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  • #512
    Saruhashi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Saruhashi


    sligeach wrote: »
    You're mixing stuff right up. XCX didn't sell 105,000 in the UK in its first week. 105,000 was the total sales for XCX in Japan for its first month on sale. XC2 sold 14,000 copies in the UK last week, in comparison to 10,500 for XCX's debut. The original Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii sold 6,000 copies during its first week in the UK.

    Hang on.

    So there is a video game series called "Xenoblade".

    The first game released and sold 6k in its first week in the UK.
    The second game released and sold 10.5k in its first week in the UK.

    The third game released and sold 14k in it's first week in the UK and it's a "failure"?

    What would be a success story, in your opinion?


  • #513
    Grassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    I for one would like to know how many Brits downloaded the language pack so they could follow the cutscenes?


  • #514
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,260 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    The argos pricing error was fixed. :)


  • #515
    Lord Spence
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,152 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


    Quick question, Seems Amiibos are very hard to come buy, is there any store in Ireland where I can get some at a reasonable price? Wanted to get a one or two for my daughter to start her off with her switch at Christmas?


  • #516
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Lord Spence wrote: »
    Quick question, Seems Amiibos are very hard to come buy, is there any store in Ireland where I can get some at a reasonable price? Wanted to get a one or two for my daughter to start her off with her switch at Christmas?

    They may not have much left, I've just seen Animal Crossing ones in my local, but GameStop have 50% off amiibo at the moment. Smyths cleared out their stock a while back. The whole toys to game fad seems to be dead, but no one has told Nintendo yet. Online, and overpriced, seems to be the only way to get the newer ones.


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  • #517
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,182 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Argos have a few reduced at the moment Shovel Knight for €8.50 and Villager from Animal Crossing for €8

    These are all under €10


    http://checkargos.com/search?q=amiibo&minPrice=&maxPrice=10&catagory=0&store=0


  • #518
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    This week's Media Create sales for Japan.

    Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)
    1. Switch – 164,908 (124,770)
    2. PlayStation 4 Pro – 45,163 (8,244)
    3. PlayStation 4 – 40,524 (25,163)
    4. New 2DS LL – 27,074 (20,712)
    5. New 3DS LL – 15,059 (12,431)
    6. PlayStation Vita – 8,483 (6,127)
    7. 2DS – 3,192 (2,747)
    8. Xbox One – 406 (295)
    9. New 3DS – 248 (348)
    10. Xbox One X – 75 (213)
    11. Wii U – 70 (45)
    12. PlayStation 3 – 48 (48)

    Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)
    1. [PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Sega, 12/07/17) – 131,931 (New)
    2. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3 Publisher, 12/07/17) – 111,075 (New)
    3. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 106,094 (1,050,168)
    4. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 95,816 (949,470)
    5. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 50,594 (1,460,370)
    6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04,28,17) – 33,315 (894,553)
    7. [PS4] Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 12/07/17) – 21,971 (New)
    8. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 12/01/17) – 19,678 (117,409)
    9. [3DS] Kirby: Battle Royale (Nintendo, 11/30/17) – 19,325 (47,348)
    10. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 14,342 (682,992)
    11. [PS4] Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package (Capcom, 12/07/17) – 13,029 (New)
    12. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo+ (Nintendo, 11/23/16) – 11,878 (306,517)
    13. [PS4] Call of Duty: WWII (SIE, 11/03/17) – 11,589 (318,089)
    14. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Double Pack (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 11,198 (290,149)
    15. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star (Nintendo, 11/03/17) – 9,649 (70,704)
    16. [NSW] Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park he Youkoso (Nippon Columbia, 12/07/17) – 9,435 (New)
    17. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo, 09/22/17) – 8,362 (139,637)
    18. [PS4] Nioh Complete Edition (Koei Tecmo, 12/07/17) – 8,021 (New)
    19. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 7,604 (295,470)
    20. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition (SIE, 12/07/17) – 7,309 (New)

    https://gematsu.com/2017/12/media-create-sales-12-4-17-12-10-17


  • #519
    wheresmahbombs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,036 ✭✭✭wheresmahbombs


    Less than 2 weeks 'til the day...


  • #520
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Kind of Nintendo related, MegaMan is exactly 30 years old today.
    1478802022148


  • #521
    eyerer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭eyerer


    Has anyone tried the 8Bitdo SF30 PRO Bluetooth Gamepad?
    I am considering getting one but I've read a few mixed things online.


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  • #522
    Kylo Ren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,364 ✭✭✭✭Kylo Ren


    eyerer wrote: »
    Has anyone tried the 8Bitdo SF30 PRO Bluetooth Gamepad?
    I am considering getting one but I've read a few mixed things online.

    I have the normal edition without the analogue sticks and it's fantastic. I don't use third-party controllers because I never feel the quality are up to par but these are an exception to my rule.


  • #523
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Very interesting video about Nintendo, Atari, Coleco, Donkey Kong, the NES and how everything could have turned out so differently.

    The Atari NES | How The NES Almost Became Atari's Console - Featuring Guru Larry (Larry Bundy Jr)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q5_RgSCjBo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q5_RgSCjBo

    Nintendo dodged a bullet, timing I think was a factor and the NES could have been swamped by Atari's financial troubles. It's hard to know, maybe it would have rescued them.


  • #524
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,626 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    sligeach wrote: »
    Kind of Nintendo related, MegaMan is exactly 30 years old today.
    1478802022148

    My plan for 2018 is buy the Rockman series for the Famicom and Gameboy.
    I've already got the 2nd title on the NES and the 3rd one the Famicom, so I'll get the rest.
    The Gameboy ones are fantastic ports, Rockman World they're titled.
    Pretty affordable tbh


  • #525
    ERG89
    Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Listening to the NVC podcast and man Peer is 100% carrying it. I do like the guests they have on it like one a few weeks ago from Factor 5 or this past week from Atooi. But I don't think Altano, Ryan or the new presenter Filip add anything of substance to a conversation involving Nintendo.


  • #526
    blockfighter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭blockfighter


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Listening to the NVC podcast and man Peer is 100% carrying it. I do like the guests they have on it like one a few weeks ago from Factor 5 or this past week from Atooi. But I don't think Altano, Ryan or the new presenter Filip add anything of substance to a conversation involving Nintendo.

    I like Altano. Ryan can be annoying sometimes. And Filip is new and still clearly very nervous about coming in and taking over the show.
    I only started listening to the show around the time of the Switch launch so it seems weird to not have Peer hosting. His and Brian's love for all things Nintendo is infectious.


  • #527
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    This week's UK games sales charts.

    Individual Formats
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    Crappy Just Dance for the Wii made an appearance near the bottom.


  • #528
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,260 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Listening to the NVC podcast and man Peer is 100% carrying it. I do like the guests they have on it like one a few weeks ago from Factor 5 or this past week from Atooi. But I don't think Altano, Ryan or the new presenter Filip add anything of substance to a conversation involving Nintendo.

    Filip seems to just be MC at the moments. He seems to just give one or 2 comments but mainly just changes the topic to move things along. Can't blame him for still settling in. Also can't be easy doing it with your boss sitting right beside you.


  • #529
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,529 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    I think Filip is still finding his feet. He really does come across as nervous, though. :)


  • #530
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    This week's Media Create sales for Japan.

    Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)
    1. Switch – 221,210 (164,908)
    2. PlayStation 4 – 45,161 (40,524)
    3. New 2DS LL – 31,653 (27,074)
    4. New 3DS LL – 19,115 (15,059)
    5. PlayStation 4 Pro – 17,804 (45,163)
    6. PlayStation Vita – 9,049 (8,483)
    7. 2DS – 4,324 (3,192)
    8. Xbox One – 2,175 (406)
    9. New 3DS – 421 (248)
    10. Xbox One X – 132 (75)
    11. Wii U – 75 (70)
    12. PlayStation 3 – 44 (48)

    Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)
    1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Treasure Legend Banbaraya – Sword / Magnmum (Level-5, 12/16/17) – 208,540 (New)
    2. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 133,180 (1,082,650)
    3. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 119,005 (1,169,173)
    4. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 70,489 (1,530,859)
    5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04,28,17) – 5,0679 (945,232)
    6. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3 Publisher, 12/07/17) – 33,333 (144,408)
    7. [PS4] Yakuza: Kiwami 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Sega, 12/07/17) – 26,650 (158,581)
    8. [3DS] Kirby: Battle Royale (Nintendo, 11/30/17) – 25,180 (72,528)
    9. [PSV] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory (Bandai Namco, 12/14/17) – 24,636 (New)
    10. [PS4] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory (Bandai Namco, 12/14/17) – 20,890 (New)
    11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 19,469 (702,460)
    12. [3DS] Bokujou Monogatari: Futari no Mura+ (Marvelous, 12/14/17) – 15,612 (New)
    13. [PS4] Resident Evil 7: biohazard Gold Edition Grotesque Ver. (Capcom, 12/14/17) – 14,787 (New)
    14. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star (Nintendo, 11/03/17) – 13,532 (84,236)
    15. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Double Pack (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 12,117 (302,266)
    16. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 12/01/17) – 12,017 (129,426)
    17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo+ (Nintendo, 11/23/16) – 12,007 (318,524)
    18. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo, 09/22/17) – 11,144 (150,782)
    19. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo, 06/16/17) – 10,714 (272,206)
    20. [NSW] Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park he Youkoso (Nippon Columbia, 12/07/17) – 10,072 (92,586)

    https://gematsu.com/2017/12/media-create-sales-12-11-17-12-17-17


  • #531
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users Posts: 980 ✭✭✭earthwormjack


    Great numbers for Nintendo overall. Nice to see ARMS re-enter the charts. It deserves it with all the great post launch support.


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  • #532
    eyerer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭eyerer


    Kylo Ren wrote: »
    eyerer wrote: »
    Has anyone tried the 8Bitdo SF30 PRO Bluetooth Gamepad?
    I am considering getting one but I've read a few mixed things online.

    I have the normal edition without the analogue sticks and it's fantastic. I don't use third-party controllers because I never feel the quality are up to par but these are an exception to my rule.
    They have a nice selection of pads and I like that the new one is wireless.

    I have read that the pro version has rumble that's a bit strong and very loud.
    I'm not sure whether to worry since it would be a fight game and retro gaming pad.


  • #533
    Saruhashi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Saruhashi


    eyerer wrote: »
    Has anyone tried the 8Bitdo SF30 PRO Bluetooth Gamepad?
    I am considering getting one but I've read a few mixed things online.

    I've got one! It's a nice looking controller but not really as good to use as the pro controller.

    I'd recommend it if you want something that's different and nice to look at. It's a bit of a novelty item tbh.

    The pro controller is great but more expensive.


  • #534
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Mario & Sonic at Rio Olympics to be removed from eShop

    http://www.japanesenintendo.com/post/168737829029

    Just another reason why owning a game physically is better than digital. I'd guess that maybe the license has expired but then how come the Winter Olympics game hasn't been removed? I see that Ubisoft have the Winter Olympic license for Steep, I don't know if they have it exclusively. And who has it for the Summer Olympics? You'd imagine with them being held in Tokyo, Japan that Nintendo and SEGA would want it now more than ever. Although I haven't looked at the trend in sales.


  • #535
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    In terms of physical vs digital, doesn't the removal only prevent new purchases rather than existing customers being unable to download it again? That's normally what this means


  • #536
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Join host Chris Slate in the debut episode of the #NintendoPower Podcast where he'll be discussing #Zelda with the "Breath of the Wild" devs and more!
    https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/943704654893924352

    https://www.soundcloud.com/nintendopowerpodcast/nintendopowerpodcast-ep1


  • #537
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Merry Christmas everyone!
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  • #538
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,017 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    This week's Media Create sales for Japan.

    Hardware Sales (last weeks sales in brackets)
    1. Switch – 269,684 (221,210)
    2. PlayStation 4 – 50,662 (45,161)
    3. New 2DS LL – 45,387 (31,653)
    4. New 3DS LL – 27,947 (19,115)
    5. PlayStation 4 Pro – 16,595 (17,804)
    6. PlayStation Vita – 14,041 (9,049)
    7. 2DS – 6,992 (4,324)
    8. Xbox One – 687 (2,175)
    9. New 3DS – 311 (421)
    10. Wii U – 98 (75)
    11. PlayStation 3 – 40 (44)
    12. Xbox One X – 32 (132)

    Software Sales
    1. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 209,630 (1,292,281)
    2. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Treasure Legend Banbaraya – Sword / Magnmum (Level-5, 12/16/17) – 184,739 (393,279)
    3. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 176,789 (1,345,962)
    4. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 137,607 (1,668,466)
    5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04,28,17) – 100,205 (1,045,438)
    6. [3DS] Kirby: Battle Royale (Nintendo, 11/30/17) – 42,796 (115,324)
    7. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 35,565 (738,026)
    8. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo, 09/22/17) – 27,053 (297,491)
    9. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo, 06/16/17) – 25,285 (297,491)
    10. [PS4] The Idolmaster: Stella Stage (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 12/21/17) – 23,772 (New)
    11. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 23,156 (328,694)
    12. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star (Nintendo, 11/03/17) – 21,321 (105,557)
    13. [PS4] Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings (Gust, 12/21/17) – 21,129 (New)
    14. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3 Publisher, 12/07/17) – 20,536 (164,944)
    15. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo+ (Nintendo, 11/23/16) – 18,019 (336,543)
    16. [NSW] Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park he Youkoso (Nippon Columbia, 12/07/17) – 17,769 (110,355)
    17. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Double Pack (Nintendo, 11/17/17) – 17,679 (319,945)
    18. [PS4] Okami HD (Limited Edition Included) (Capcom, 12/21/17) – 16,536 (New)
    19. [NSW] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition (Bandai Namco, 12/21/17) – 16,011 (New)
    20. [NSW] Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch (Bandai Namco, 09/07/17) – 15,916 (89,161)


  • #539
    earthwormjack
    Registered Users Posts: 980 ✭✭✭earthwormjack


    Christ, those are huge software sales for Nintendo. Not bad on the hardware either but the software jumps are massive.


  • #540
    ERG89
    Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Huh, always wondered why those Style Savvy esque games were made.
    Explains the decorating Animal crossing game too


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  • #541
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,783 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Huh, always wondered why those Style Savvy esque games were made.
    Explains the decorating Animal crossing game too

    The style savvy games are secretly brilliant.... except the second 3DS game, also not played the latest ones.

    But the first two are fantastic management sims with exceptional writing. The customers are all insane and there's plenty of laugh out loud moments from the stuff they come out with.
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