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Link_Nines.XBC on 20 August 2020

Yet another 100k+ week for Beast Crossing . Great boosts for Clubhouse, MK8 (almost +50% wow) , Smash and Pokémon. Paper Mario TOK is holding really well. I'm guessing RFA had stock problems again.



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Chicho on 20 August 2020
The_Liquid_Laser said:
Which week of Obon normally sells more hardware? The week of or the week before?

The Actual week



Agente42 on 20 August 2020
src said:
TruckOSaurus said:
Two amazing weeks for Switch. PS4 barely saw a boost, it's really done in Japan. Clubhouse Games seems to want to hang around with the evergreens.

PS4 has had stock issues for a while. Sony does not mind.

nintendo has stock issues worldwide

amazon have Nintendo Switch for $390+

the gap between the old gen and new gen, with months in the absence, seems not good for a brand. 

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tbone51 on 20 August 2020

PokeSmash - 6630k vs ACNH - 5551k (to 21W)

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First 52 weeks (PokeSmash vs ACNH)

W1: 2603k - 1880k
W2: 827k - 728k
W3: 700k - 423k
W4: 456k - 293k
W5: 498k - 286k
W6: 351k - 284k
W7: 289k - 260k
W8: 234k - 195k
W9: 105k - 130k
W10: 84k - 102k
W11: 66k - 102k
W12: 50k - 98k
W13: 47k - 77k
W14: 48k - 74k
W15: 38k - 70k
W16: 45k - 53k
W17: 40k - 56k
W18: 33k - 72k
W19: 29k - 94k
W20: 26k - 57k
W21: 25k - 108k
W22: 33k - 106k
W23: 18k
W24: 17k
W25: 16k
W26: 17k
W27: 12k
W28: 14k
W29: 14k
W30: 16k
W31: 16k
W32: 18k
W33: 18k
W34: 16k
W35: 18k
W36: 20k
W37: 26k
W38: 17k
W39: 19k
W40: 24k



Wyrdness on 20 August 2020
src said:
TruckOSaurus said:
Two amazing weeks for Switch. PS4 barely saw a boost, it's really done in Japan. Clubhouse Games seems to want to hang around with the evergreens.

PS4 has had stock issues for a while. Sony does not mind.

The's no stock because the is no demand in the region that's why it's been going on for a while. 



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src on 20 August 2020
Blood_Tears said:
src said:

PS4 has had stock issues for a while. Sony does not mind.

Exactly, Sony basically did what MS is doing in NA which is switching production lines over to next gen. 

I think most the PS4s are going abroad to where a lot more sales happen.

Or perhaps Sony is phasing out this model in time for a new PS4 model that will allow a lower price point.



PAOerfulone on 20 August 2020

Well, hardware numbers are pretty disappointing, I have to say. I was hoping for a huge boost in hardware for the actual Obon week. I guess Nintendo is having more trouble with demand than I thought.

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Jranation on 20 August 2020

Another amazing week for the Switch and Animal Crossing. This game just keeps on going! What a beast!



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Kai_Mao on 20 August 2020

Right now, Japan is:
- Having a huge economic slump
- Dealing with the significant increase in COVID cases

I think its incredible that the Switch is dominating the sales charts in these unprecedented circumstances, especially in Japan.
Not only that, but there are STILL shortages and lotteries. Even the popular RFA is having stock shortages.
The holidays will really be interesting and I do wonder how the PS5 will do once it releases this holiday against the Switch in Japan.



src on 20 August 2020
Kai_Mao said:
Right now, Japan is:
- Having a huge economic slump
- Dealing with the significant increase in COVID cases

I think its incredible that the Switch is dominating the sales charts in these unprecedented circumstances, especially in Japan.
Not only that, but there are STILL shortages and lotteries. Even the popular RFA is having stock shortages.
The holidays will really be interesting and I do wonder how the PS5 will do once it releases this holiday against the Switch in Japan.

Incorrect analysis.

COVID has given gaming an incredible boost worldwide in all sectors. Nearly every gaming company is posting 50-100% gains. COVID has helped gaming rather than hamper it.