Devil May Cry 4 sheds 2 million tears

by Jason Dobson { Feb 20th 2008 at 10:00AM }

Capcom's leather-clad bender Devil May Cry 4 has shipped out an impressive 2 million units since its debut two weeks ago, making it the first game in the opulent franchise to reach the milestone so quickly and the latest feather in the cap for Capcom's now 9 million unit selling series.

This accolade is no doubt helped by the fact that the sequel, unlike those that came before it, was released for two platforms simultaneously, satiating players' thirst for over-the-top action regardless if they wave their banner over the Xbox 360 or PS3. In addition, Capcom continues to note that a PC version, for those inclined to play console-style games while tethered to their monitor and desk chair, will be released in the months ahead.

Tags: capcom, dante, devil-may-cry-4, devilmaycry4, dmc, dmc4, milestone, nero

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Raikage (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 20th 2008 10:22AM

Not a huge fan but... wow!

Trev @ Feb 20th 2008 10:29AM

I AM a huge fan and wow. That's what happens when you make a game that's fun, technically sound on all it's platforms and has a palette consisting of things other than brown.

Are you seeing this, other developers?

Cyro @ Feb 20th 2008 10:45AM

Shut up Trev..... Is too early.

Curmeo @ Feb 20th 2008 10:27AM

i bet majority of sales are of the PS3 version, its superior since load times are faster once the 20 min install is done.

and if you got a prob with the 20 min install, i say waiting 20 mins is more preferable to waiting 20 days to get your RRoD'd 360 back from M$.

Radicoon @ Feb 20th 2008 10:36AM

I bet you're wrong. You know, logically speaking.

Raikage (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 20th 2008 10:38AM

Face/Palm, I start out the comments all nice-like and you gotta go screw it up... Yes the PS3 version has sold more, because DMC sells more in Japan than here. NOT because it's superior, just as the original Xbox if that was true.

Still the 360 version is doing really well. In fact I only knew like 2 people that have played the first ones, and a whole bunch of them were excited for this.

Chameleon @ Feb 20th 2008 10:46AM

::sigh::

no offense curmeo but does everything have to be a war? why can't we just be happy as gamers that the game is selling well on both systems ....

Cyro @ Feb 20th 2008 10:48AM

I don't think that DMC4 sold more units for the PS3 than the 360 in the US... Hard to believe... But lets wait for the NPD numbers next month and see.

Trev @ Feb 20th 2008 10:55AM

@Raikage
I think the PS3 version is superior, Rai, but not enough to make an impact. I'm not going to bother with a big fancy list because there's not much of a point. Faster-than-already-fast loading and a few extra visual effects might be there, but none of them are big enough to say the PS3 version is decidedly better than the 360 version.

My opinion is that if you have both consoles you should be getting it for PS3, but if you own a 360, you won't miss the differences. DMC4 is great regardless of the console you get it on.

@Cyro
I would be amazed if the US sales weren't higher on 360. There are just so many more 360s in the US. Worldwide I can see the PS3 coming out ahead by a pretty good margin, but in the US there might just not be the number of consoles to outweigh even casually purchased 360 copies.

Boss Tempo @ Feb 20th 2008 10:58AM

Speaking of moronic fanboy comments coming in out of no where... Here's one for you Curmeo:

and if you got a prob with the 20 min install, i say waiting 20 mins is more preferable to waiting 20 days for your new BluRay Disc player to boot up.

JJ @ Feb 20th 2008 11:01AM

In america, almost positive DMC4 360 outsold PS3 (vgchartz says by a whopping 265k to 155k or something to that nature).

Worldwide though PS3 is ahead by 70 or 80k overall (last i checked on VGchartz again was around 460-470k to 380-390k or so).

But since this IS Vgchartz we're talking about, its just an estimate.

But given how its moved close to 350k units in japan alone, i'm willing to best DMC4 PS3 is slightly ahead worldwide

FidliousWong @ Feb 20th 2008 11:10AM

Who cares which version sold more. Sales are sales and if Capcom went exclusive, they would be missing out on a sizable chunk on either side of the fence.

Also, Boss Tempo... your comment confusith me...

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Feb 20th 2008 11:11AM

sigh

Goddammit Curmeo. Are you really that dumb?

Awesomestuff @ Feb 20th 2008 4:57PM

Wonder if any of you morons bought the Pos3 version anyways after signing that lame ass petition about how Capcom 'betrayed you and how you all wouldn't by from then again'....hypocrits...

David @ Feb 20th 2008 7:14PM

@ Curmeo

Are you lagging seriously behind times? Why would people still use the $ in MS?

@ Trev

From IGN review of DMC4, the graphics are identical. Aside from the loading time, which gives an advantage for PS3 after we factor in the install, I would say it all comes down to the CONTROLLER. I prefer the 360 controller since the left stick is positioned in a much more comfortable position, and you have rumble right now as we speak...
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/849/849246p4.html

Mystic @ Feb 20th 2008 10:31AM

WOW! The game industry is turning into the movie industry. I thought DMC4 SUCKED! As did many reviewers, but the fanboys still bought it. Bunch of losers.

Dadidito @ Feb 20th 2008 10:43AM

Agree with you. I thought the game sucked too but its good to see it sell regardless. Good for the industry. Good for us.

Seroth @ Feb 20th 2008 10:50AM

Yeah, we're all losers and fanboys just 'cause we like a game you don't.

FidliousWong @ Feb 20th 2008 11:08AM

Most reviewers gave it good scores. Just not perfect 10s, which means it's a good game. A good game in a genre that's becoming increasingly rare = a good game.

We aren't losers and fanboys if we support a broader range than the perfect tens and high nines if the game IS in the genre we enjoy. So fuck off.

RoboChamp @ Feb 20th 2008 11:11AM

"as did many reviewers"
Yeah, with a meta critic rating of 84 on the 360 and an 85 on PS3, DMC4 is SUCH a TERRIBLE game, right? The only thing that sucks here is you. Loser.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Feb 20th 2008 11:15AM

elitism: The belief that your feelings about certain games should apply to everyone and if someone disagrees, they are obviously inferior to you.

TJordan0331 @ Feb 20th 2008 10:39AM

Shipped not sold guys. Cool your panties.

Korova @ Feb 20th 2008 11:47AM

Fine, I'll tell him/her:

"Shipped" means the manufacturer will get the money, either from the purchaser or from the insurer of the shipment.

Shipped does not equal "bought by consumers" but unless the manufacturer is wasting money by granting retailers rights to return a substantial portion of unsold inventory, you can count the shipped numbers as a great (I mean fantastic, better than anything else) indication of how many units will make it into consumer's hands.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 20th 2008 10:50AM

After playing GOW, this hack'n'slash just does not do it for me anymore. I doubt I will even rent this game. I am a patient man, I will get my hack on when GOW hits in 2009.

Praise be to GOW and Dave

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Feb 20th 2008 11:18AM

.....

Why would I not be surprised if you regularly offer human sacrifices to sony and that you have a statue of Kutaragi somewhere in your closet that you praise on a daily basis.

samfish @ Feb 20th 2008 11:41AM

Ken Kutaragi figurine bukkake...what an interesting thought.

Donald @ Feb 20th 2008 11:55AM

Or revolting. Joystiq comments should not be read while eating.

Syb @ Feb 20th 2008 12:42PM

Hey Ken,

Don't knock it till you tried it. Finished it last night and it was fantastic (IMHO). I will replay it on the harder diff as well - I love Dantes' attitude. Oh yeah, the music, gameplay and graphics are all top notch as far as I'm concerned.

Jack @ Feb 20th 2008 12:48PM

Damn you Sam! The image...my brain!

icqpimp @ Feb 20th 2008 11:07AM

this, metal gear solid 4, resident evil 5, ninja gaiden 2, god of war 3 are the only games I want next, or this, gen. and maybe gran turismo 5 and madden if they ever make it good.

CassilineKnight @ Feb 20th 2008 11:09AM

The game is awesome!

I'm glad its sellin well. In fact the only people shedding tears at the fact that its selling so well is probably disgruntled sony fanboys who hate the idea that they lost this treasure of an exclusive.

As for sales it wouldn't surprise me if the ps3 version sold more OVERALL....BUT only due to JAPAN.

Now the 360 version is probably selling more copies in the US & possibly Europe as well as all the other regions.

However its probably getting decimated in Japan as expected so it wouldn't surprise me if that resulted in the ps3 version having a slight lead in the sales numbers.

Curmeo @ Feb 20th 2008 11:15AM

actually the PS3 version outsold the 360 everywhere except NA, and ofcourse overall outsold the 360 version worldwide.

we dont mind that you Xbots got a taste of DMC so long that we have the gem known as GoW ;)

why not the LS2/LS7? @ Feb 20th 2008 12:04PM

We have the gem called GoW (God of War). Perhaps you're referring to Gears?

Curmeo @ Feb 20th 2008 12:13PM

i was refering to God of War. good shooters are a dime a dozen, but God of War(the true GoW) is a rare gem ;)

Curmeo @ Feb 20th 2008 11:12AM

haha i didnt know the graphics of the 360 version are worse than the PS3 version. i guess the new cross-platform games are superior on PS3, like Burnout Paradise which has a smooth consistant framerate vs the choppy 360 version.

RSX+Cell FTW

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Feb 20th 2008 11:19AM

Dude please do everyone a favor and just STFU. Seriously people like you are the reason why people hate sony.

CassilineKnight @ Feb 20th 2008 11:23AM

I agree...

And umm you must not have gotten the memo...the graphics are the SAME.

And I'm not even gonna get into an argument with you over sales for this game. Cuz clearly you're in another world.

xFenixKnightx @ Feb 20th 2008 11:28AM

I think Curmeo and KrazyKenPussyragi are.......THE SAME PESRON!!!!!

*Screams like Ned Flanders

FidliousWong @ Feb 20th 2008 11:29AM

Well, actually, tearing on 360 is worse.... but who's counting.

Seriously though curmeo... give it a rest.

samfish @ Feb 20th 2008 11:37AM

"I think Curmeo and KrazyKenPussyragi are.......THE SAME PESRON!!!!! "

No, they're not. Curmeo is far more mean spirited by about a country mile.

Matt B @ Feb 20th 2008 11:41AM

Keep it up Curmeo. It's obvious these bitches can dish it but can't take it.

Curmeo @ Feb 20th 2008 12:07PM

lol Matt B you got it man

its time to give them a taste of their own medicine.

xFenixKnightx @ Feb 20th 2008 12:07PM

Yea I guess Curmeos is a jackass. This game does not "push" the 360 or the PS3 at all. Seriously. Graphically you could say COD4 is better on 360 which IS saying something but its not much of a diff and seriously now, your saying the Cell makes THIS game better?

It certainly is pretty but not OMFG how did they do that beautiful! Idiot!

yoshen @ Feb 24th 2008 11:52PM

... there is no console controller you can't get working on a pc... even wireless ones

jynxycat @ Feb 20th 2008 11:21AM

And people wonder why game design creativity has gone out the window.

Kodros @ Feb 20th 2008 12:31PM

I play games to have fun. I don't care how creative they are. Take Peggle for example =)

why not the LS2/LS7? @ Feb 20th 2008 11:36AM

I'm sure the fact that it's on two platforms really helped them...stuff the channel.

There's no way this game sold 2M to customers already, I'd be shocked if it sold 1M to customers already.

By having two versions, they were able to jam twice as many copies onto retailers shelves, regardless of sales.