Uncharted 2 has Sold only 650,000 in the US... WTH? PS3 owners what's up?

It's been deemed the biggest title this generation by many critics. Others reckon that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves puts some of Hollywood's best movies to shame. It's universally agreed upon that the game has the best graphics on any console thus far and those who've played it can't seem to put Naughty Dog's latest effort down. Finally, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has won Game of The Year from the most watched video game award show around, a honor it truly deserves. So this question posed to gamers (PS3 owners in particular) is indeed valid. Do you guys buy the exclusive titles that you vigorously defend at all? Because if we're to go by Uncharted 2 sales numbers, the answer is a resounding no.

Talk what you will about the Xbox 360 exclusive titles, but the games sell like crazy. And to those who will imminently fire back with the played out rhetoric saying 'sales don't matter', it would be wise if you remember that if a game doesn't sell, then the studio behind the project lose big money hence not being able to do a sequel to the title; even if the game was great. Now we Know Uncharted 3 will definitely come our way eventually, the franchise on a whole has been a huge success to Naughty Dog and Sony, but there are 6-7 million PS3 owners in the United States alone, so what the hec? Let's take a look at some numbers shall we?

Citing November NPD results, Michael Pachter recently told CriticalGamer that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has sold only 650,000 copies in the U.S. thus far. Full data here, you'll realize Uncharted 2 did not even make the top 10 list. Again WTH? If I were some of you, I'd stop trolling websites defending PS3 exclusives because clearly all you do is run your mouthes and you don't back it up with actions. You constantly bash Xbox 360 owners accusing them of being Microsoft slaves because they buy games that could have been an "extension pack" according to some of you. However when Halo 3: ODST dropped, the title sold 2 million copies in just 2 weeks, with most of the sales coming from the United States... at least they support their console with deeds and not just empty words.

This may seem like a rant, but if indeed Uncharted 2 is one of the best titles on the PS3 like over 7 million of us U.S. PS3 owners claim, then why haven't you gone out and purchase the game? I have it, and it's great, so does over 2 million strong around the globe. But you all can obviously do better, or at least let those who've purchased the game talk it up. The rest of you should go out and get the title and only then will we take your words seriously.

Tough love.

12/15/09 Ernice Gilbert

Nintendo sold 500,000 Wiis Thanksgiving week

Say what you want about Nintendo and their flagship console, but one thing's for sure, that system has made them more money than the N64 and Gamecube combined. No joke, and this past Thanksgiving week the legendary company scored big again. Ka-ching!

500,000 units were sold, down 300,000 from last year. Also, more than 1 million DSes got picked up by kids, grandmas and grandpas alike.

Some might say the company sold substantially less Wiis than the prior year, but it's still better than Sony and Microsoft's numbers; let's give respect where it's due. Nintendo still knows how to sell consoles.

12/01/09 Ernice Gilbert

Microsoft says Thanksgiving was "biggest sales week of the year"

At Microsoft things were good for Xbox 360 this Thanksgiving. How good? Try the "biggest sales week of the year," this according to Director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg.

"Great #Black Friday results just in, biggest sales week of the year for #Xbox 360, more than 2xs previous week sales," Greenberg tweeted.

The boss man failed to produce any concrete numbers, however. Here's to hoping Microsoft makes plain what's not in the coming days.

12/01/09 Ernice Gilbert

PS3 sold 440,000 in U.S. over Thanksgiving weekend

Wow, it only does everything including massive Black Friday sales. SCEA communications Patrick Seybold has confirmed that PS3 sold 440,000 units for the week ending November 29th. This is seriously stuff.

"The 2009 Holiday season got off to an amazing start for Playstation, with all key retailers showing a significant increase for PS3, PSP and key holiday titles over Black Friday and the holiday weekend," Seybold said in an emailed statement.

"Playstation 3 demand was at an all time high with the system selling more than 440,000 units for the week ending 11/29/09."

Seybold was so positive about the PS3's future, he said American entertainment will be "defined" by Playstation products.

"In today's economy, consumers are drawn to items that offer the most value for their money, making the PS3 an ideal choice for those who want a comprehensive gaming and entertainment all in one package," he added.

"Combine that with the exclusive holiday bundles and an extensive software lineup, one that many analysts are calling the best in the industry, with titles such as Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year, we have no doubt that momentum and demand will continue and consumers will prove that entertainment this holiday season is going to be defined by Playstation.

Good news for Sony and the industry on a whole.

12/01/09 Ernice Gilbert

In Japan, the PS3 holds on to its crown

Ever Since the PS3 Slim launched, it has been at the top of the charts in Japan, even after Nintendo slashed the price of the Wii the Playstation 3 was not dethroned. This month it's no different.

The PS3 sold an impressive 48,925 units for the week, help by the launch of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, (Winning Eleven 2010) in Japan as the game is exclusive to the PS3 there.

Here's the full list:

Playstation 3 - 48,925

DSi - 37,421

PSP - 33,784

PSPgo - 13,992

DS Lite - 5,515

Xbox 360 - 4,679

PS2 - 2,066

PS2 is up to this day is fighting the good fight of longevity. Some of the best moments in gaming can be found on that system; no joke.

11.17.09 Ernice Gilbert