PS4 leads hardware sales, Titanfall rules software

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The PS4 sold more than the Xbox One or any other console in March – making it the hardware leader for the third consecutive month – market research group NPD reports. The Xbox One and PS4 pushed US hardware sales in March up 78 percent from 2013, from $222 million to $395 million. Overall game sales in March were up 3 percent year-over-year.

Five months in, the PS4 and Xbox One are out-performing initial sales of the PS3 and Xbox 360, NPD Group's Liam Callahan says: "When comparing the first five months of sales for the Xbox One and PS4 to their predecessor's first five months, total Xbox One and PS4 sales are up close to 60 percent."

Xbox One has shipped 5 million Xbox One consoles, with 311,000 sales in the US in March alone, Microsoft announced today: "Of course, we're just getting started with this generation and the months ahead will bring several announcements we think you'll love. The team will continue to deliver regular improvements and new features based on your feedback through frequent system updates .... We can't wait to share more games with you in June at E3."

On April 16, Sony announced that PS4 sales had passed 7 million.

Titanfall was the top-selling game for the month, launching for Xbox One and PC on March 11. It is the second-highest selling game for Xbox One after just one month on the market. It was followed by Infamous: Second Son, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Call of Duty: Ghosts and Dark Souls 2. See the complete game sales list below. On PC, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls sold the most on a unit and dollar-amount basis.

Software sales declined 27 percent overall. "Year-over-year sales of every platform declined from March 2013, with the exception of the PS Vita, which saw sales grow due to the release of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster," Callahan said.

Sales of video game accessories in March rose 4 percent, led by sales of controllers for Xbox One and PS4, NPD says. Other notable accessories included Turtle Beach headphones and headsets for next-gen consoles. Turtle Beach sales grew 50 percent year-over-year.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/04/17/march-npd-ps4-leads-hardware-sales-titanfall-rules-software/

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XboxPosted:

Zips
-Tupac
AR15
-Tupac
Zips Always going to be kids comparing consoles saying they're rubbish. They do the same thing just about.


They play games in no different ways, i don't know why people say which one is better.


I agree. I myself have never understood this either. I use to have both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Same concept just newer technology.


The only difference is the name, console case and controller.


I agree, just these kids love to argue over the internet so let them be.


I totally agree with all of you guys

GossipPosted:

I don't play PS but I will say they have done great things, now only if Xbox would do the same..

ZipsPosted:

-Tupac
AR15
-Tupac
Zips Always going to be kids comparing consoles saying they're rubbish. They do the same thing just about.


They play games in no different ways, i don't know why people say which one is better.


I agree. I myself have never understood this either. I use to have both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Same concept just newer technology.


The only difference is the name, console case and controller.


I agree, just these kids love to argue over the internet so let them be.

AR15Posted:

-Tupac
Zips Always going to be kids comparing consoles saying they're rubbish. They do the same thing just about.


They play games in no different ways, i don't know why people say which one is better.


I agree. I myself have never understood this either. I use to have both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Same concept just newer technology.

ZipsPosted:

Always going to be kids comparing consoles saying they're rubbish. They do the same thing just about.

NovelistPosted:

The cheaper they make it, the more buyers they will receive. The Xbox One has an extra $100 over the PS4. So of course they will receive more buyers.

RobShepherdFTWPosted:

xsuperxsmashx Only reason ps4 is leading sales is because its cheaper...


Exactly why pay more when you get a more powerful system for less?

AdventureClubPosted:

Katsumi
Carbonite PS4 FOR THE WIN! I have a 360 and always hated it, Got the PS4 And love it


I don't think anyone really cares if the PS4 is better than the Xbox One at this point.


Seriously, they're basically the same, it's just a matter of opinion.

KatsumiPosted:

Carbonite PS4 FOR THE WIN! I have a 360 and always hated it, Got the PS4 And love it


I don't think anyone really cares if the PS4 is better than the Xbox One at this point.

FriskyPandaPosted:

DJxReWinD I not trying to be a fanboy or anything, as both consoles are great just like their predecessors, but these consoles are truly head to head in sales as xbox is only sold in 13 markets compared to the ps4's 50 something, I'm betting that they will be very close when xbox one releases in I think 13 more markets this fall! I'm still considering getting a PS4 in the future but for now it's my xbox one, xbox 360, and by the end of this summer A mid grade PC, cause who doesn't like all the things you can do on there lol


good point, people done understand that the PS4 is in a lot more countries and areas. But I like my xbone but im stickin to pc untill DEVs can actaully release some "good" games.


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