Ioi let me say that I feel sorry that you have to go through this every month it seems, as I know you must put extreme amounts of work in to this. But for the same reasons we should be skeptical about NPD, we should be about VGC data as well.
And my comment concerning NPD was assuming that even though Microsoft may not track 360 sales data store by store, I would assume they have some sort of way within their company of getting a general idea of market trends. I would be VERY suprised if Microsoft waited on NPD numbers for sales, then reacted upon that data on a monthly basis. However, that was stipulation, and your obviously more knowledgeable on the subject.
The guy feeling I get that leans me towards believing the PS3 was outselling the 360 is because of what I see every day, going in to stores and what not. Sitting between the two options, my own experience would drive me to believe one or the other sources. I know what the PS3 is riding on driving sales, but I dont see what would propel the 360 over 100,000 in a single week. I also the common opinion now about both consoles, and other than pricing, the PS3 seems to be the prefered option.
I couldn't imagine working so hard weekly, assuming your right, then having people attack you for reasons you can't control because of another source. Thats what I don't agree with, those people on here saying that you're biased and such. I 100% don't agree with that. But I respectably have to disagree SLIGHTLY with some of your numbers. Unfortunately the numbers are so close that the slight difference decides the difference between the main reason for many people to visit your site weekly.Its for that one question:
"Did the PS3 or 360 sell more consoles? Which console is in higher demand?"
I dont think you should change your numbers however. But I do think that THIS month, NPD was the more accurate source. Next month, who knows?
