Doing some simple math, GameDaily estimates that 52% of Xbox 360 owners in the US purchased a copy of Halo 3. With 4.1 million Halo 3 copies sold in the US through November and 7.9 million Xbox 360s purchased to date, it appears like a simple enough conclusion.
NPD's analyst Anita Frazier says the power of Halo 3 is evident in the fact that it clearly drove Xbox 360 hardware sales in September, even more effectively than a price cut would. Halo 3 may not make every outlet's game of the year round-ups, but it's sure to receive game of the year from Microsoft's accountants.
Reader Comments (81)
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 8:52PM (Unverified) said
Americans like shooting now?
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 9:30PM Premature ejaculation man said
OMG NO HALO TEH COD4 AND TEH ORANGE BOX BETTA!!!
Sorry, had to get that inevitable crap outta the way, and it maty as well be out of the way asap 'cos them vocal cod players are starting to annoy me.
52% is pretty hectic though ^_^
I wanna see total profit INCLUDING the new DLC maps. Now that'd show me just how much they can cash in.
Sorry, had to get that inevitable crap outta the way, and it maty as well be out of the way asap 'cos them vocal cod players are starting to annoy me.
52% is pretty hectic though ^_^
I wanna see total profit INCLUDING the new DLC maps. Now that'd show me just how much they can cash in.
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 10:06PM (Unverified) said
Blech. I have The Orange Box and gave COD 4 a shot-- both for PC. I still truly envy Halo 3, and can't wait for the inevitable, extremely late, PC port. It is an amazing multiplayer game, and 360 owners should be proud.
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Posted: Dec 17th 2007 11:03PM Premature ejaculation man said
For sure! I love halo :P
It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
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It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 11:03PM Premature ejaculation man said
For sure! I love halo :P
It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
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It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 11:04PM Premature ejaculation man said
For sure! I love halo :P
It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
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It was just a thing to say how much I dislike said vocal hating people.
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 9:38PM mardigan71 said
I'm one of the 48% who didn't buy it. It's a cool game, just not my cuppa tea.
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 9:38PM (Unverified) said
I'm happy for Microsoft and their Halo franchise. I guess it only means Halo 4 is coming in a few years.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 1:51AM SoCoolCurt said
i thought it was a just a trilogy. well plus that Halo Wars strategy dealy. other than that i think they're finally done. maybe Sony can find a game that warrants a Halo-like following someday. i may not like Xbox and Halo personally but i certainly have to respect the fact that they are making bank over there. Fanboy or not, give respect where it's due.
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Posted: Dec 17th 2007 10:04PM RPGJock said
Here are a few questions to ponder....
Would Microsoft still be in the gaming business if Halo never came out for the Xbox?
Would this have boosted Apple sells if was a Mac OSX game?
Would Microsoft still be in the gaming business if Halo never came out for the Xbox?
Would this have boosted Apple sells if was a Mac OSX game?
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 10:23PM (Unverified) said
Honestly, I think Microsoft would have pushed onward even if Xbox 1 had been the epic fail it would have been without Halo. Look at the Zune-- they're still fighting. And the 360 probably still would have turned out well, although not as monumentally, due to Sony dropping the ball like whoa.
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Posted: Dec 17th 2007 10:39PM (Unverified) said
You can pick my copy up on eBay! Just got my second RRoD and no way I'm going back. Expect the refurbed 360, along with all my titles on eBay some time next year...when the refurb shows up.
I hate you Microsoft. May piracy keep Steve Balmer as the (rich) sweating monkey that he is!
I hate you Microsoft. May piracy keep Steve Balmer as the (rich) sweating monkey that he is!
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 8:51AM baby sea tuna said
That'll show em!
Have fun with your waggle and/or Blu-Ray movie player!
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Have fun with your waggle and/or Blu-Ray movie player!
Posted: Dec 17th 2007 10:48PM Deatharea said
And I was not one of them! Halo 3 was an overrated game. It was fun, but I've played alot better as of late.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 12:14AM (Unverified) said
I am not a statistic.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 1:22AM (Unverified) said
everyone is
you're part of the 52 or part of the 48
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you're part of the 52 or part of the 48
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 1:46AM SoCoolCurt said
wow. thought it would be higher than that. Halo is Xbox lol.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 8:59AM baby sea tuna said
Hoo! How l-o-l-oquently put. They should have just called it the H-box 360, amirite? I mean, it's not like there's 20 other games worth playing on there or anything.
/sarcasm
/ballsinyourmouth
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/sarcasm
/ballsinyourmouth
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 2:02AM Ironhide Delta said
This is beyond anything the other two companies are seeing. MGS4 is going to be one of the biggest titles period for the ps3 but there is no chance in hell it can make a %50 attachment rate. Mario Galaxy hasn't even come close to that yet either. I'm willing to bet that COD4 has a similar attachment rate in the overall encompassing sales for the game, combining all 3 major versions of it.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 7:17AM Emophia said
I'm a PS3 owner yet I still bough the Legendary edition for God knows what reason...
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 8:10AM (Unverified) said
The game is that good. It makes you buy it even though you dont have a 360! lol!
I will be serious for a moment and say that Halo 1 is the only reason why I went back to console gaming. I loved the trilogy. And once I am done with playing The Orange Box, COD4, Bioshock, Assasin's Creed, and Mass Effect (Awsome game, IMHO). I Will go back to Halo 3 and keep on playing it until, GTA4 comes out or bungie decides to blow my mind with another amazing IP.
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I will be serious for a moment and say that Halo 1 is the only reason why I went back to console gaming. I loved the trilogy. And once I am done with playing The Orange Box, COD4, Bioshock, Assasin's Creed, and Mass Effect (Awsome game, IMHO). I Will go back to Halo 3 and keep on playing it until, GTA4 comes out or bungie decides to blow my mind with another amazing IP.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 9:59AM (Unverified) said
I don't like generic games so I didn't buy it.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 10:16AM ThesisStatement said
I agree with the fact that people buy Halo and do not have 360s. I know a couple people that own the game but do not own the system. Its crazy. Halo3 has caused so many "casual" players to go out and buy 360s.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 10:17AM (Unverified) said
Opinions suck.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 10:27AM (Unverified) said
True Story -
last night, i walk into gamesstop.
Me - "do you have rock band?"
Clerk - "which system?"
me - "360"
clerk - "no...but we have them for ps3"
me - "if my 360 dies again, i'm gonna buy a ps3"
clerk - "i was on my third one, but sold it when halo came out. I was very dissappointed. let me show you something...."
the clerk proceeds to walk to the used game section for the 360.
Clerk - "look how many Halo 3 used copies we have"
I glance over at an ENTIRE SHELF of Halo3. Must have been at least 50 used copies
Me - "i never liked halo"
last night, i walk into gamesstop.
Me - "do you have rock band?"
Clerk - "which system?"
me - "360"
clerk - "no...but we have them for ps3"
me - "if my 360 dies again, i'm gonna buy a ps3"
clerk - "i was on my third one, but sold it when halo came out. I was very dissappointed. let me show you something...."
the clerk proceeds to walk to the used game section for the 360.
Clerk - "look how many Halo 3 used copies we have"
I glance over at an ENTIRE SHELF of Halo3. Must have been at least 50 used copies
Me - "i never liked halo"
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 10:51AM (Unverified) said
Then why comment? Do you really think people that like Halo will stop playing it because you make this dramatic comment? Also, if Halo 3 had sold say, 500,000 copies to date and the shelves were full I would say thats a bad thing, but its sold over 5 million copies, a few or even fifty used copies doesnt say much. And I never liked Lord of the Rings, am I cool yet?
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Posted: Dec 18th 2007 11:56AM (Unverified) said
Maylon,
what is the point of having a comment section if post relevant to the topic are pointless?
People come to this site daily to flame eachother of how a multi-billion dollar corporation made more money than another as if they owned stock in the company. They throw around terms that they probably never heard before (IP, Attached Rate, Install base) like they are some exec at one of these companies.
Anyway, my story just involved ONE gamestop. so with 4 million copies sold, 5-10% sitting used on shelves, and another 70% not being played, i'd say your douchebag.
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what is the point of having a comment section if post relevant to the topic are pointless?
People come to this site daily to flame eachother of how a multi-billion dollar corporation made more money than another as if they owned stock in the company. They throw around terms that they probably never heard before (IP, Attached Rate, Install base) like they are some exec at one of these companies.
Anyway, my story just involved ONE gamestop. so with 4 million copies sold, 5-10% sitting used on shelves, and another 70% not being played, i'd say your douchebag.
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 12:29PM (Unverified) said
I've never been a big Halo fan either. However, I like first person shooters in general, and I figured that with the high critical ratings and good sales numbers there just might be something to this Halo 3 thing. The recent half-off Lengendary edition clearance sales helped my decision to purchase as well.
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Posted: Dec 18th 2007 2:26PM (Unverified) said
Douchebag? Is that really the best you can do?
Posted: Dec 18th 2007 6:23PM (Unverified) said
The only thing this stat says is that the majority of 360 owners are relatively hardcore. Let's face it, FPS games rely on twitch reflexes and have a high learning curve. They are among the toughest of game genres online....
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