Japanese hardware sales, Aug. 13 - Aug. 19: Offensive defense edition
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Aug 25th 2007 at 12:20PM }
Prepare to receive some contradicting memos this week if you're a member of the Nintendo Defense Force. The DS sales chart sandwich has returned, leaving NDF commanders confused as to whether they should attack or defend on the bulletin board battlefields. Simultaneously the best- and worst-selling system of the week, Nintendo's portable wonder demands response tactics that are both celebratory and derogatory.
We'd recommend spinning your impending comment with references to "pincer tactics" and "trash compactors."
- DS Lite: 153,819
6,794 (4.62%)- Wii: 73,938
8,818 (13.54%)- PSP: 33,715
1,568 (4.88%)- PS3: 21,720
399 (1.87%) - PS2: 15,240
2,695 (21.48%)- Xbox 360: 2,445
333 (15.77%)- Game Boy Micro: 418
52 (14.21%)- GBA SP: 212
74 (53.62%)- Gamecube: 145
14 (10.69%)- GBA: 24
8 (50%)- DS Phat: 15
165 (91.67%)[Source: Media Create]
See also: Previous Japanese hardware sales charts
Note: Last week's sales charts were delayed due to a Japanese holiday. You'll find them after the break.
Aug. 6 - Aug. 12
- DS Lite: 147,025
11,296 (8.32%)- Wii: 65,120
3,622 (5.89%)- PSP: 32,147
1,739 (5.13%)- PS3: 21,321
2,968 (12.22%) - PS2: 12,545
239 (1.87%)- Xbox 360: 2,112
579 (21.52%)- Game Boy Micro: 366
47 (11.38%)- DS Phat: 180
105 (140.00%)- GBA SP: 138
90 (39.47%)- Gamecube: 131
63 (92.65%)- GBA: 16
16 (N/A)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kaemon @ Aug 25th 2007 12:28PM
Ocrap, PS3 sales are up by 400. Obviously its going to overtake the Wii any day now.
Haha.
Anyway, it looks like it was a good week for every single seller, well, except for maybe Microsoft, but they have america to sell to, they don't need japan >_>.
But seriously, it must be alot of work to know EXACTLY how much of something is sold... I bet for GBA every time one sells they call in personally, I mean, it doesn't sell at all anymore there....
Ihar `Philips` Filipau @ Aug 25th 2007 4:49PM
In your place I wouldn't have laughed.
As long as Sony would be pushing up the crap, many studios would be spending many man/days (== $$$) on game development. And it probably would be even profitable - in their "10 year plan".
But what's really happening is, that many studios have invested lots of money into PS3. And the investments will not pay back. (Because in two years new games would arrive succeeding most actual games.)
In short/mid-term, Wii shouldn't expect any kind of good 3rd party games - only shitty ports. Because all money got wasted on PS3... ;_;
Neebs @ Aug 25th 2007 12:33PM
Nintendo Defense Force?
Any inspiration from the Sony Defense Force?
http://www.sonydefenseforce.com/
Taco_Hell @ Aug 25th 2007 12:44PM
There are so many things wrong with their NPD numbers, in so many ways. Well, then again, it is being run by the most extreme fanboys. I bet there is even a Microsoft Defense Force at this point. At this point, someone should just crown Nintendo as the winner in this gen, since they are pounding everyone both in asia and the states
Grog @ Aug 25th 2007 12:45PM
Wow, that's hilarious. Check out this article:
http://www.sonydefenseforce.com/?p=95
Apparently Sony *destroyed* not only the 360, but also the Wii. Of course, Sony's 595k hardware units includes not just the PS3, but also the PS2, and PSP.
BNinjaC @ Aug 25th 2007 12:57PM
That site has to be satirical. If not then someone needs to take away that kids internet.
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 25th 2007 1:00PM
Grog
Wow... I can't believe that someone really made that article.
It looks even worse for Sony fanboys. Like if they are desperate.
Anam @ Aug 25th 2007 1:16PM
@Neebs
That's just pathetic Sony fanboy logic. If we were to look at this situation rationally, we would see that the DS actually sold 810k screens, while the PS2 and PS3 don't even come with screens!
john @ Aug 25th 2007 1:41PM
I'm pretty sure that's a parody site. They gave Bioshock a 5/10 for goodness sake!
Jake @ Aug 25th 2007 2:17PM
Yeah, it is definately a satirical site. I think it is somewhat funny, but mostly just dumb. Reading the Bioshock review was pretty hilarious, though. The site is more likely run by people who are not Sony fanboys. Not necessarily anti-Sony, but definately not real fanboys of the Playstation brand.
It's kinda like how Steven Colbert is a "conservative" on his show, but only satirically. In real life, he is a "liberal". I put conservative and liberal in quotes because I hate the terms and think they are mostly misused and bogus ways to dismiss arguments contrary to your own beliefs and to mindlessly agree with other arguments. Yet I don't see any other real way to classify people's political beliefs within the average American's 5 second attention span.
The terms are a crutch for mindless people that want to think they are contributing to public debate. They allow them to avoid thinking logically for themselves on various issues and instead just align themselves with some prefabricated right vs. wrong, as if the topics are really that simple. It gives you a way to think your way of thinking is right all the time.
Kinda like fanboyism, I guess. Man do I have the tendency to get off topic and make posts so long that nobody in their right mind would read them. If you got this far, I feel sorry for you.
Ihar `Philips` Filipau @ Aug 25th 2007 4:54PM
ZOMG!!!!!!!!1!!
http://www.sonydefenseforce.com/?p=85
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 25th 2007 12:51PM
Look... the only reason why PS3 sold that amount is because Hot Shot Golf.
And... the only reason why Nitendo sold that amount, is because there are no more supply... if the production is bigger, I bet that the Wii will sell a lot more, easily.
And with Metroid coming in 3 days, there are going to be a lot of buyers.
Neebs @ Aug 25th 2007 1:02PM
IIRC, Metroid is not popular in Japan.
BNinjaC @ Aug 25th 2007 1:03PM
Grog
Wow... I can't believe that someone really made that post.
It looks even worse for Ninty fanboys. Like if they are desperate.
;)
john @ Aug 25th 2007 1:45PM
What?
I'd say that's a pretty accurate description of the situation. If you look at Japanese software sales, Hot Shots is the only PS3 game in the top 30 (the rest are PS2, Wii, and DS games). Everyone knows by now that Wii sales are only a measure of how many Nintendo can make, as demand has far outstripped supply.
BNinjaC @ Aug 25th 2007 12:52PM
The DS Phat is Dooooomed!
Hanan @ Aug 25th 2007 12:55PM
OMG, the GBA is on the way to world domination.
It started last week and now we see how it takes it's time, rising in a steady pace.
Don't you ever dare to say no one warned you!
Did you see it already topped the DS Phat?!
Better start smashing your piggy banks and make sure you have enough savings to get yourselves all comfy and such when Dooms Day will hit our "lovely" planet.
Moneymarl @ Aug 25th 2007 1:13PM
Japanese People just dont want to support "foreign" made machine, this is why they dont buy the x360. Japan is the only place where 360 isnt outseling the Wii and the PS3. not only that, japanese people like weird games also. SO NO IT DOESNT SURPRISE ME.
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 25th 2007 1:15PM
What are you saying??? Wii its outselling every other console in any place.
In fact, the Wii, in only 8 months, has sold more units than the 360 in 2 years.
T-bone and Razor @ Aug 25th 2007 1:23PM
"Japanese People just dont want to support "foreign" made machine"
Right
That's why iPod is such a big failure over there :P
Ben Hobbs @ Aug 25th 2007 2:06PM
The iPod is a games machine?
Get real, the iPod is to Music players in Japan as Levi's are to Jeans. Its a fashion accessory.
The Japs don't like the 360, because it's not made or designed there, its as simple as that.
Ihar `Philips` Filipau @ Aug 25th 2007 5:03PM
Japanese have particular tastes in games. Just like we do.
It is practically impossible for foreign company to develop game which would be successful in Japan.
You have to be there, live in the environment - to be able to make something what would interest them. It is that simple.
P.S. It's like complaining that chopsticks are selling poorly here (US/Europe) because they are all made in Japan/China and we do not want to support foreign producers. But reality is that chopsticks are just not our thing. Same goes for games.
Bill=Pwnt @ Aug 25th 2007 9:00PM
@ Philips
I like chopsticks. In fact, I prefer them over silver ware.
NintendoFanbot @ Aug 25th 2007 1:17PM
Nintendo's experience is paying off. :)
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 25th 2007 1:53PM
Nintendo has gained a level.
What?
Nintendo is evolving!
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 25th 2007 2:22PM
Nintendo wants to learn EXPANSION but can't learn more than 4 moves. Forget a move to learn EXPANSION?
HARDCORE
CLASSIC
NEW IP
UPENDING
BPM @ Aug 25th 2007 10:18PM
Delete the move NEW IP?
> YES
NO
3, 2, 1... Poof!
NEW IP has been forgotten! PROJECT: H.A.M.M.E.R has been deleted!
T-bone and Razor @ Aug 25th 2007 1:25PM
And so ends the summer slump with this post-holiday buying spree
Onward to the golden Q3/4!
Moneymarl @ Aug 25th 2007 1:25PM
@Fernando Rocker
Wii has sold about 4+ million Units in Japan, while the x360 has only sold .45 million in almost 2 yrs.
And its true, not only do japanese gamers like Weird games, they dont foreign made machines.
Moneymarl @ Aug 25th 2007 1:26PM
by foreign made machines, i meant was talking about video game machine if u aint know.
Kye @ Aug 25th 2007 1:32PM
NDF ASSEMBLE!!
N Fanbot , continue running offensive commentry.
F Rocker, you post some defensive writings.
I'll pose as the competition and post distracting spin articles.
Where the hell is J Anthony?
Everyone move stat!
Raikage @ Aug 25th 2007 1:35PM
Just swing your arms from side to side.... For MASSIVE DAMAGE!
Shagittarius @ Aug 25th 2007 2:10PM
Wasn't Jody getting married? Maybe he's on honeymoon?
Mr Khan @ Aug 25th 2007 2:19PM
Who has which ring again?
I thought our NDF was modeled after the Planeteers...
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 25th 2007 2:23PM
Whichever ring I got I'm giving back to Kye until we regroup. We should regroup in some new and exciting post like maybe the Webcomic Wrapup.
Anam @ Aug 25th 2007 3:20PM
I'm covering for Jody while he's out. Do I use the B trigger or Z trigger to shoot fireballs from my ring?
Kye @ Aug 25th 2007 6:00PM
Mr Khan,
I have earth earth, Jody has fire, Hvnly has wiind, Ferdinand has water and no-one really wants the heart ring cuz, well... its shit.
We also form in the methods of Voltron, and of recently, transformers.
Nostalgia FTW!!
Mr Khan @ Aug 25th 2007 6:49PM
If we're going for nostalgia, we may as well toss in SWAT Kats
"Quick, he played the "it's just a fad" card, deploy scrambler missile"
Although i wouldn't diss on Heart, Heart could read minds
Slaziman @ Aug 26th 2007 12:02PM
PFF! I was one of the original planeteers!! Back when I still had my Wii :(
Kye @ Aug 25th 2007 1:35PM
Sony is winning the sales!!
I base this on the FACT that the PS3 has outsold the PS2. And as well all know, the PS2 is the best selling console of all time. So we must be in the lead.
Raikage @ Aug 25th 2007 1:37PM
Nobody messes with GBA, not even Chuck Norris...
john @ Aug 25th 2007 1:38PM
Who says the 360 is doing poorly in Japan? It has consistantly outsold 5 different Nintendo systems... combined!
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 25th 2007 1:52PM
The DS has set us up the bomb.
Jake @ Aug 25th 2007 2:28PM
The Japanese don't buy the 360 because it doesn't offer anything significantly different or better, relating to their gaming tastes, than the Japan-owned consoles that they are already familiar with. It is just that simple.
Moneymarl @ Aug 25th 2007 4:20PM
Thats just Japanese people having weird taste in games. Why do you most of Japanese-made games dont make it on the world Market?? Because they flat out suck.
Mr Khan @ Aug 25th 2007 6:52PM
That's right...
Mario, Metal Gear, Tekken, Ico, Bomberman, Sonic, Starfox, Zelda, Phantasy Star, Final Fantasy, Dead Rising, Megaman, Silent Hill, Ghouls n' Ghosts, Kirby, Resident Evil, and Fire Emblem (and much more) all suck
Jake @ Aug 25th 2007 2:39PM
I like how you use the word "we" as if you are on "team Sony" or something.
Not to shoot down your argument, but the 360 and Wii also outpaced the PS2 through the early parts of their lives. So I guess "we" all are winning. I am cheering for every "team", so I get to win no matter what.
Night Elve @ Aug 25th 2007 3:41PM
@Fernando Rocker.
Holy shit man you must really hate Sony, relax man!
Joop @ Aug 25th 2007 3:55PM
The Wii alone outsold all three of Sony's products combined.
That's just sad.
Anam @ Aug 25th 2007 4:29PM
And it sold less than half as much as the DS Lite. The DS Lite actually sold more than everything else on the list combined (including its phat brother)!