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."
Posted:
Related Forum: Grand Theft Auto Forum
Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/443680/gta-v-surpasses-36m-sales-across-the-uk/
Related Articles
Comments
DPMPosted:
I really want this game to come to Next Gen, imagine the graphics when playing it on the PS4 :o
HonkPosted:
CraigyyCreaturesHaxKatsumiDuplicating I personally think this was the best game of 2013.
I also think it is one of the best games of 2013. Definitely deserving of the 36 million sales.
2013 had some of the best releases ever!
2014 will be better if they release this for PC.
It probably will come out for PC this year.
CraigPosted:
CreaturesHaxKatsumiDuplicating I personally think this was the best game of 2013.
I also think it is one of the best games of 2013. Definitely deserving of the 36 million sales.
2013 had some of the best releases ever!
2014 will be better if they release this for PC.
DissPosted:
CraigyyHonkDong I like this type of news, keep it coming!
I know it is interesting to see how much games sell.
Well we all knew this would sell, and sell well. So it wasn't a massive surprise to anyone.
It's still nice news to see how well GTA V is doing, even though it has a few problems.
CraigPosted:
HonkDong I like this type of news, keep it coming!
I know it is interesting to see how much games sell.
Well we all knew this would sell, and sell well. So it wasn't a massive surprise to anyone.
CraigPosted:
Fozy This game is very fun, and i say they deserve this money. Theres a few bugs on it.
I just cannot wait for the PC version.
sotaPosted:
HonkDong I like this type of news, keep it coming!
I know it is interesting to see how much games sell.
Yeah, especially when they go for this much
HonkPosted:
Dong I like this type of news, keep it coming!
I know it is interesting to see how much games sell.
DongPosted:
LuxeKexWeAreAnonym0us GTA 5 is pretty amazing, But Titanfall will be one of the top games for sure, cant wait to play it.
I think it will be pretty cool to see which will sell more in the long run.
Im sure it will be gta, but who knows
GTA has been around a little longer than Titanfall, probably also has a larger fanbase.
Latest Downloads
- 01. Lies of P: SaveGame (100%, all bosses killed, level 85 hero)(1)
- 02. PainKiller Supernatural 2.0: SaveGame(0)
- 03. Supermarket Simulator: SaveGame (100lvl, 100k money) [0.12.4](1)
- 04. [EU/JP] Code Vein CUSA09824 Exalted Reputation Trophy and Proven Devotion(4)
- 05. Five Nights At Freddy's 3: Save Game (completed everything 100%(0)
- 06. [US] CUSA13597 Kingdom Two Crowns _ Never Gives Up +A Journey Is Better Shared(1)
- 07. Need for Speed: Underground 2 - Save Game (6% completed)(0)
- 08. Drake of the 99 Dragons: SaveGame (The game done 100%) [1.0](1)
- 09. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Angel of Darkness - SaveGame (The game done 100%) [GoG](0)
- 10. My Summer Car: SaveGame (Aggressive satsuma, 6k marks)(0)
- 11. My Summer Car: SaveGame (green BMW E30)(0)
- 12. [EU] ADR1FT Trophies Game Save [CUSA02519](1)
- 13. Tekken 2 100% save game file for Retroarch european version(1)
- 14. My Summer Car: SaveGame (living in an apartment)(0)
- 15. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - SaveGame (100 cars in the showroom)(8)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. The Redress Of Mira 100% Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(703)
- 02. Russian Pinocchio Quick Trophy Guide(967)
- 03. Venatrix Quick Trophy & Achievement Guide(991)
- 04. Call of the Sea 100% Platinum Walkthrough(946)
- 05. Wire Lips 100% Platinum Walkthrough(1,048)
- 06. The Expanse 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(932)
- 07. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality - PS4 Platinum P/Thru(826)
- 08. Doctor Who:The Lonely Assassins - 100% Guide(726)
- 09. DAYMARE 1998 PS4 - Full game 100% TROPHY WALKTHROUGH(755)
- 10. Stray Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(706)
- 11. Raji: An Ancient Epic | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough(935)
- 12. Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Longplay(970)
- 13. Song of Horror: Complete Edition Gameplay Walkthrough(663)
- 14. Remoteness 100% All Trophies Walkthrough(1,059)
- 15. Detective Inspector Mysterious Clues Platinum Walkthrough(752)
"GTA V surpasses 3.6m sales across the UK" :: Login/Create an Account :: 60 comments