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[Deleted member 740922]

IGN is credible this week then?

 

[Vawn]

PS4 came after the PS3 Era...Had to start a new.
PS5 will be even more successful Coming after PS4

The PS3 was not at all a failure (fourth best-selling home console ever at the time of PS4 release). And PS4 had extreme help from MS after they botched the Xbox One launch.

This generation will be much more competitive. I'm definitely not ready to say PS5 will surpass the 100 million units sold mark yet.

 

[Northeastmonk]

OP, you're misrepresenting this as sales. I just listened to what the podcaster guy actually said. He's talking about clicks to IGN because of how disorganised and poor the pre-order was, so lots of gamers went to IGN to try and find out what was going on and where/when consoles might be available. You omitted this line:

"total click volume, it's a multi-national how can they have problems with this. But I guess Xbox did too..."

This is clicks due to the disaster of how Sony handled communication around the pre order, nothing to do with sales figures.

I can totally see that. I had their site open because they had hyperlinks to 5 different retail store placeholder pages. Geoff Keighley got one through Target, so that was another useful tool.

 

[azertydu91]

IGN is credible this week then?

They are still not reliable, Ps5 sales seems really strong but that articles doesn't mean much.We know it sells well to what extent we'll probably need to wait a bit.

 

[Entroyp]

Don’t look too much into PS5 sales numbers

 

[ReBurn]

Talk about clickbait. A console launch happens once every 6 to 10 years or so. Black Friday happens every year and isn't particularly newsworthy aside from there being some bundle announcements. When comparing unrelated things is it really a surprise to see differences?

 

[hemo memo]

Good luck downloading anything from PSN on launch day!

But digital is the future.. lol

 

[Roufianos]

No doubt PS5 is gonna have a huge launch, it will probably beat PS4's initial sales by a huge distance.

This is a dumb thread though. IGN isn't a sales site.

 

[Hendrick's]

30:35 (after the Bethesda and Microsoft pre-order segment)




Just a little reminder to a certain fanbase.

Facts from their ass. Where did they get the numbers from?

 

[Orta]

"I think"

 

[Journey]

 

[Solid Bra]

It obviously the guy in ign said he have some data about the preorderes, maybe he know some insider told him about preordere numbers, so fanboys please stop getting angry for nothing.

 

[Fake]

Some people here are really triggered. C'mon guys, your time will come too no worry.

 

[CobraAB]

It's fall. People need space heaters.

Spoiler

JK.

 

[Warnen]

Facts from their ass. Where did they get the numbers from?

Affiliate link clicks

Dead give away is how he says he can’t share the info, you are not allowed to share that info.

means nothing at all because any site that had peroder links were getting hammered because the preorder launch was so fucked.


No need to use these links for apple, that’s for dam sure.

 

[FunkMiller]

This thread should really be locked, as it's pretty misleading, and only really adds to the already febrile atmosphere around here...

We don't know how many Ps5s or XsXs were sold. None of us do. Especially not IGN

 

[Drewpee]

30:35 (after the Bethesda and Microsoft pre-order segment)




Just a little reminder to a certain fanbase.

If true, this should surprise noone, PS5 was destined to do huge numbers. They had a great gen with the PS4 and have done nothing to really hurt themselves.

People look at all the exciting news coming from Xbox and think that somehow Sony is suffering but I think there is almost nothing that can be done by Xbox to pull gamers from PS at this point. The best they can hope for is the diehard Sony fans (which there are MILLIONS) will pick up a Series S as a companion console.

The game industry seems to be in awesome shape, which is a great thing for everyone on this forum. We are all gamers at the end of the day.

 

[ethomaz]

The Preorder allocation was bigger than any other console in the past sold out in minutes.

The demand is what it is.

Sony have a big issue to deal during this year and next year but it is a issue every company dream to have with their products.

Sony showcase and marketing is being flawless until now strong based on the PS4 message the company started in 2014”3.

It is help too the competition barely exists or did all the wrong moves with their products.

 

[Matt_Fox]

This thread should really be locked, as it's pretty misleading, and only really adds to the already febrile atmosphere around here...

We don't know how many Ps5s or XsXs were sold. None of us do. Especially not IGN

Have a like for speaking the truth, and sterling use of the word 'febrile'.

 

[YeulEmeralda]

Honestly we all know PS5 will rape Xbox everywhere except North America.

MS has retreated to their home turf, thats where the final battle will take place.

 

[IntentionalPun]

You left out the "I think" lol

But yes. the PS5 is hugely popular.. it's not as popular as iPhone.. that's just some random BS "thought" from an IGN person

 

[Deleted member 740922]

Sony showcase and marketing is being flawless until now strong based on the PS4 message the company started in 2014”3.

It is help too the competition barely exists or did all the wrong moves with their products.

 

[ethomaz]

That is what is happening whatever some like it or not.

I’m telling Sony marketing with PS5 was being very smart and since last year but some keep ignoring it lol

 

[Roxkis_ii]

But how is this true OP, Sony marketing hasn't be as vocal as Xbox marketing, so surely they couldn't have out done the xbox!?

Doesn't everyone know Microsoft just bought Bethesda!? Bethesda!!!!!

This thread only goes to show how wasted all them marketing dollors MS is spending paying people to sow seeds of doubt online, while in the real world MS marketing mean jack shit when it come to PS.

 

[BlueXImpulse]

“issues” lol. You still don’t get the market, don’t you?
This is a console aimed towards casuals. Casuals don’t pre order consoles months in advance. Why would say?

Are you certain?

 

[A2una1]

Ps5 is also cheaper as an IPhone

 

[phil_t98]

Bigger than an iPhone launch Apple only shipped 37 million iPhone 11's this past year

apparently 40.8 million and that's only over 12 months, when you compare than to ps4 selling 110 million over 7 years

 

[Fulcizombie]

Edit....oh it is about.....clicks...sureJangiff.

 

[Unknown?]

Leave it to Sony NeoGAF to turn info on how miss managed preorders where into some sort of “win”....

You're trying too hard. They would have sold out just as fast regardless of retailers breaking rules and they'd still have tons of traffic.

 

[Warnen]

You're trying too hard. They would have sold out just as fast regardless of retailers breaking rules and they'd still have tons of traffic.

yeah they would have sold out but ign click thrus wouldn’t have “spiked” if it was organized.

just like cheap ass gamer, they got hammered because people didn’t know where to buy and when.

comparing click thru on a miss managed preorder launch to something like and IPhone launch is just stupid. Why would anyone use ign links to buy an iPhone....


apple will sell more of the next iPhone in an hour after orders start then Sony will sell for the rest of the year maybe an entire year.

 

[Evilms]

Fud or not Fud

 

[VincentMatts]

IGN is credible this week then?

.

 

[Redlancet]

Got of a call to a rep at my local game store. They can't guarantee a console until next year and even then it's a bit of a stretch to get one. Sold out here in 30 minutes countrywide. I'm in NZ by the way
The demand for PS5 is rediculous.

Only console in stock is Series S.

Here its the same, nobody wants the s, i still remember when people come here to tell us that thing its gonna sell the most,lol

 

[Fulcizombie]

Here its the same, nobody wants the s, i still remember when people come here to tell us that thing its gonna sell the most,lol

Or maybe you should wait for normal folks, not the pre-ordering type, to start coming into the stores, let’s say in the next Black Friday and see what they buy.

 

[Warnen]

S by design is made for casuals. Not many of them are also early adopters.

 

[Redlancet]

Or maybe you should wait for normal folks, not the pre-ordering type, to start coming into the stores, let’s say in the next Black Friday and see what they buy.

Oh sure jan

 

[New Yorks Finest]

30:35 (after the Bethesda and Microsoft pre-order segment)




Just a little reminder to a certain fanbase.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

The power of a brand. Nothing new there. PS is basically the name associated with home consoles.

 

[turtlepowa]

Maybe i get this wrong, but isn't he just talking about clicks on the website IGN and OP makes it look like PS5 sold better than iPhones?

 

[Orky]

Bigger than an iPhone launch Apple only shipped 37 million iPhone 11's this past year

no, the article is not about sales at all.
It’s just the amount of clicks IGN received when:

a) the iPhone launched
b) it was Black Friday
c) preorders for PS5 has opened before Sony saying they were opened.

Scenario c got much much more clicks than a and b.
I believe that’s because the whole preorder of the ps5 was a huge clusterfuck and IGN is a gaming site so people that visit that site care more for ps5 than iPhone or Black Friday.

 

[New Yorks Finest]

Maybe i get this wrong, but isn't he just talking about clicks on the website IGN and OP makes it look like PS5 sold better than iPhones?

OPs doing dat overtime work for Sony Gods..hes with the elite warriors academy

 

[Deleted member 775630]

no, the article is not about sales at all.
It’s just the amount of clicks IGN received when:

a) the iPhone launched
b) it was Black Friday
c) preorders for PS5 has opened before Sony saying they were opened.

Scenario c got much much more clicks than a and b.
I believe that’s because the whole preorder of the ps5 was a huge clusterfuck and IGN is a gaming site so people that visit that site care more for ps5 than iPhone or Black Friday.

Oh, not even sure why they are surprised about that. It's a gaming website...

 

[Xenon]

Going by those numbers I can see why he said that. Oh wait.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Oh, not even sure why they are surprised about that. It's a gaming website...

Unless the iphone launch gave them more clicks than previous consoles

 

[llien]

Remind me, how big was iphone launch.

 

[Fulcizombie]

Oh sure jan

It will make a huge difference in price-sensitive markets, one of which is U.S.A.

 

[JCK75]

Both consoles sold out almost instantly - which one sold more will only be determined by which one had more to sell.
this generation is going to be awesome and it will be at least a year before we have an idea which is selling better (once the hardcore day one people get theirs and we see which one more casual people get onboard with)

 

[Orky]

Are you certain?

this thread is about how many clicks IGN received for different events.
It has nothing to do with sales.
Also, nothing to do with the sales of Xbox series S. Why do you keep bringing up Xbox? Why is Xbox constantly in your mind? Lmao Xbox living rent free in your head. Amazing.

 

[Alebrije]

When you do not need 7.5 billions to sell your console...just a bunch of great games...

 

[Unknown?]

yeah they would have sold out but ign click thrus wouldn’t have “spiked” if it was organized.

just like cheap ass gamer, they got hammered because people didn’t know where to buy and when.

comparing click thru on a miss managed preorder launch to something like and IPhone launch is just stupid. Why would anyone use ign links to buy an iPhone....


apple will sell more of the next iPhone in an hour after orders start then Sony will sell for the rest of the year maybe an entire year.

Yes it would have. Most of that traffic was from casuals who don't keep up on forums like this all day. The units would have sold out just as quickly and these people would have gone there wondering why nothing was available.