Avinash_Tyagi said:
Yeah but 12 and X-2 sold only 2.42 and 2.41 million with much higher bases, hence why the series is in decline |
Avinash, you just cannot be reckoned with.
For WW:
FFVII -> 9.72
FFVIII -> 7.86
FFXI -> 5.30
FFX -> 7.95
FFX-2 -> 5.21
FFXII -> 4.96
Its certainly declined since FF7, but everyone can agree that was a ridiculous break out success. Omitting FFVII, switching to a new platform always seems to propel sales to 7-8 million. And this is with a low install base. Especially in Japan, FF is very front loaded with sales.
So FF will basically have Halo like sales (5 million MINIMUM, those FF fans will buy anything!!) and you don't think that'll push consoles like Halo did for the 360? Crazy talk.
Please take the Wii glasses off when commenting on PS3 sales. No one expects the PS3 to suddenly pull Wii numbers from 1 game. But with the release of GT5, FF13, and MGS4, you have 15-20 million PS2 owners with a serious itch to scratch. Those are big launches (whenever the heck they happen!)
Prediction:
The PS2 & PS3 will outsell the Wii in 2008.
Lifetime sales of PS3 in Japan will be at least 8 million consoles.