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PS4 vs Xbox One: Who Won 2015?

Sony and Microsoft traded blows this year, but only one came out on top. Who was it? Find out inside.

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sammarshall1023845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Xbox One

Halo 5: Guardians
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Gears of War Ultimate edition
Forza 6
Ori and the Blind Forest
Rare Replay

Backwards compatibility
New and faster UI
New controller

xHeavYx3845d ago

Bloodborne destroys every game in your list.

sammarshall1023845d ago

I don't think it does. Bloodborne isn't for everyone

xHeavYx3845d ago

Obviously, it's not for you. I mean, you need a certain hardware before you can play it.

AngelicIceDiamond3845d ago

@Heavy alright I wouldn't go that far. Bloodborne is definitely one of the top games of the year. But I dunno if a single game can take every other game this year.

You gotta be fair.

Fro_xoxo3845d ago

You say that because that's the only thing worth playing on PS4 this year.

Bloodoborne is a souls game at its core.. It's not something people haven't experienced before..

Yes it has a high metascore.. as souls games usually do.

also, Bloodborne is more of a niche title..

DigitalRaptor3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Stop it Sam, seriously. I'm serious sam! ;)

Judging by sales..... yes Bloodborne is more liked by more people willing to buy it. It also happens to be more liked by critics.
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@ Fro

Ummmm... calling it niche is not going to work out in your favour based on the global sales of Bloodborne and the global sales of the Dark Souls series in general. A game that sells over a million in less than 2 weeks on a single platform isn't exactly niche. And the whole "only game worth playing" argument is laughable and stale considering the amount of quality games that came out this year. That is more than delusional.

ziggurcat3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@sammarshall:

"Bloodborne isn't for everyone"

And neither is halo, gears, forza, rise of the tomb raider, ori or the rare replay collection... So, what's your point?

Gazondaily3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Bloodborne and maybe Until Dawn, two titles only worthy of mention on PS4 this year as far as I'm concerned. Haven't played Until Dawk but giving it the benefit of the doubt.

@Heavy

"Bloodborne destroys every game in your list."

Bloodborne destroys a racer, platformer and shooter this year eh lol? How's that?

Xbox won this year for me rather easily.

uptownsoul3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

PS4 Won: No Opinions...Just Facts [Keep in mind: Opinion of games don't change the facts]

1) PS4 had more **NEW** AAA exclusives release in 2015 (PS4=4 vs XB1=3)

2) PS4 had more AAA remasters released in 2015

3) PS4 had more indies released in 2015

4) PS4 in general had more games released in 2015

5) PS4 versions of most 2015 multiplatform games ran better than XB1 versions of the same games

6) And Metacritic compiled the whole entire 2015 and found that PS4 won based on all the measurable categories ( http://www.metacritic.com/f... )

FootNote: For those that like to bring up XB1 features...thats cool but Games always mean more than Features

DemonChicken3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

For me yakuza 5 destroys everything this year and it's a PS3 game

Currently 40 hours in and I no where near completing it

Edit: Congrats Gamingbolt for creating another controversial console flame war article, why are we approving this crap?

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darthv723845d ago

@zigg... did you really just say Rare Replay is not for everyone?? You can't be serious as it has 30 games on it. It literally has something for everyone (in a manner of speaking).

Bobafret3845d ago

Does that mean my games are missing from my library now, since they have been destroyed? I want a refund.

Kingthrash3603845d ago

I riled up my thoughts on the matter....then I saw gamingbolt....no need. Don't want to feed that beast anymore.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3844d ago

The console that sold 30 million...

jetlian3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

Bloodborne is the biggest farce of the year. Thats also sony best produced game this gen which isnt saying much.

95 percent of all the credit sony gets isnt made by sony or is their ips

hidekelleco3844d ago

Bloodborne just sell 1.72m of copies for a console that sells are above 33m. I think that not sell that good, also if is the best game in the ps4 sells like crap.Sorry for tell the truth.

Azzanation3844d ago

If BB is such a great game then why doesn't every PS4 owner have it? 2m sales for a console sitting on 30+m units sold.

Interesting

travestyj3844d ago

@Azzanation

It sold better than every single Xbox One exclusive and 2 million is a lot for a non-casual game. I will never get why Xbox fans bring up sales when the console and exclusives sell poorly compared to PS4 and its exclusives.

jstark3844d ago

isn't Bloodborne that new darksouls game?

jrshankill3844d ago

It really hits home when all you have for a year is Bloodborne.

hidekelleco3844d ago

@travestyj
Titanfall sells 2.73m in xbox one
Halo 5: Guardians 2.78
Forza Motorsport 5 2.6m
The only AAA games that sells better in ps4 are remasters of the ps3 and the only AAA exclusive close to that is Infamous: Second Son 2.46m so in terms ps3 games sells better then ps4 exclusives, and Bloodborne "the best game of ps4" its just for 2m users for the 33m sony console.Lol

eliasg3844d ago

Believe me this statement only Sony fanboys will found it as logic. One game vs 6 and so many other features.

Condemnedman3844d ago

You enjoy bloodbourne I honestly don't care for it. So it means it's not my goty and as your not the spokesman for the universe you can leave you over inflated opinions from where they came from you @ss. I Thank you.

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DigitalRaptor3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Ummmmm... Sam.....

PS4 had more games rated higher on Metacritic. Fair enough if this is your personal opinion, or not so fairly, if you're a budget-discriminatory gamer - but aggregated review scores happen not to lie.

Console Exclusives Gaming Analysis: PS4 Takes The Crown In 2015:
http://n4g.com/news/1840321...

PS4 Games Secure Highest Console Average Score on Metacritic:
http://n4g.com/news/1840433...

PS4 won the sales according to global statistics and the games according to that which can be measured (something I've been saying all year).

showtimefolks3844d ago

why bring up logic on this site man? they don't want facts they only care about their imaginations in their head

there uis a reason ps4 has surpassed 32 million, if it had no games i am sure people wouldn't buy it

also why do we overlook 3rd party games when every single year those are the most sold and biggest impact games?

COD
Star wars
uncharted collection bundle

won sony november and i am sure neither COD nor star wars was exclusive

styferion3844d ago

what's funny is that XB fanboys LOVE to mention all that titles around in forums like they're the best things ever yet in real life they seem to forget those titles exist... come on guys, how many RotR copy sold again? Rare replay anyone? even the supposed 'niche' PS4 title Bloodborne rival the 'juggernauts' Halo and Forza sales, lmao.. support the goddamn titles guys, don't just mention it in forums.

Azzanation3844d ago

So let me get this straight.

If one console releases 10 games all rated in the 85 score.

The other releases 10 games, 8 are in there 70s and 2 are in the 90s score, that makes this console have better games?

Yeah no thanks, ill go with consistency of good games, not 1 good game every 6 months.

candystop3844d ago

Lmao, good stuff azzanation.

DigitalRaptor3844d ago

Nope...... not "good stuff azzanation". To the contrary.

PS4 has more games rated above 90, more games rated above 80 and more games rated above 70. Quite.

Candystop... I imagine your reaction to this 'brand new' information: http://i.imgur.com/cIMEM0z....

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Fro_xoxo3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@ DigiRap

Bloodborne IS a NICHE title..

WW figures is about 2 mill'. It's not a mainstream game..

That said, it is a quality game for those that are into that type of game. I am.

I still stand by my statement.. It is the only title worth playing on PS4.. at the moment. It is my opinion.

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TFJWM3845d ago

It's so niche it outsold every Xbox1 game on that list cept for Halo...and besides gears it outsold the others 2x or more

kraenk123845d ago

So by your definition Halo 5 and Forza 5 are also niche titles...lol

Fro_xoxo3845d ago

Bloodborne has already peaked in terms of sales.. It is niche.

Halo and co' will go on to do more numbers..

a difficult pill for you to swallow... sorry ^_^

LeCreuset3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

^^^

That moment you realize that "niche" title outsold most of the "greatest games lineup in Xbox history" and have to resort to wishful thinking for the future to save your argument.

TFJWM3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

You talk like 2 million+ sales for a new exclusive IP is bad...The only other exclusives on either system that sold better than that are Halo 5, Killzone, Forza 5, and Driveclub.

candystop3845d ago

Fro gives his opinion and makes his point! Still this is flame war crap and you guys running your mouth obviously work for gaming bolt. I mean why else would anybody talk trash like you guys. Hilarious and sad at the same time!

TwoForce3844d ago

Sorry, pal. BloodBorne sales 1 million unit in first week on March. That's mean BloodBorne is now true AAA game.

rainslacker3844d ago

Technically, most games are niche

Niche: (noun) A distinct segment of a market

In production meetings, this is what is called the target audience.

In context though, how is an 3rd person action game, with a dark fantasy setting considered niche? Seems rather common for the market, and dark fantasy isn't particularly for one group out there.

travestyj3844d ago

Bloodborne outsold every Xbox One exclusive and will get more sales as more people continue to purchase more PS4's. Halo and Forza are just going downhill sales wise and it was bound to happen when they are all they rely on every year.

DigitalRaptor3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

You just got taken APART by everyone in here, so I don't really need to reply. I will give you the benefit though.

It seems to your mind - that if a game is not "mainstream" it is "niche", with zero room for crossover or standing in between, which is ridiculous. And it's obvious based on your history on this site why you're so anxious to discredit Bloodborne as a "niche" game, despite nothing proving it.

Where your receipts to prove that Xbox One games are going to have legs and sell more whilst Bloodborne won't? That is just desperate anticipation my friend.
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"Bloodoborne is a souls game at its core.. It's not something people haven't experienced before.."

I'm surprised you could type that comment with a straight face, considering the list of Xbox One games you're trying to propel above the PS4 lineup this year. Xbone lineup was indies ALL YEAR until the fall/holidays, in which you were treated to a couple of remasters, a timed-exclusive sequel, and a couple of sequels to familiar games.

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SpaceRanger3845d ago

You say Xbox took 2015 there was literally nothing for the first 9 months? LOL

sammarshall1023845d ago

Ori and the Blind Forest and State of Decay were nice games while waiting for the heavy hitters to arrive

Why o why3845d ago

Oh, indies count...interesting

Each to their own. This type of topic will only continue to fuel argument.

Gazondaily3845d ago

After Bloodborne, it was pretty much slim pickings for the rest of the year.

Heck, since launch, I can name 2 titles, Bloodborne and Resogun worthy of talking about. That's it. Two.

Sorry man, personal tastes and all but for all the noise of greatness and for the players yadda, its been a pretty lacklustre showing on the part of Sony, particularly when The Order was such a poor and disappointing game

Kingthrash3603845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@septic
Afrer bloodborne it was Slim pickings? Ms last game of AAA of 2014 was a remake of halo in November. ..its next AAaa release was a remake of gears in august of 2015 9 whole months of nothing cept one indie, Ori (awsome indie btw). ...whats more xbox new AAA IP was sunset overdrive in October and next new AAA ip will be in the spring of 2016, that's 17 months without a new AAA. seeing that ps4 had 3 new AAA games and the wiiu had 2 in 2015, xbox is the slim picking system with none.

LeCreuset3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@Septic

Judging from PS4's continuing dominance, yours is a minority opinion. Not saying popularity is the be all end all, but it is a metric and one you need to defeat with something stronger than "I have an opinion contrary to the overwhelming majority."

P.S. If you can only name Resogun and Bloodborne as PS4 games worth talking about, that speaks to your intelligence as a consumer. It still amuses me that some of the biggest PS4 detractors can't help but go out and buy a PS4 when it's time to put their money where their mouth is.

ThanatosDMC3844d ago

Wow, LeCreuset, Why o why, and Kingthrash360 is layin' the smackdown with logic.

Btw, Ori anyone with a PC can play that non exclusive game.

Trez12343844d ago

Wow septic, Ur hate for ps is strong. The best indie game of the year is rocket league n I know people bought a ps4 for it especially herw in the UK.

So I'm a bit surprised by ur statement n by the way...until dawn was great and don't let some reviews fool u. That game sold well n loved by most who played.

I'm fact ps4 had the best indies, best AAA, best new ip n best remasters. Sells really don't lie n u really surprised me withe that statement.

Oh and ps4 get some Japanese games that u call " niche" but that's exactly Wat we got on ps2. Back then my favourites game were games like viewtiful Joe, tenchu, budokai 3 ( what a game )etc. ..

Xbox one has great games but as long as it's fans keep downplaying other games n genres, it will always be trailing Sony.

Gazondaily3844d ago

@Tres

Its not PS4 hate. I'm telling you how it is.

Rocket league is coming out (or is already out) for X1 too.

People name me these amazing games please? I notice how there's so much padding in comments with a gigantic circle jerk but no proper mention of games.

Sorry but this ia my opinion; PS4 has Resogun and Bloodborne. That's it in terms of great games. Bloodborne is the only decent AAA title I can honestly think of. Name me another AAA title please?

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jb2273845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@fro

" It's not something people haven't experienced before.. "

And yet a sequel to TR, a 5th sequel to Halo, an annual racing game, a remaster, a collection of old games & backwards compatibility are all the definition of new experiences? Ori is the only game on that list that offers anything truly approaching a new experience. Bloodborne is more than a "re skinned souls" game, and games like Rapture, Until Dawn & Rocket League all offered new experiences in their presentation. It's fine to prefer one experiences over the other, but to insinuate that there's some legitimacy behind your opinion by calling it a "niche" or that a great game is somehow lesser for not reinventing the wheel is just backwards. I'm sure the majority of your favorite games this year weren't anything you "haven't experienced" before & yet you still dig it all the same.

Also you haven't played Bloodborne to form an opinion as you've said multiple times that you are waiting for UC4 before you get a ps4, ironically I seem to recall you saying that the only games you care about on that system are Uc4 & Bloodborne.

Fro_xoxo3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Bloodborne is pretty much a souls game.

to back that up, I said It's not a brand new experience.

I will still pick it up when I get a PS4. Not a system seller to me. I wouldn't buy a PS4 for it alone.

Yes, Halo TR and co aren't brand new either..
But that's more than ONE game. More quality games than ONE.

LeCreuset3845d ago

"I will still pick it up when I get a PS4."

Again, you know a system is that fire when the ones always trying to downplay it are still going to buy it.

rainslacker3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

All last gen I kept saying I'd get a 360 when it had enough games that truly make me want to drop the money.

Fair enough right?

Well, I went the whole gen, and never got one, and missed out on the games I wanted to play when they came out.

This gen, I was doing the same thing for the X1 for the first year or so...although nothing at all interested me in the first year except Ryse...which wasn't worth a $500 console...so I put it off without much thought.

Then in August of this year, there were still not any games that made me want the X1, although there were a couple, but I said to myself, "Self, you're a gamer, and there are games you would like to play on the system, and some more coming. Why not just take the plunge so you don't have to think about it anymore, and then you can play when you want to play."

So I dropped money on the X1, with some games I wanted to play, and a few others which seemed to be popular among Xbox fans, and I've enjoyed playing both those I wanted to play, and those that others seem to enjoy playing.

If you know you're going to get the system, is it really worth waiting...particularly since they were so cheap this holiday?

When you stop rationalizing everything on if you will enjoy it or not, you'll find yourself enjoying it more, as well as sooner.

Chevalier3844d ago

Funny that everything is 'niche' when it outsold every Xbone exclusive. Then Septic changes his argument to its about the 'quality'.

When no games are mentioned then the new thing is to mention Ori (wait didn't someone say not to count niche games?)

Good thing someone mentioned not liking MLB (so it doesn't count?) They like FIFA more? Well that makes sense with all that shifting goalposts.

Also if Xbone games are so great then how come no one is buying them? Rise of Tomb Raider, Rare Replay, Forza 6 aren't doing great. SSO and Forza Horizon 2 didn't light it either.

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Bobafret3845d ago

Wow disagrees, didnt see that coming at all.

Wallstreet373845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

Faster ui? Plz ps4 ui was and still is better and faster. Microsoft doesnt get points for playing catch up.

Bloodborne
Mlb the Show (arguably one of the best sports games ever)
Until Dawn
Rocket league
Uncharted Collection
The Order (I enjoyed it)
Everyone gone to rapture
Continuous Drive Club support

And more games and Indies too

VR announcements and VR push that will continue Sony's innovation while others stay stagnant and corny.

Top of the line exclusives Announced with no peers. Variety and innovation

Lol at the new controller lol haha PS4 controller was already a step up from the xbone one we didnt need a 150.

As mentioned the critics have spoken Bb indeed is better than all those games mentioned on the bone.

Sales? We won't even go there. Forget hardware sales but software sales Even so called niche games like Blood Borne are wiping the floor with Microsoft games, even main stream ones.

2016 won't even be close in terms of gameS. Sony has to many guns and not to mention that's even with Sony dividinG the resources with VR and yeah VR launches 2016 too

ThanatosDMC3844d ago

Agreed. Even with the new UI on the Xb1. It still takes way longer to boot properly.

moparful993844d ago

The suspend and resume function on the ps4 is amazing. I hit the PS button on my controller and within 10 seconds im right back where I left off in my game, no loading, no waiting. Its flat out brilliant.

Chevalier3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

The irony is making fun of Bloodborne sales then looking over at poor sales of RoTT, SSO, Rare Replay, Forza 6 and Forza Horizon 2. So games are excellent, but, no one is supporting variety. Makes sense.

Also 'niche' games don't count so you can't count Tales or Zestiria, Disgaea 5, EDF etc. Then the next game mentioned is Ori. Okay?!

Niche don't matter, but, let's drop Recore and Scalebound like either Kamiya or Inafune have ever released games that didn't have niche sales? Totally makes sense.

Indies don't matter? Then why do people keep mentioning Ashen, Tacoma, Cuphead, Gigantic etc?

Also Season 3 of Killer Instinct keeps populating lists. Uh it's not new so why does it count when actual new games don't count? So let's all add Street Fighter Season pass on our new games list, since it's a whole new season of Fighters.

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GTgamer3845d ago

Who won 2015?
We all know who won

skratchy3845d ago

Wow, is that supposed to be a good list? Halo, Forza, Gears? Yawn. And will you kids stop calling Tomb Raider an Xbone game?

GTgamer3845d ago

Yall ain't even buy forza and tomb raider so stop playing

choujij3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@GTgamer: "Yall ain't even buy forza and tomb raider so stop playing"

That one was below the belt. lol

OT: The general consensus is PS4 won 2015. More games, higher scores, more sales.

81BX3845d ago

I agree sony won in sales but for me MS has the better console.

GTgamer3844d ago

@choujij
Lol just being real

kenshiro1003845d ago

The games you mentioned aren't for everyone either.

sammarshall1023844d ago

They appeal to more people than Bloodborne

Phill-Spencer3844d ago

@sam

No they don't. If the would appeal to more people then alot more people would buy it. Obviously most people don't care about xbox one games anymore given the fact that even the sales of halo 5, which used to be xbox's powerhouse, now are comparable to a game like bloodborne. So you have to say all xbox games are niche titles, just like the console itself is niche. #nichebox one

TwoForce3844d ago

@sammarshall102 Halo 5 is gone down hill because it can't match the Halo 3 was. Halo 3 is supposed to be the end of Halo legacy. I thought MS use 343 to create new ip but nope. A lot of people prefer new IPs because it fresh and new.

kenshiro1003843d ago

@ sam: Who says they're for everyone, you? Again, you don't speak for everyone.

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Letthewookiewin3845d ago

Hey look Sammarshall listed a bunch of games no one bought!

Persistantthug3845d ago

How come no one mentions SCREAMRIDE?

butchertroll3845d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

Bloodborne ( highest rated exclusive in 2015 )
Until Dawn
MLB 15
Tearaway Unfolded
Uncharted Collection
Disgaea 5
Dragon Quest Heroes
Tales Of Zestiria
The Order 1886
Yakuza

And that's a list without exclusive indies ( Xboners count Ori )

Oh yes, Xboners do not count JRPG. For some reasons. Oh yes, Xboners count GeOW collection, but when someone mention Uncharted Collection....Naaaah, it's a remaster. LOL!

PlayStation 4's game list :

Exclusive = 100
Sony exclusive = 99
Console exclusive = 180
Timed = 27
Multiplatform = 459
Total = 864

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

Xbone's game list

Exclusive = 40
Microsoft exclusive = 9
Console exclusive or timed = 71/32
Multiplatform/TBA = 344/3
Playable = 273 available to purchase
Total = 494

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

DashArrivals3844d ago

"Even minor improvements to the already great PS4 experience led to the PS4 ending in a far better place than dramatic improvements to a middling Xbox One experience. Add to this the PS4’s undeniable superiority in the one thing that matters above all else, games, and it is undeniable- the winner of the war, at least in 2015, was the PS4. There is no getting around it."

- most people differ from your opinion including this website and sane people.

Sparta073844d ago

@ Sam and septic ( Microsoft personal protecter ) fact sony's exclusives out sold every Xbox exclusive. ( except maybe for halo5. Halo5 is the lowest selling for the series ). Fact PS4 outsold Xbox world wide!!! Fact Sony had a better 2015.
Septic you are such a troll. For you to say that Bloodbourne is the only ps4 game worth playing just shows how silly you are and why nobody here takes you seriously. You're ridiculous.

showtimefolks3844d ago

sammarshall102

bloodborne
until dawn
uncharted collection
the order 1886
god of war 3 remastered
MLB the show
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
yakuza 5
Dragon Quest Heroes
tearaway unfolded
journey
The Tomorrow Children

and no need for a $150 controller either

ps2 games in 1080P:/60FPS with trophy support

outsold xbox one 9 out of 11 months(december still to be decided)

neutral answer gamers

as a ps4 fan i believe sony won and sales prove that point. and before you say sales don't matter than they may not matter to you cause your console of choice isn't 1st but they do matter because bigger sales means more software support

but please keep saying stuff like xbox one had the best fall lineup since that's all MS/phil spencer/MS fanboys care about/ tag lines like best lineup ever

why didn't you buy tomb raider?
why didn't you buy sunset overdrive?

why don't you guys buy forza?

why is it that halo 5 isn't anywhere near halo 3 in overall sales?

yeah keep talking but actual facts are different from what you may think

t-hall7853844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

Maybe because the X1 only has 15mil consoles out there. Can't really compare it to game sales of say a 360 with a 90mil install base. I bought sunset and rotr. I can honestly say they are two of the best games this gen on either console .Idky no one bought those games. I got forza 5 and fh2. Fh2 is this gens best racer hands down. Ms just needs to back off of releasing them so fast.

showtimefolks3844d ago

t-hall785

one GT game has pretty much outsold the whole forza series. i feel like Xbox fans like to tout about games but never show actual support sales wise

drive club is the best racer because it isn't getting a yearly sequel and the dlc/free support has been the best this gen

brother xbox one will never get anywehere near 90 million while ps4 has a great chance to surpass 100 plus million in a very short time. by end of 2016 ps4 will be surpassed 50 million. think about that 50 million. at the same time xbox one will be lucky to be at 30 million by end of 2016

this gen and any future gen will now go to playstation. sony messed up big time to give xbox the USA market last gen, you can bet anything sony won't be making those kind of mistakes for ps5

xbox brand has lost credibility and it will take a long time for it to get it back. while playstation is back and is back at being the king of consoles

r2oB3844d ago

@ t-hall

If Xbox One is selling at a faster pace than the 360, then it stands to reason that Halo 3 was selling to a smaller install base than Halo 5. Halo 3 not only scored much higher than Halo 5, but it sold much better as well. Forza has been released in 2013, 2014, 2015, and will release in 2016. A Halo game was released in 2014, 2015, and one will release in 2016. Maybe it's time to give the franchises a little rest.

FN4GM3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

@ sammarshall102

We've seen this list before, we still dont care.

assdan3844d ago

Ps4, nearly double the sales.

fiveby93844d ago

As an owner of both a PS4 and X1 I can tell you for every multi-plat I always purchase it on PS4. No question about it. PS4 has a better diversity of games IMO. So for me Ps4 was the winner. But I do like the X1 as well and MS has come a long way back from 2 years ago. I think 2016 will be a great year for gamers again. Cheers and Merry Xmas.

jznrpg3844d ago

Only Ori and the Blind forest is interesting to me and also on PC. New controller doesn't matter to me either , faster ui is debatable and was poor before the update , and BC is super limited .

Tobsesan3844d ago

@uptownsoul

Wow people dont ever get what a AAA game is....

AAA is the budget behind a game and how it is marketed. I dont think The order and Until Dawn are AAA, they are AA at best. Bloodborne, Halo 5, Forza and Rise of the Tomb Raider are AAA games. If you look up all ps4 and xbox one exclusives at metacritic, the ps4 is way below the xbox one (dont disagree before you can proof me wrong). The fastest UI and the best controller are only on one console and both came out this year, so yeah... Ps4 sold better and had more games. Both had theire strength.

jb2273844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

So AAA amounts to marketing now? Can you play marketing? When people try to quantify that they prefer AAA titles over indies that largely amounts to whether or not the game has a lot of advertisements out? I'm sorry but that is completely & obviously moving goal posts. Until Dawn was considered one of the most unique & successful games in its genre, where the player is fully entertained & choices actually have true consequences...The Order is considered by & large to be one of the best looking games on consoles, so obviously there were tremendous resources put into it. AA doesn't really exist as a signifier anymore, so trying to wedge two obviously large games that the majority of the gaming sphere (major outlets included) consider AAA into some made up category is the definition of moving goal posts.

Also regarding your metacritic statement, there's this "In 2015, the PS4 had 6 games above 90%, XBO had 2, Wii U had 1" That's from a report on Metacritic's own internal findings, although it seems like maybe they are misinterpreting the data as it seems to be the entire Sony ecosystem vs/ the Xbox's...either way here's the link to the video:

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

also, they haven't collated the data yet, but last year's (a year that was also considered by a fair few to be a "stronger" one for the XBO over the PS4) findings placed Sony at 4th w/ a score of 72.5 among game publishers in terms of reviews & MS at 6th w/ a score of 68.9

http://www.metacritic.com/f...

11 PS4 exclusives scored a 75 or higher vs. 7 XBO exclusives scoring a 7.5 or higher.

http://www.metacritic.com/f...

Both had their strengths for sure, but those are down to personal preferences, don't try to argue things like the differences between AAA & smaller games when there are no true definitions in place this gen, and just like you are asking for proof for other people's statements, you may want to offer the same. It's fine to enjoy the XBO more than the PS4 (assuming you have both), but let's not downplay other players preferences in order to make arguments.

Tobsesan3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

https://img3.picload.org/im...

Here you go.

Also having a 6h campaign (half of it cutscene) without any replay value or multiplayer and 2 big black bars isnt really that big of a deal. Yes it had good graphics, but that was all the game had. You cant compare this game to Fallout, Halo, COD, AC or any other AAA.

the_mack_attack33844d ago

Great games no doubt. I think Sony edged it though, edged it by a mile!

Aceman183844d ago

I finally got around to purchasing an X1 on black Friday (gears bundle) and the other only games I bought for it was sunset overdrive and dishonored.

I'm not a huge halo, forza fan. I also nvr really cared for Rares games either.

I've played my PS4 and WiiU more (xenoblade) than bother with my X1. I know I'll play it more quantum break drops.

Zool 083844d ago

'The problem can only get worse as we enter next year- games are going to continue to get more and more ambitious and complex, and the Xbox One’s hardware is set in stone. No amount of cloud processing, new SDKs, or DirectX 12 can negate the PS4’s obvious hardware advantage. The fact of the matter is, when it comes to games, the PS4 has it in the bag.' Nuff said

DrumBeat3844d ago

Halo 5: Guardians was a huge letdown for me. I think Halo peaked at Halo 3, with Halo 2 perhaps being the pinnacle of the series multi-player.

I'm not even going to count Rise of The Tomb Raider. It's an excellent game, but it's not a true exclusive.

Gears of War Ultimate Edition was something of a letdown as well, unless you strictly play multi-player. It really stands the test of time, but the single player doesn't, and the AI is so godawful.

Forza 6 is excellent. Period.

Ori was a masterpiece. Period.

Rare Replay? Really?

The new UI is snappy, and that's exactly what I wanted.

BC I couldn't care less about.

I'm not paying that much for a controller. You're out of your mind, Microsoft.

Xbox One's games offering was weaker, imo, and that's what really matters.

Major_Glitch3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

@ Xbox Community LOL! This is how you win an argument:
FACT: The PS4 is continuing to outsell the Xbox One all over the world.
FACT: The PS4 has MORE GAMES then the Xbox One.
FACT: The PS4 has HIGHER RATED exclusives then the Xbox One.
FACT: Bloodbourne OUTSOLD EVERY Xbox exclusive.
FACT: The PS4 is MORE POWERFUL then the Xbox One.
FACT: MS has dropped it's console's price more then once and they STILL couldn't close the sales gap with Sony.
FACT: Sony has more first party studios then MS.
FACT: Sony acquired Hideo Kojima. MS acquired...
FACT: Sony is getting VR. MS is getting...
FACT: MS no longer feels comfortable releasing actual sales figures.

I really could keep going. MS fans can keep screaming Halo, Gears, Forza all they want, but it doesn't change the FACT that THIS GENERATION BELONGS TO SONY.

Also, the MS community really needs to put their money where their mouths are and start actually BUYING some of the games they talk about.

guyman3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

Bloodborne is better than all of those games for sure. Until dawn as well. They are also new ip's which was quite refreshing. I felt the xbox one had a good line up but it offered nothing new and interesting to me.. But obviously that's my opinion. Personally I don't care for racing games at all... Forza doesn't appeal to me (same applies to gran turismo, I won't be buying that) I haven't got around playing halo yet but I'm hearing a lot of negative things about the campaign... Which is a shame because I loved halo 3 and 4. I guess bloodborne and until dawn were the games which stood out for me this year along with rocket league, the witcher 3. Those were the best quality games that I played.

As for the rest of your list... Ori and tr are not exclusives. Gears was a great remaster which I enjoyed. I thought Uncharted collection was a great package as well. The order was slightly above average for me.

All in all. Ps4 kept me coming back for more on more occasions.

3-4-53844d ago

Trash article.....We the people who play games, won....We win every year.

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Godmars2903845d ago

Regardless of any relevant or accurate facts, sale numbers and such, one group is only going to insist that their console took the year.

kenwonobi3845d ago

This is provable though through numbers. Clear defined and huge numbers. It's not a debate regardless of fanboys take this time. PS4 took the year.

DarkOcelet3845d ago

"The good news is, however, that Microsoft did well, and if this is how they plan on continuing pursuing Sony, then there is a very real chance that they overtake Sony and the PS4 eventually, in terms of games and features if not sales."

I doubt the XboxOne will ever overtake the PS4 in terms of anything. PS4 have so much more games from indie to AAA to exclusives.

Unless MS seriously start to invest more money in gaming, then they will never outperform the PS4.

And overtaking the PS4 in temrs of sales, that will never happen.

showtimefolks3844d ago

dark

somehow some way xbox defense force will twist something to sound like ms will win in something

if nothing else than their argument will be better UI than ps4

or better software updates than ps4

since xbox one can't seem to win anything that matters compared to ps4

don't use logic because when it comes to xbox one the fanboys don't use the logic

Fro_xoxo3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

You will get various answers. For gamers it's a personal thing, so long as they're being kept happy. It's all good.

Are you happy with the games you're playing?

xoxo

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The sales department is none of my concern as I don't work for MS SONY or NINTENDO.

What I care about is how I'm catered to in terms of games.

All consoles have sold enough to be guaranteed support for the rest of their lifespan.

Even the VITA (which is considered dead) still gets support of some kind. Wii U the least selling of the big three just got Xenoblade X.

There will always be support so sales talk is pointless unless you need it to argue with your fellow imbecile.

xHeavYx3845d ago

Sales are very important. Playstation is the best example of why.
PS4: Massive success, massive 3rd party deals, ability to take more risks.
VITA: Poor sales, not many games. Little 1st party support.

Fro_xoxo3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

XO: thirds party deals are still on it like Witcher 3, Fallout Fifa and Tomb Raider.
New IPs such as Ori Sunset scalebound a co'
all without being the top selling console.

WiiU: new ips such as Splatoon, third party deals like Bayonetta 2, all without being the top selling console.

as for Vita, Sony just chose to abandon it and focus on PS4 whereas when 3DS was struggling, Nintendo pumped out more exclusives till things changed.

Sales don't mean much to the gamer except the companies..

uptownsoul3845d ago (Edited 3845d ago )

@Fro_xoxo

You should care if your favorite games sell well. The higher a game sells the more likely a sequel happens & the sooner that sequel will be announced and come out (b/c Publishers & Developers will prioritize sequels of games that meet or beat sales expectations over games that don't).

AngelicIceDiamond3845d ago

PS4 will always sale more and I believe that's factual for this gen. But that doesn't suddenly stop MS from releasing new game, new hardware, updates to the UI etc. The sales will always be there X1 just no where near PS4. Just like you said XenobladeX release for Wii U and Wii U owners are enjoying it. In fact they enjoyed most of their exclusives this year.

Sales are always important to ensure a possible new machine and also devs flock to the most successful console DLC early, better indie support sometimes even third party exclusives. I can see both sides, both have their merits.

Minato-Namikaze3844d ago

Well Nintendo owns that company. What other system would xenoblade come out for? 3ds, that's about it.

VforVideogames3845d ago

Fro_xoxo: The sales department is none of my concern as I don't work for MS SONY or NINTENDO.

What I care about is how I'm catered to in terms of games.

ENOUGH SAID.

showtimefolks3844d ago

Fro_xoxo

you are so wrong when you say sales should only matter to companies and not gamers. if tomb raider sells less than 7 million overall than don't expect a 3rd game anytime soon

square enix will take the wait and see approach for people to forget the whole timed exclusive crap

look at the difference with xbox one, most of their 3rd party deals are just marketing and not any sort of exclusive or timed exclusive content

even fallout 4 dlc will be released on all platforms at the same time

witcher 3 didn't offer any bonus or early dlc content

where as last gen xbox360's deals had some sort of early dlc or exclusive timed exclusive content

sales matter because if they didn't than Titanfall 2 wouldn't be coming to ps4

Fro_xoxo3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

Tomb Raider reboot took years to make the most of its sales. Across two generation of consoles and PC.

You and the rest of the fanboys expect Rise of' to do it in a month on one platform.

Titanfall was always meant to be multi_plat. MS just wanted exclusive rights to the first game.

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DivineAssault 3845d ago

Numbers dont lie.. Its not even debatable anymore.. XB1 is closer to Wii U in sales than PS4

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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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FPSRUSSIA66d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY66d ago

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

Eonjay66d ago

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

Profchaos66d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7266d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY66d ago

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

TheColbertinator66d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum66d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z66d 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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SimpleDad67d ago

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

Cacabunga66d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot65d 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…

HectixRose66d 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.

JEECE66d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername66d 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.

Soy66d ago

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

DarXyde66d 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.

Ashunderfire8666d 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.

Ashunderfire8666d ago (Edited 66d 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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InUrFoxHole66d ago

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

pwnmaster300066d 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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-Foxtrot66d 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.

solideagle66d 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

Relientk7766d ago

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