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EricFabian said:
I think PS4 already outsold X1 here in Brasil, we just have to wait some weeks until they release some data


You are wrong !!! Xbox One sells 10x times more then P$4 here in Brazil, even counting imported and warrantyless Indi$taion 4 !!

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Interesting, this is the only place this "news" has been published.

https://www.google.com.br/search?q=NPD+Group+Australia&oq=NPD+Group+Australia&aqs=chrome..69i57.387j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=NPD+Group+Australia+playstation+4

Both companies than make their claims, boasting good fortune.

No numbers, no fun.

A full article says this:

The Australian video and computer games industry tipped over the $2 billion mark in 2013, with traditional hard-copy retail sales hitting $1.14bn and digital sales reaching an estimated $899 million, according to data from NPD Group Australia.

A 13 per cent hardware sales increase, resulting from the launch of Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s Playstation 4, was the key contributor to the traditional retail sector’s steady performance. Strong uptake of Nintendo’s 3DS and 2DS handheld consoles also contributed to the figure.

Within six weeks of sales of eighth generation console hardware in Australia, the value within the category (excluding portables) improved 27 per cent in 2013. Console accessories sales also improved year-over-year (YoY), driven by interactive gaming toys, and in particular the Skylanders and Disney Infinity brands.

“Despite concerns about retail, software sales recorded over $654m for 2013,” Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) chief executive officer (CEO), Ron Curry, said. “The data from NPD Group is encouraging and shows that bricks and mortar retailers have maintained their fundamental role in providing hardware, software, digital content and merchandise to consumers.”

Unrestricted computer and video games (those classified as G, PG, or M), accounted for 55 per cent of all software unit sales.

The digital video games market, on the other hand, jumped almost 50 per cent over 2012.

According to Telsyte senior research manager, Sam Yip, the growth in digital sales is being driven by the popularity of mobile games which accounted for nearly half of all purchases within the category.

“Consumers spent more than $452m on mobile games in 2013, with 70 per cent of that on in-game, micro-transactions,” Yip said. “At this rate, mobile game revenue could exceed that for physical games within a couple of years.”

Digital downloads followed mobile games, amounting to $265m, with social and casual games recording $98m, and subscriptions finishing on $84m for the year.

Additionally, IGEA claims Steam now accounts for more than half of all Australian digital games spending in the PC market, driven by gaming events, deals, and special offers.

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/538151/next-gen_consoles_digital_sales_driving_australian_video_games_industry/



sully1311 said:
I believed the only reason why X1 outsold PS4 initially was because Sony didn't send enough PS4's down there.


Xbox One's are sold out here too from most retailers I've seen down here. I still have a mate waiting for one.... Stupid EB!!



LukeBR said:
EricFabian said:
I think PS4 already outsold X1 here in Brasil, we just have to wait some weeks until they release some data


You are wrong !!! Xbox One sells 10x times more then P$4 here in Brazil, even counting imported and warrantyless Indi$taion 4 !!

No, I'm not. EVen Wii U sold more than X1. Of course, with time PS4 will be the King but now Wii U > PS4 > X1. Deal with it



I thought it was already known Australia was Playstationland. Good news to hear though.



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ironmanDX said:
sully1311 said:
I believed the only reason why X1 outsold PS4 initially was because Sony didn't send enough PS4's down there.


Xbox One's are sold out here too from most retailers I've seen down here. I still have a mate waiting for one.... Stupid EB!!


https://ebgames.com.au/xbox-one-164576-Xbox-One-Console-Xbox-One 

 

in stock



Xbox one will still beat wii when it's all said and done. Ps4 won't be touched



sully1311 said:
ironmanDX said:
sully1311 said:
I believed the only reason why X1 outsold PS4 initially was because Sony didn't send enough PS4's down there.


Xbox One's are sold out here too from most retailers I've seen down here. I still have a mate waiting for one.... Stupid EB!!


https://ebgames.com.au/xbox-one-164576-Xbox-One-Console-Xbox-One 

 

in stock

Lol... Ok mate. I'll post a photo later.



ironmanDX said:
sully1311 said:
ironmanDX said:
sully1311 said:
I believed the only reason why X1 outsold PS4 initially was because Sony didn't send enough PS4's down there.


Xbox One's are sold out here too from most retailers I've seen down here. I still have a mate waiting for one.... Stupid EB!!


https://ebgames.com.au/xbox-one-164576-Xbox-One-Console-Xbox-One 

 

in stock

Lol... Ok mate. I'll post a photo later.

I believe you don't worry. Just giving you the link so you can tell your mate!



PS4 was completely sold out on launch in New Zealand, Xbox on the other hand was in full stock pretty much everywhere.