the easiest to develop for.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Congrats to MS, i had no idea how well they were doing.

 

[Jerry!]

So why don't you buy CoD4 WHF?

 

[WhatsHisFace]

So why don't you buy CoD4 WHF?

There's a few reasons:

• Short Campaign.
• No Split-Screen co-op.
• Too many good games on the way without those problems.
• Too many good games on the way period.

CoD4 had to bite the bullet so that I could get Mass Effect, Assassin's Creed, Bioshock, Halo 3, etc...

 

[Jerry!]

We had to convince Havok of this as well: Believe me, as short as you may think the campaign is, you will never be thinking that while playing it or when you finish it. It's the best FPS campaign out. It was an easy decision for me to buy because I was able to get in on the MP beta, and that also is the best out right now, so no matter how short or how bad or good the campaign was, I was already sold on the game for the multiplayer alone. Much to my surprise the campaign was of equal quality.

Split-screen co-op...can't help you there but is that honestly reason enough to pass up the best game of the year?

 

[Mentok]

I'm just going to send WHF a copy of CoD4.

 

[AshtonFoster]

Great news!!! It really isnt hard to see why though the 360 sells so well. What a line up so far this year...And I havent even played Call of Duty 4 yet!!!

Over the last few months, I've had to complete Bioshock, Halo 3, Mass Effect, Orange Box, Pro Evolution Soccer, Assassins Creed...Now finally, I prepare to get myself CoD4!!

 

[Angelus7181]

I luv the 360 it's a neat system!

Glad to see it's doing so well. t:

 

[Purple Prancer]

I'm just going to send WHF a copy of CoD4.

No, I will

For his birthday...if he has one

 

[WhatsHisFace]

March. By that time, people will go back to Halo 3.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

March. By that time, people will go back to Halo 3.

Or will have moved on to Rainbow Six Vegas 2.

 

[Purple Prancer]

Then I'll get him Vegas 2

 

[Spider-Vader]

More than the Wii? Wow.

 

[hippie_hunter]

You doubted? Month after month it was always ahead. I don't know why people (HippieHunter) kept saying that according to VGChartz the PS3 is outselling the 360 when the 360 is millions of units ahead.

Point being: MGS4 on 360 looking more likely by the day.

The Xbox 360 obviously outsells the Playstation 3 in the North American and Australian markets. However, the Playstation 3 outsells the Xbox 360 in the European and Japanese markets enough to where the Playstation 3 outsells the Xbox 360 worldwide.

There is a world outside the United States you know .

 

[GFreeman]

If it outsold it worldwide, the installed base wouldn't be what it is, for either console. It's a pipe dream. The thing has flat out failed, the end.

 

[Purple Prancer]

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[WhatsHisFace]

The Xbox 360 obviously outsells the Playstation 3 in the North American and Australian markets. However, the Playstation 3 outsells the Xbox 360 in the European and Japanese markets enough to where the Playstation 3 outsells the Xbox 360 worldwide.

There is a world outside the United States you know .

Hahaha, even with worldwide sales taken into consideration, the PS3 is NOT outselling the Xbox360. It's behind by millions of units.

 

[Devil May Cry]

If it was outselling the 360 worldwide in the month of December it still would be behind millions of units.

 

[WhatsHisFace]

nexgenwars.com is pretty accurate. Every time official data comes out it's pretty close to the real numbers.