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Why oh why was there no physical release over there.

PS Vita "Minecraft" is 100 000 downloads topped! In popular delivery in the PS Store! !



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Because of higher profit margins digitally?



Not surprising really, its the most popular system a full featured version of Minecraft is on. Of course sales on PC and smartphones will be higher but this is a huge achievement nonetheless.



Isn't Terrarararia a huge success over there, as well? Though I have yet to figure the game out, myself, as zombies always kill me while I'm trying to figure out crafting.



Teeqoz said:
Because of higher profit margins digitally?


Absolutely, but you're reaching a bigger audience and getting more exposure by putting it in store.

As evidenced by the North American version of Minecraft PS3 being in amazon.jp's top 20 bestsellers of the year, people still like physical versions over there!



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Kresnik said:
Teeqoz said:
Because of higher profit margins digitally?


Absolutely, but you're reaching a bigger audience and getting more exposure by putting it in store.

As evidenced by the North American version of Minecraft PS3 being in amazon.jp's top 20 bestsellers of the year, people still like physical versions over there!


I think universally retail has been a slow after thought with minecraft. I think for Vita sony at least should used some bargaining power to have bundles and stuff ready for launch and especially christmas. Some suggested that due to the aquisition they weren't allowed to market the game for Vita but I'm pretty sure we've seen minecraft PS4 bundles everwhere...



Kresnik said:
Teeqoz said:
Because of higher profit margins digitally?


Absolutely, but you're reaching a bigger audience and getting more exposure by putting it in store.

As evidenced by the North American version of Minecraft PS3 being in amazon.jp's top 20 bestsellers of the year, people still like physical versions over there!


Why didn't they release  the physical versions in Japan? I would love to see it constantly be on the Japanese charts :)



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darkenergy said:


Why didn't they release  the physical versions in Japan? I would love to see it constantly be on the Japanese charts :)


Not a clue.  Just assume they can't come to an agreement for a physical version atm.



looking at it sales on VGC, its legs are looking amazing as expect
weeks:
1. 45,309
2. 56,712
3. 42,302

Including digital, sales are at the very least 300k if it passed 100k in Japan, most likely a lot higher since it was on the PSN store from mid october over in North America and Europe. Expect it to pass 1m by end of the fiscal year.



teigaga said:
look at it sells in VGC legs are look amazing as expect
weeks:
1. 45,309
2. 56,712
3. 42,302

Including digital sales are at the very least 300k, most likely a lot higher since it was on the PSN store from mid october.


And people say Minecraft has already reach its peak LOL.



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