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60 percent of GTA IV sales were for Xbox 360?DVDBack23 @ May 08, 2008 22:36 | 68 comments After Take-Two announced that the blockbuster hit GTA IV had hit $500 million USD in sales for its first week, Microsoft was quick to release data alleging that over 60 percent of those sales were for the Xbox 360 console and not the rival PlayStation 3.
The software maker claimed that 3.75 million copies of the 6 million sold worldwide in the first week were for the Xbox 360 console and even added that the games helped push 360 sales 54 percent week-on-week, a gigantic surge.
Microsoft also noted that in the UK retailers were reporting "a strong attach rate between the game and console sales", claiming that at least 40 percent of new console sales were selling with a copy of the hit game.
"Grand Theft Auto IV has done phenomenally well this week with Xbox 360 version outselling PS3 in our stores," said Gerry Berkley, trading manager at Woolworths.
"Xbox 360 console sales have seen a big uplift off the back of Grand Theft Auto IV launching. It's clear our customers see Xbox 360 as a great console for this incredible game."
According to data by Chart-Track in the UK, GTA IV led the software sales charts selling about 927,000 copies. The next closest game, Wii's hit Wii Fit sold 103,000 copies for the week.
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Comment by: Hardwyre (May 14, 2008 13:55) Rockstar confirms episodic GTA IV Content 360-only
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Comment by: Ryu77 (May 14, 2008 14:21) Originally posted by Hardwyre: That article is almost a year old. Is it still accurate? "Dream... Believe... Achieve" PS3 compatible video creation thread... mkv2vob, tsMuxeR etc.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/621809 The complete HD (Blu-ray/HD-DVD) back-up and transcoding thread.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/639346 |
Comment by: lxhotboy (May 15, 2008 08:07) Quote: http://videogamecentral.com/gamersvoice/...odes-this-fall/
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Comment by: nobrainer (May 15, 2008 08:50) Originally posted by lxhotboy: @ lxhotboy
The BPI Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The RIAA Soundexchange Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI. The IFPI Are: The same anti consumer lot as listed above! The MPAA Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT, FOX. |
Comment by: lxhotboy (May 15, 2008 09:38) Both versions of GTA IV are excellent and recieve basically the same scores. Im not going to resort to name calling and other stupidity b/c it aint that serious but just wait till someone really immature replyies to this post and then we will have something to laugh about.
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Comment by: Ryu77 (May 15, 2008 12:25) Originally posted by nobrainer: Actually nobrainer, my question was a genuine one. I wasn't sure if it was still accurate which is why I asked. Your perspective is one that is quite altered due to your obvious anti Sony stance.
"Dream... Believe... Achieve" PS3 compatible video creation thread... mkv2vob, tsMuxeR etc.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/621809 The complete HD (Blu-ray/HD-DVD) back-up thread.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/639346 |
Comment by: Oner (May 15, 2008 17:18) Originally posted by Ryu77: Ryu don't even bother wasting your time and effort we all know what this "soap box" poster is about. Funny how you talk about peoples behavior nobrainer but yet cannot fathom your own misgivings NUMEROUS times prior. Search > http://forums.afterdawn.com/search Rules > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 Important Rule > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/380660 |
Comment by: saltynuts (May 15, 2008 18:35) wow it never fails,its automatic |
Comment by: Oner (May 16, 2008 12:20) Care to elaborate on what that refers too? Search > http://forums.afterdawn.com/search Rules > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 Important Rule > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/380660 |
Comment by: nobrainer (May 16, 2008 19:11) NPD data would suggest that the 360 sold more copies than the 360 of gta, almost a 2 to 1 margin by the 360, maybe because of the exclusive missions to be added at a later date or maybe because the 360 version is running at 720p HD resolution, while the PS3 has been released at 640 resolution and dogged by glitches, who knows but the data is here for april.
Originally posted by link:
The BPI Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The RIAA Soundexchange Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI. The IFPI Are: The same anti consumer lot as listed above! The MPAA Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT, FOX. |
Comment by: lxhotboy (May 16, 2008 20:19) Quote: I thought the Xbox360 ran at 720p/1080i/1080p. At least that is what is on the back of the game case. Once it gets out and more people realize that the Xbox version has the exclusive two episodes I expect the sales number to rise even more for xbox360. |
Comment by: nobrainer (May 16, 2008 20:50) Originally posted by lxhotboy: the native resolution is 720p HD on the 360 and PS3 is 640.
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Comment by: saltynuts (May 17, 2008 01:28) Originally posted by Oner: |
Comment by: saltynuts (May 17, 2008 01:46) Originally posted by saltynuts: |
Comment by: Oner (May 17, 2008 02:40) Yes for clarification. Search > http://forums.afterdawn.com/search Rules > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 Important Rule > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/380660 |
Comment by: saltynuts (May 17, 2008 12:18) Originally posted by Oner:
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Comment by: Ryu77 (May 17, 2008 12:44) Originally posted by saltynuts: Ok, well I am not a mod & I would like to know what you meant by that? Saltynuts, do you seriously expect us to see a clear meaning in that statement?
"Dream... Believe... Achieve" PS3 compatible video creation thread... mkv2vob, tsMuxeR etc.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/621809 The complete HD (Blu-ray/HD-DVD) back-up thread.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/639346 |
Comment by: saltynuts (May 17, 2008 15:38) Originally posted by Ryu77: ok if it was meant for you then you would know what i was trying to say,you are a trouble maker in your own little way you always attack any post that is not pro sony,Nobrainer makes some pretty good post here i know i been watching and you and that mod always attack like a pack of wild dogs.just because you dont like what someone is saying dont mean its bad,that is all i want to say and if i get banned then so be it but i know i did not break any rules.and in the future if you know a comment was not directed at you,dont worry about it because i really was not talking to you. |
Comment by: Ryu77 (May 17, 2008 21:29) Originally posted by saltynuts: Listen up Mr. Saltynuts... It's an open forum, meaning that anybody can contribute. How was I or Oner meant to know who you directed your comment to? Nobrainer does nothing but attack Sony & Blu-ray. I do far more here at AfterDawn than attack People's posts. I actually contribute quite a lot of help in various forums. My posts are always delivered in a fair and mature way and I always back up my point with solid proof.
"Dream... Believe... Achieve" PS3 compatible video creation thread... mkv2vob, tsMuxeR etc.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/621809 The complete HD (Blu-ray/HD-DVD) back-up thread.: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/639346 |
Comment by: Oner (May 17, 2008 21:52) Good Bye. Looks like it is time I go back to being the ban first ask no questions later type of mod again....no sweat off my back, it just makes my work a lot easier here.
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Comment by: indublin (May 19, 2008 14:03) Hmmm not the best thread to learn about the 360 then?
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Comment by: rvinkebob (May 20, 2008 02:47) Originally posted by Hardwyre: Stats say that 90% GTAIV player's on the 360 don't even care, or won't care for DLC until 2009 :P
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Comment by: lxhotboy (May 20, 2008 06:17) LOL... I feel ya on the numbers but the game hasnot been out long yet and most people dont realize the DLC will be exclusive to Xbox360 with the new episodes. Once the game has been out for a while and word gets around more people will start buying the xbox360 version just bc it has the exclusive content. |
Comment by: BANNEDX10 (May 23, 2008 00:23) i think both versions are pretty good but the extra content is welcome from the xbox. jd
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Comment by: LOCOENG (May 23, 2008 06:31) Originally posted by BANNEDX10: BANNEDX10 (account created on 21 May, 2008) has used same IP address as saltynuts (banned on 17 May, 2008)
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