GTA V surpasses 3.6m sales across the UK
The enormous sales figure is another startling reminder of GTA's commercial appeal among the masses. The game generated $800 million in worldwide sales in a single day, with revenues reaching $1 billion after just three days.
By early November, Grand Theft Auto V was on its way to becoming the best-selling console game of all time, with about 29 million copies sold into retail. Further sales will likely come from additional DLC and the long-rumoured GTA V for PC, should it materialise.
The best-selling console game of all time (not bundled) is currently Mario Kart Wii, at 34 million units, meaning that Rockstar North has that final record within reach.
Sales figures for GTA V were provided as part of a 2013 preliminary report by the Entertainment Retailers Association.
Overall for 2013, physical game sales declined three per cent. However, according to data (and estimates) by analyst group IHS Screen Digest, digital revenues soared 16 per cent and overtook physical for the first time.
Combined sales showed overall games revenue climbed 6.6 per cent during 2013, making it a £2 billion market in the UK alone. This was driven in part by the sales of new consoles, PS4 and Xbox One, which together have generated more than £300 million in hardware sales alone.
Overall, the UK's music, video and games market made £5.4 billion in 2013, an encouraging 4 per cent increase.
"This is a stunning result after at least five years of decline," said Entertainment Retailers Association director Kim Bayley.
"Retailers have invested hundreds of millions of pounds in new digital services and these numbers suggest the public is responding in their droves. New technologies have historically presented challenges to the entertainment business, but these results show how our members are helping music, video and games companies find new markets."
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970Posted:
FouLR The game deserves more sells. It is the best game I have ever played in a long time.
yes it is. i cant wait for GTA6 in like 2018 lol
970Posted:
LiaMortar Grand Theft Auto V is a very enjoyable game with the online aspect, I can't say too much in regards to the story mode but from what I have been told, it is just as enjoyable. The sales figures for the game are constantly increasing and I look forward to see how long before the sales figures exceeds that of GTA IV.
The story mode was pretty fun, and I liked the variety of having 3 different characters to play with their own special ability. It really did enhance the overall experience of the single player campaign.
in my opinion the story was better than online. that may be because i dont have any friends lol
Martin_Luther_PingPosted:
This game deserves to be sold to every person in the world. Such a good game. Anyone who doesn't like are missing out. Damn Hipsters.
DissPosted:
Mortar Grand Theft Auto V is a very enjoyable game with the online aspect, I can't say too much in regards to the story mode but from what I have been told, it is just as enjoyable. The sales figures for the game are constantly increasing and I look forward to see how long before the sales figures exceeds that of GTA IV.
The story mode was pretty fun, and I liked the variety of having 3 different characters to play with their own special ability. It really did enhance the overall experience of the single player campaign.
MultitaskPosted:
GreatLogic I really want this game to come to Next Gen, imagine the graphics when playing it on the PS4 :o
Yeah if they did put it on next gen i hope that they would add new stuff and the graphics will be amazing.
XenoChristPosted:
The game deserves more sells. It is the best game I have ever played in a long time.
MortarPosted:
Grand Theft Auto V is a very enjoyable game with the online aspect, I can't say too much in regards to the story mode but from what I have been told, it is just as enjoyable. The sales figures for the game are constantly increasing and I look forward to see how long before the sales figures exceeds that of GTA IV.
HaloUKPosted:
Project-Gamers this game is just the best i love it
I know, I really enjoy playing it!
AsboPosted:
GreatLogic I really want this game to come to Next Gen, imagine the graphics when playing it on the PS4 :o
I think they should do this as well i haven't heard anything of it unfortunately.
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