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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sotaPosted:
KexWeAreAnonym0us 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
sotaPosted:
WeAreAnonym0us GTA 5 is pretty amazing, But Titanfall will be one of the top games for sure, cant wait to play it.
It could be, but I think GTA is a more popular well known game than titanfall.
neboPosted:
WeAreAnonym0us GTA 5 is pretty amazing, But Titanfall will be one of the top games for sure, cant wait to play it.
I think GTA 5 was more hyped than titanfall. Maybe when it comes close to coming out, it will be more anticipated
MawderzPosted:
WeAreAnonym0us 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.
GubbinsPosted:
GTA 5 is pretty amazing, But Titanfall will be one of the top games for sure, cant wait to play it.
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KatsumiLiaDreamsVPN In my opinion I think that 2013 was the best year for games since there were many popular games came out and sold a lot.
2014 will be the best by far now that nex gen consoles have been released
For sure! There are a lot of amazing games coming out this year.
I agree. This is looking to be a great year for current generation consoles and PC alike. Many excellent games are just around the corner
I'm excited for Watch Dogs.
KatsumiPosted:
LiaDreamsVPN In my opinion I think that 2013 was the best year for games since there were many popular games came out and sold a lot.
2014 will be the best by far now that nex gen consoles have been released
For sure! There are a lot of amazing games coming out this year.
I agree. This is looking to be a great year for current generation consoles and PC alike. Many excellent games are just around the corner
DissPosted:
DreamsVPN In my opinion I think that 2013 was the best year for games since there were many popular games came out and sold a lot.
2014 will be the best by far now that nex gen consoles have been released
For sure! There are a lot of amazing games coming out this year.
KatsumiPosted:
Duplicating 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.
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