Global Hardware 16 February 2019

[zorg1000]

Rafie said:

zorg1000 said:

To be fair the 3rd party games either weren't big games or they underperformed.

Far Cry: New Dawn is a spinoff and the 4th entry on PS4/XBO so the audience already has the system. Based on UK/Japan charts it did only a fraction of Far Cry 5.

Metro: Exodus seems to be doing very well compared to the previous installments but the series wasnt very to begin with so I dont think it's the type of game people buy a console for.

Anthem had potential to be really big and be a system seller but the reception has been underwhelming and the game is underperforming big time.

Also there is the fact that PS4/XBO are in their 6th year and individual titles dont typically give large bumps in sales late in a consoles life.

I don't want anyone to think I'm underestimating the Switch by any means. I have one and I LOVE my Switch.  I know the potential it has already and the big reception it has received all over the world. I say that to say this...I just thought the PS4 would win because of the 3rd party titles regardless of how successful or how much it flopped. All this did was just showed me how much of a powerhouse the Switch is (not talking hardware).

I understand that come Nov. they (PS4/XBO) will be in their 6th year. Time is flying. However, the PS4 has still been selling like hotcakes. I don't find it unbelievable that Switch won Feb. I just thought the PS4 would edge it. I guess I should have taken a look a January with releases like RE2 and KH3. 2 games that the Switch didn't get, yet it still won January.

Again, I don't want anyone thinking my downplaying Switch. That's far from it. I'm just trying to understand the madness and unorthodox trajectory the Switch has taken. Which is a great thing.

Ya I knew you weren't trying to downplay Switch or anything like that, I'm just trying to explain why those 3rd party titles didnt do much for hardware.