| Is reading comprehension a big problem for members here? I know the XBLA figures are posted, which is why i specifically referred to it. Why are those figures not incorporated into the charts? Also, if VG Chartz has exclusivity on this, why can the same method not be used for Nintendo and Sony? Finally, if the only way to get the data IS by dealing direct with the big 3, then surely negotiations could be made to get the figures directly.
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Did you bother reading the methodology pages for either the WiiWare/VC Charts, or XBLA Charts?
Numbers are derived from extrapolating specific metrics. For PSN, there are no viable metrics to garner sales from, unlike the XBLA/Gamercard system I use for XBLA sales. For WiiWare/VC, DKII uses another different kind of method to extrapolate sales, but unlike my gamercard system, it's very limited in what it can offer for size and scope.
Why do you think that the big 3 would want to give us access to their DD sales records? Its very sensitive information, and in our hands, would be of great benefit to their competitors. Thats why Major Nelson has only given out very broad and general statistics for XBLA, and XBL sales - They never go into specifics because it may endanger certain contracts, and give Nintendo or Sony an advantage. The same can be said for Nintendo and Sony - when was the last time ANY of them gave a good breakdown by game? They obviously could: In Nintendo's case, they manufacture and produce the DS carts for every game (from my knowledge), yet have never provided information about those games.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
