hunter_alien said:
Stever89 said:
Well I think you both have a point, and should meet in the middle. Course, DMeisterJ said that a million wasn't out of the question, which I think is pretty good. I can't see how you too are having a "fast paced" discussion about how well it's going to do when you both think it's going to do over a million in Japan (at least, that's what I've gotten from both of your posts).
DMeisterJ has a point that the game wasn't popular on the PS2, and so it's likely that it won't be as popular on the Wii as it is on the PSP. Zen has a point that now that it's more popular because of the PSP version, it'll be a better hardware pusher and sell more than the PS2 versions.
DMeisterJ, I would say looking at PSP sales, knowing that it's more popular, which is a fact, one could make the prediction that it'll now sell better on the Wii because of the increased popularity. Course one could also look at sales on the PS2, which weren't as good as the PSP version, that is a fact, and say it won't sell decently. So both of you are basing your numbers on FACT.
So the real question here is, what are your predictions for LT sales in Japan, Zen and DMeisterJ? Because you guys keep talking about "bashing numbers" but I see no numbers from you two, besides the one talk of it selling more than a million from DMeisterJ (if I read that post correctly).
I'll start the "negotiations." Due to the increased popularity of the Monster Hunter games due to the PSP games (for whatever reason for the increase popularity), the Wii version is likely to outsell the PS2 version, because of an increased fanbase. But due to the portability of the PSP games, and how much more attractive, and possibly fun, that makes the game, the Wii version most likely will not match sales from the PSP.
Looking at sales of the Monster Hunter games from the PS2 and PSP, which can be seen here, the results are pretty interesting. First off, the order of releases (based off release in Japan): - Game - Platform - Sales (NOTE: Japan only)
- Monster Hunter - PS2 - .28 million
- Monster Hunter G - PS2 - .23 million
- Monster Hunter Freedom - PSP - 1.03 million
- Montser Hunter 2 - PS2 - .61 million
- Monster Hunter Freedom 2nd - PSP - 1.72 million
- Monster Hunter Freedom 2nd G - PSP - .86 million after one week
What's interesting is the boost the PS2 version got after the release of a PSP version. Will you still argue that the PSP versions don't help the PS2/Wii versions? Looking at these sales (and the bump the PS2 version got after the PSP version), I'd say it should easily do a million on the Wii in Japan. I hope that settles it. If not, continue on. Just don't rip any holes into the universe. |
That is true , but you forget , again 2 important thins : when MH2 was released , the PS2s install base was much higher to what the Wii will have . Also , on the Wii 1st party games have great legs , but its not the same with every 3rd party game . An lets dont forget PSP MH game rely on great legs . Also , MH is not a casual game like M&S so the audience may not be 100% there for a game like this ... but this are just my thaught , so think all that you want ... |
Once again, install base is not that important to such popular games.You cannot expect Final Fantasy XIII to bomb although PS3 install base is a dwarf in Japan.
I won't even comment in the 3rd parties don't have legs on Wii cause RE4, RE:UC, Lego Star Wars, GH3 and others may get really mad.
To conclude, games with so much hype like Monster Hunter is enjoying now in Japan will do well no matter the platform / install base / heck even quality. Even the crappy DQ:S is the most successful third-party current generation console game in Japan due to its name and only.
Monster Hunter fans will gobble MH3 up like there's no tomorrow and even buy a Wii just for it if they lack one at the game's release. Also, it's almost a given that the game will be bundled and push much hardware as well.
PS: I haven't forgotten about our bet. I'm just making me a cool PSP Flash signature to use :)
