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Xbox One Closing in on PS4 Preorders

While early data for console preorders from major online retailers in the U.S. showed that consumers clearly favored the PlayStation 4 over the Xbox One immediately following E3 2013, the gap in sales between the two next-gen consoles may have narrowed significantly. According to the most recent pre-order data from IGN retail partners in the United States, PS4 led Xbox One in preorders by only around 10 percent.

xHeavYx4573d ago (Edited 4573d ago )

Funny, Gamestop just said 2.3 million people are still waiting for a PS4.
Link http://n4g.com/news/1398734...

christocolus4573d ago

That is after exhausting intial launch shipments..read that article..it is stated there that they are also expecting a large waiting list for the xbx one too.

black0o4573d ago

^^ the fact that they are still taking per-orders for x1 and the gate was close long time ago on the ps4 show how the demand is way high on the ps4

alejandroelputo4573d ago

Microsoft keeps acting like child hen it comes to sony winning with the powerful ps4.

malokevi4573d ago

Yeah, lets all argue about something stupid!

abzdine4573d ago

MS is ready for everything to give value to their console.
Greatness awaits nov 29th

nukeitall4573d ago

Well, both Sony and MS is selling everything they can ship.

If demand outstrips supply, it is hard to talk about real demand. I think we have to wait until next year when supply exceeds demand.

Until then, it is just whatever each console manufacturer can ship and has nothing to do with actual demand relative to each other.

That said, what happened to 4 to 1 pre-order ratio in favor of PS4?

scott1824573d ago

If sony sells 1 more console than ms in the US that would be huge, looks like people want the ps4 a bit more here, that is a huge feat for sony. Good job to them.

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ChipdiddyChip4573d ago

Mmm! Its going to be a very interesting console war

Xsilver4573d ago

well they did say in the US but worldwide i doubt it.

AngelicIceDiamond4573d ago

Yeah I can see it.

Though it would be great for MS to have a huge launch like Sony did. Sony will absolutely continue to outsell X1 post launch.

That 100$ difference is the winning factor for Sony unless MS drops the price. No matter how you look at it.

So unless MS decides to drop the price, Sony will just continue to outperform its competitor by a pretty hefty margin imo.

4Sh0w4573d ago (Edited 4573d ago )

You're talking way too early bro, a lot can happen in 6 months after all those early a adopters and loyal gamers have their console in the US, then it's about what people who don't follow sites want. Just try to remember back at those E3 polls and online game site surveys according to many I saw X1 sells should be about to fall flat tomorrow but no its sold out, it will continue to sell out for awhile until both consoles demand lightens and there is plenty supply then that's when we'll know which is going to carry the US, worldwide sony brand recognition is still stronger but micro will do fine there too in the years to come as they did this gen in most regions except Japan.

frostypants4573d ago

People aren't taking preorders for the PS4 anymore. So obviously the One is closing in. Doesn't mean anything.

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Thatguy-3104573d ago (Edited 4573d ago )

Read the article but why is the pre order lead dwindling again? This just falls back on the statement that EA said about both consoles having sold 5 million each. The PS4 will sell more than 5 million world wide watch. Simply a title to have people arguing about it.

frostypants4573d ago

You can't pre-order a PS4 from most places right now. Pre-orders are thus not a full gauge for demand for the system right now.

Big-Bruizzer4573d ago

Whatever lie they need to say to make it seem fair or close.

Hicken4573d ago

It might not be a lie, but... when did they stop taking preorders on PS4?

But they're still taking em for XB1?

Not that it's a lie, but let's get some perspective in place. The article doesn't state anything about preorder windows, when they stopped, and so on.

So while it could be true, it's very likely that IF it's true, it's due to there having been no PS4 preorders in quite some time, while XB1 preorders have persisted.

Guelly02094573d ago

Ok and???? It's only in 'Merica, home of the M$ so Sony winning or losing in a close one is a win because ps4 will sell more in Europe and in Asia

rulakir4573d ago

Why can't you all just enjoy your console of choice, and stop acting as if you own stock at Microsoft or Sony.

Max-Zorin4572d ago

I say the same thing laughing at these comments. Their behavior is most likely from a psychological scar some trolls left on them during 2006.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA31d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay30d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos30d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7230d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator30d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum30d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z30d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad31d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga31d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot30d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose31d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE31d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername30d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy31d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde31d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8631d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8631d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole31d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300031d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot31d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle31d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7731d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments