BDSP released before , Arceus would have to done unprecedented numbers for any Nintendo entry outside of Holiday season to catchup with BDSP, there is now only a 2M difference which is a lot smaller than expected when you consider everything, Legends is still charting in almost all countries top 5-10 charts while BDSP has fallen off all of them, Legends will end up outselling BDSP in the long run I’d argue even by the end of this CY Arceus>BDSP.A bit disappointed about Legends selling less than BDSP, but I suppose it's a fair result. Being a single SKU definitely hurt it a bit, missing a holiday season, and getting its legs cut by a new gen announcement one month later was rough. It all made Legends look like a smaller spin off game instead of the next big Pokemon game. Everything considered, I think it still performed really well.
BDSP released before , Arceus would have to done unprecedented numbers for any Nintendo entry outside of Holiday season to catchup with BDSP, there is now only a 2M difference which is a lot smaller than expected when you consider everything, Legends is still charting in almost all countries top 5-10 charts while BDSP has fallen off all of them, Legends will end up outselling BDSP in the long run I’d argue even by the end of this CY Arceus>BDSP.
I wished Nintendo would give us like the top 30 game sales now lol. So many successful games on switch.I really wish we got updated numbers for Xenoblade 1+2 and Fire Emblem Three Houses. I wonder how close FE is to 4m?
I really wish we got updated numbers for Xenoblade 1+2 and Fire Emblem Three Houses. I wonder how close FE is to 4m?
I really wish we got updated numbers for Xenoblade 1+2 and Fire Emblem Three Houses. I wonder how close FE is to 4m?
I would like to add the possibility of BoTW hitting 30M at its current cadence.Lots of big milestones coming up this coming year or so:
50m for MK8D (and well beyond)
40m for ACNH
30m for Smash Ultimate
20m for Super Mario Party
15m for BDSP, LGPE, Ring Fit, and possibly Legends Arceus
10m for SM3DW+BF and MPSS (and beyond)
5m for Clubhouse Games
3m for Dread
Good stuff!! Can't wait to see Switch Sports numbers!
I think it will hit 30M before that and I fully expect re-release with all DLC on the cart at some point this year. Maybe like a special edition with a metal case or something like that.Very strong Switch HW numbers, and overall SW sales are on pace to be the best ever for a Nintendo system (probably already are if digital-only titles were included).
The 21M Switch HW forecast for next year would be the highest sales for any console in its 6th fiscal year. I’m not sure some folks appreciate just how monumental that is, especially for Nintendo who’s console sales tend to be a little more front-loaded than others.
I will say that I was hoping Kirby and the Forgotten Land would launch a little higher overall, but hopefully it ends up having strong legs like many other Kirby games.
Pokémon is printing money right now.
BOTW sales remain unbelievable, it’s really going to hit 30M before the sequel releases, isn’t it?!
Usually yes, but not necessarily when the opportunity cost is a 20m+ new gen. The only thing I'd confidently say I'm certain of is more outsourced remakes now lolI'm impressed by Legends: Arceus, a sequel sooner or later is a given, with this sales range.
3H was at 3.4m back in December 2020, so if it kept up decent legs I bet it's pretty close to 4m currently, and may even surpass 4m by the time the next mainline FE comes out (especially if we assume Three Hopes and a new mainline reveal would help boost the sales of 3H), even if it releases as early as October this year. I think, depending on what the game is like, and the marketing etc, the upcoming new mainline FE could end up selling 5m+ which would be pretty insane lol.I really wish we got updated numbers for Xenoblade 1+2 and Fire Emblem Three Houses. I wonder how close FE is to 4m?
Numbers as of December 2020:
Three Houses - 3,4
Xenoblade 2 - 2,12
Xenoblade: DE - 1,52 (as of March 2021)
Sadly couldn't find any numbers for XB1 on Wii or 3DS.
I already knew that but it's a shame it's 2 years old data. Nintendo needs to do top 30 sellers as @Dark Cloud mentioned lol.Updated sales numbers for Switch titles: Pokémon Legends: Arceus (12.64M), Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2.65M), and more
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/220510_6e.pdf https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html updated sales numbers as of March 31, 2022 (+sales in the last quarter): Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 45.33M (+1.98M) Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 38.64M (+1.02M) Super Smash Bros...famiboards.com
FE:3H 3.4M dec 2020
Xenoblade 2 2.17M dec 2020
Xenoblade DE 1.52M march 2021
That was due to covid sadly usually we get the data much quicker with only one ‘year’ of waitI already knew that but it's a shame it's 2 years old data. Nintendo needs to do top 30 sellers as @Dark Cloud mentioned lol.
Damn...That was due to covid sadly usually we get the data much quicker with only one ‘year’ of wait
FE has so much potential it's insane. We only got 1 FE mainline and it should be around 4m if not higher. A better looking game with a story just as good as Three Houses with better CGI cutscenes, 5m+ is a possibility.3H was at 3.4m back in December 2020, so if it kept up decent legs I bet it's pretty close to 4m currently, and may even surpass 4m by the time the next mainline FE comes out (especially if we assume Three Hopes and a new mainline reveal would help boost the sales of 3H), even if it releases as early as October this year. I think, depending on what the game is like, and the marketing etc, the upcoming new mainline FE could end up selling 5m+ which would be pretty insane lol.
Yeah, I think this is my only major disappointment here. I loved that game and really think it should have done better.I have to admit, I'm not happy with WarioWare performance. Hoped it would be closer to 5m but apparently mainstream doesn't appreciate garlics enough.
Yeah, I think this is my only major disappointment here. I loved that game and really think it should have done better.
The series previous best was around 2 million - I'm not sure what would cause it jump all the way up to 5 million, even with the growth seen by other series on Switch. It's done fine, but perhaps the launch timing and price point were a little off; Mario Party Superstars came out just over a month or so later and is much, much more popular as a multiplayer party option.I have to admit, I'm not happy with WarioWare performance. Hoped it would be closer to 5m but apparently mainstream doesn't appreciate garlics enough.
2D enthusiasts rejoice2.9M so far for 2D game that cost 60$ is huge especially for METROID
posted earlier:Does anybody knows the sales of the two Xenoblade games on Switch?
Numbers as of December 2020:
Three Houses - 3,4m
Xenoblade 2 - 2,12m
Xenoblade: DE - 1,52m (as of March 2021)
Sadly couldn't find any numbers for XB1 on Wii or 3DS.
Sword/Shield had two versions, released during peak holiday season, and was the only Pokemon game in sight and sold 17 million units in 5 months. In just over two months, only releasing with a singular version, well after the holiday season, and mere months after the best selling Pokemon remake, Arceus managed to sell 12.6 million. Arceus's numbers are still massive, and would have been higher if not for so many factors going against it.Usually yes, but not necessarily when the opportunity cost is a 20m+ new gen. The only thing I'd confidently say I'm certain of is more outsourced remakes now lol
Is not there a more updated info?posted earlier:
Xenoblade 1: 1,52MDoes anybody knows the sales of the two Xenoblade games on Switch?
Nope, as Oregano posted earlier, we most likely won't get new numbers (up to December 2021) until Summer.Is not there a more updated info?
Some of these will prolly come back in some form. Now for some of these 3rd party developers… they definitely don’t have any excuse to purposefully ignore SwitchJust because I thought it was interesting, here's a quick overview of all handheld titles/series that have sold 1m or more but haven't appeared on Switch. Disclaimer:
- This includes all handhelds from the original GB to the 3DS
- "Handheld series" is used somewhat loosely here, but it's generally "series that originated on a handheld"
- The two exceptions are 2D Mario and 2D Zelda due to their recent history
- Some expanded ocean series like English Training or 100 Classic Books are left out because I felt they are unlikely to return for a variety of reasons
- Games only licensed by Nintendo (Layton, Yokai Watch etc.) have been left out
handheld titles/series that don't have a Switch entry
- Nintendogs
- Tomodachi Life
- Rhythm Heaven
- Style Savvy/Style Boutique
- Mario & Luigi
- Art Academy
- Golden Sun
- Wario Land
- Mario Hoops/Slam Basketball
- Super Princess Peach
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Pokémon Ranger
- Pokémon Pinball
- Pokémon Trading Card Game
no original Switch entry:
- 2D Zelda*
- 2D Mario*
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
It's possible that I missed something so feel free to point it out
I get it, i do wish its legs were a bit better (although 5 was a very VERY optimistic number) , but at the same time i think a few other things need to be said.As someone who had pretty much given up on Pokemon games until Arceus, I'm so delighted to see those sales. Given the circumstances it launched in (post-holiday, 2 months since a 14m selling pokemon game, only one version) those are dynamite sales.
It really felt with Arceus like they were "quarantining" a bunch of new gameplay features into a new series in case the fanbase rejected them. Now that it's been an enormous success (both in sales and fan feedback online) I think they scrap the idea of the sub-series and just take those ideas to the mainline games. Or if not and we get more Legends games as their own thing I'm still happy.
Disappointed in Metroid though. I really thought it could hit 5m. The game quality was there, the install base was there, it got a lot of social media push, it just felt like everything lined up for it to have a major breakout. I just think that $60 for a short 2d game doesn't do well in the market any more, no matter what IP is attached. People who say "It's the best Metroid have done" are ignoring what shit situations most of the other games launched into. A super-high quality 1st party game on Switch SHOULD be smashing franchise records, and most are.
Lastly, the sales of Skyward Sword and Link's Awakening really drive home to me how important adventure games being open world is. I had a couple family members who got SS after BotW and were disgusted it wasn't open world. I look at Genshin Impact and GTA V, Elden Ring now matching BotW's breakout success by going open-world, the Forza Horizon series dominating the racing space, even Fortnite taking multiplayer shooting and putting it on a massive map and it just seems like spacial freedom and exploration is the name of the game if you want big sales in a whole bunch of different genres.
Yeah, if this new game has great visuals and animations (both CG cutscene and battle animations) and great overall presentation and production values, it should help a lot imo (and seemingly this upcoming new game is being developed mainly by IS, so hopefully that ends up being the case?). I think another major aspect to consider regarding its sales potential is the scope of the free-roam exploration. I honestly think it's fairly likely that the exploration in the next game is much more ambitious and large in scope (perhaps even the return of dungeons?), which I think could help to further broaden the appeal. If the map design is really good and unique, and there are a lot of interesting new gimmicks, that could also help imo. Perhaps a more unique setting than the "typical" medieval European fantasy FE setting could help drive excitement and interest, too.FE has so much potential it's insane. We only got 1 FE mainline and it should be around 4m if not higher. A better looking game with a story just as good as Three Houses with better CGI cutscenes, 5m+ is a possibility.
I think Prime will do better (so long as it's a good game) just because the market is more receptive to first person games at $60 than 2d action/shooter games at the same price.I get it, i do wish its legs were a bit better (although 5 was a very VERY optimistic number) , but at the same time i think a few other things need to be said.
Well, it doesnt means dread stopped selling. Its totally possible it will reach 3,5 mill in the long run, which isnt that far off from 2,9 but certainly feels better/different lol.
Dread IS the best selling metroid game, and it managed to do so in 6 months. 2D metroid is on par with fire emblem in terms of sales which is already astronomical by itself.
Metroid is finally growing, and dread is just the beginning thankfully. Who knows how better mp4 and the hypothetical prime remake will do lol
It would cool if games like Dying Light Platinum Edition are one of the million sellers. They should be rewarded for a quality port.They say as much themselves in the results, yes.
Id be shocked if prime didnt do considerably better (and that is being pessimistic)I think Prime will do better (so long as it's a good game) just because the market is more receptive to first person games at $60 than 2d action/shooter games at the same price.
But those legs for Dread are crazy bad, lol. Everyone who wanted it bought it right away. No one else appears interested. It is apparently the ultimate hardcore fans' game. The anti-Animal Crossing.