June 2016 NPD Results

[Aquamarine]

ZhugeEX said:

Aquamarine said:

Physical Software sales fell from $345.5 million in June 2015 NPD to $240.0 million in June 2016 NPD. That's a decline of -30.5%.

 

Total Hardware fell from $526.6 million to $393.5 million, a decline of -25.3%.

Thanks for clarfiying my statement Aqua. I wanted to write more but was on my phone. 

A disappointing June when you look at it, but not unexepected once you realise there was nothing driving software sales this month. 

I'd argue the decline in hardware sales was more surprising. What are your thoughts on hardware this month and so far this year? 

Sales are relatively stable YoY for PS4/XB1. No doubt new hardware, lower pricing and holiday lineup of games will increase hardware sales in the second half of the year. Should lead to both PS4 & XB1 seeing better sales this year compared to last. 

 

Btw, did you get my PM at all? 

Yes, I'll respond to it later....I'm on my phone as well right now and I'm traveling to meet clients, so not much time to catch up!