Sure ignoring the fact that there are two PS4 games in the top 3. And the fact that PS4 had a high software sale of about 40k. Yes Titanfall is selling well.

Thats right. It outsold the PS4 by 4k units. At this rate the Xbox One will pass the PS4 in 62 weeks. I definitely don't expect either to win every week.

@sethry Titanfall is selling well compared to PS4 games or not, it doesn't have to be compared at all However, it is rather impressive that a new IP is selling this well compared to a well known IP (even with an extra week of naturally declining sales).
We are just looking at numbers, which are helpful of course, but can also be misleading. 250k more PS4s have been sold in US, yet only 40k more games during a period where the PS4 heavy hitter is more "fresh". The fact that PS4 has 2 titles in the top 3 can be spun the way you did it, but it can also be spun in the way that...there are less games to attract the attention of PS4 owner at the moment, so they centered on these two games more than spreading out on XB1.

Either way US is THE major video games market, and alone could sustain both of these companies, so it's great to see it evening out here and being competitive. That being said, MS should take a long hard look now and consider spreading out more to than just 13 countires...esp to China...game scene isn't big there now...but if it takes off...

What are you talking about. They aren't supply constrained anymore. And titanfall is selling really well

2 million systems sold in 3 weeks isn't really... feasible. I don't care what game came out.

I have been seeing ps4 on store shelves for the first time ever, so how do you figure that?
Titanfall did help it catch up, it didn't make it top dog, but it is a giant growth compared to the last few months is it not?
Either way, congrats to both Sony and Microsoft.
As far as the people gloating that MGS sold more on the PS4, considering how short the game is, it's not impressive, it's a crapshoot for one, why should an over-priced demo selling well be something to be proud of? It's more like "Wow, that many people bought that demo/game?" I've played it and beat at a friends house, and it's pretty cool, it feels very MGS, but it is in no way a must have title.
Also factoring in how MGS is not really a staple of the Xbox brand like it is for PS fans, it's a no brainer that it would sell better on PS4.

And, lastly, if the PS4's games like knack, KZ:SF were of any real demand/quality, then shouldn't they be outselling A glorified tech Demo?

I beg to differ and i think you are underestimating the fact that we are talking about 26 countries here...even if sales aint great in those countries its still going to give the console a good boost.

If the xbox one had launched in this 26 additional countries back in november the difference in the current sales numbers between both consoles wouldnt be as much as it is now. Thats a fact. It might not have outsold the ps4 in those countries it might have even sold half the numbers of sonys ps4 in those regions but one thing would be certain the difference would definitly not be as much as it is right now.. and thats why i think MS needs to put up a great show at E3 cos like it or not that event (e3) has a major influence on the deceisions gamers make worldwide.

Thats not true, just because it doesnt beat the ps4 doesnt mean it doesnt sell well. The xbox sells well everywhere except Japan. The 360 sold out in every region exceptt Japan at launch

The Xbox 360 only outsold the ps3 in America and the UK, it still sold good every place else except Japan. Ps3 sold good numbers in America and UK not as much as 360 but still really good amounts.

I agree. They are heading in the right direction. They have a new console direction, with games 1st. They have solid line up of games and are updating the u.I. already. Plus the controller updates.

ye, the past 2 months ps4 has been undertracked by vgc and xbox1 overtracked when compared to npd. Wouldn't shock me if npd had ps4 ahead again.

@pandaboy

Completely untrue. VGChartz predicted 145K for Xbox One in February and NPD reported 258K. VGC undertracked the XB1 by over 100,000 units! To be fair, the PS4 was also undertracked by over 80,000 units, but actually do some research next time before spouting complete mistruths.

You can see VGChartz' predictions versus the NPD results in the second chart down in this forum thread: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz...

hhmm not sure why I thought that then. Could have sworn it was true from my recollections on the data. Correction appreciated.

Somebody is mad my series did 3.1m on the first day. third place total and 1st place in software sales not bad for ms

@ the pope I'm keeping it real

You're right it put them in 3rd, but what’s even more interesting, which people like you fail to point out. Is that Microsoft took 50% of Sonys market share. 3rd place means nothing in comparison to that accomplishment. Hell, if anything Sony failed last gen.

Great numbers all around, the videogame market is obviously doing very well.

EDIT: Not to mention first in software! Thank you SG1

I think the disagrees are more because there is very little know about what Halo will be on Xbox one, let alone even a hint at any kind of release date.

The market could be very different by the time it comes. Speculation on no facts usually doesn't hold up at all.

Halo 3 launched with an install base of approx 12 million and sold over 3 million in week 1.

@ Death

Given the difference in the variables of time frame, franchise interest, and install base, I don't see how your statistic does anything to refute what I just said.

- One week is not the same as one day.
- Interest in the supposed end of the entire Halo story (Halo 3) is not the same as Halo 5, which will be the continuation of an ongoing saga.
- We also have no idea what the Xbox One install base will be whenever the next Halo arrives.

Consider this in addition:
- With Halo 3, 25% of the Xbox 360 install base purchased the game within the first week.
- With Halo 4, only 6.3% of the Xbox 360 install base purchased the game within the first week.

I think that illustrates my point fairly effectively. You have to look forward in making these speculations - not backward. These numbers seem to indicate a waning interest in the franchise, but we really don't have enough information to say. While I personally love Halo, we can't jump to conclusions about its future success.

Or it illustrates that the same 3 million people pickup the new Halo when it ships. It's not uncommon for games to develop a loyal following such as this. Most likely the loyal Halo/Mario/Uncharted fans are early adopters also. This explains the sales history/console base for each release. To further refute your point, Reach had a bigger opening week than Halo 3.

170 million, 200 million, 220 million. Those are the opening day sales for Halo 3, Halo Reach, and Halo 4 on the Xbox 360. If you want to say attach rates show the series waning interest, that is completely your call. Actual sales and revenue show the trend going forward though.

As for your day/week statement, does it really matter if it is 3 million on day one vs day seven?