| zhao3gold said: I am wondering if VGCHARTZ will redesign their extrapolation formula or expand their retailer information channel. We understand that VGC is a free and non-pro tracking site, so we don't expect the data is going to be 100% accurate. But this kind of huge over-track or undertrack issue will destroy the credibility of this site step by step and will make gamers stay away or leave this site. If this continues, the weekly chart discussion will become more and more pointless. I really wish VGC improve it because I really love this site. |
The reports of sales in the major international market (USA) are finally based on what NPD analysis come up with. So they inturn depend on figures dropped in by Sony or MS( where they can only track the actual number of units shipped but not sold to the consumers. This creates disparities as certain sources mislead them for sold and then we have those threads pooling with comments. The NPD tries to release accurate figures of goods sold to consumers from retailers. So VGC needs to wait for official data to make the adjustments. Although the tracking simply doesn't have to work everytime in their favor some credits need to be given to keep up the overall tracking. Maybe a better extrapolation formula might work out, it doesn't have to guarantee 100% accurate data everytime.
