It should come as no surprise to anybody that Sony’s console is still at the top of NPD’s US-centric hardware sales charts. Save for one or two blips (on an otherwise uninterrupted downward trajectory), that’s been the status quo since both machines saw release at the end of 2013.
“PlayStation 4 was the top-selling console in the United States in June due to the overwhelming popularity of the Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 bundles,” says Sony. “PlayStation 4 also led software sales in June.”
Yes, it was largely because of Batman’s PlayStation 4 bundle – including a custom one – that Sony’s console stayed at the top. Despite having a broken PC launch, Batman: Arkham Knight was last month’s best-selling game too.
Without that bundle, it’s quite possible that we’d have had another Xbox One month. Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg was quite bullish about the console’s performance in June, adding that the Xbox One was the best-selling console during the week of E3. With Microsoft’s strong conference, that’s not entirely surprising.
Good June #NPD #XboxOne sales +51% YOY & proud we were #1 selling console the week of E3 +79% WOW, but Batman ps4 bundles strong as expected
— Aaron Greenberg (@aarongreenberg) July 16, 2015
As for games? Here’s the list of the best-selling games of June. It is of course always worth noting that the NPD doesn’t track digital sales, so its data is very nearly as useless as Darryn reporting on sports games. Or tech. For interest’s sake though, here are the top sellers:
- Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- Lego: Jurassic World (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, 3DS, Wii U, Vita)
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Splatoon (Wii U)
- Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
- Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
- Mortal Kombat X (PS4, Xbox One)
- NBA 2K15 (360, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, PC)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
“Sales of Arkham Knight slightly exceeded October 2011 sales of Batman: Arkham City, which is remarkable considering the difference in hardware install bases,” said NPD analyst Liam Callahan. “If sales were included from hardware bundles, Arkham Knight is the best-selling game of 2015 so far,” he added.
Last Updated: July 17, 2015
Jonah Cash
July 17, 2015 at 07:41
Good on Microsoft to at least get a jab in with that tweet. Still couldn’t avoid the TKO, but at least they aren’t being bullied anymore. The fights are getting better, they are close to lasting the full 12 rounds 🙂 (Lots of sport over this weekend to watch and all my comments today will be in sport metaphors… Hope you all enjoy as much as I will)
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 17, 2015 at 07:50
If Batman is a top seller again in July you’ll have to cross out PC hehe.
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 07:52
LOL
WitWolfy
July 17, 2015 at 07:52
I havent finished Batman AK yet.. But it doesnt hold a candle to Witcher 3 IMO in terms of content and story.
It’s just.. “I’m batman… Let me tackle that flying mutated bat out of the air a few times…” Mission complete!!
In Witcher you’ll have the option to have sex with the thing too probably.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 17, 2015 at 08:01
I’ll probably never get it. It was always going to be a year later game for me anyway, but putting aside the PC crap show it still looks kinda boring to me, and I don’t give a damn about the Batmobile – never have, never will.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
July 17, 2015 at 08:02
If I wanted a Bat Tank simulator, I’d add a GTA mod…
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 17, 2015 at 08:37
Geralt >>>>>>> Batman
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
July 17, 2015 at 08:43
You can say that again….
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 09:22
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/Pd1k2MA_700w_0.jpg
WitWolfy
July 17, 2015 at 07:50
I bet those MGS V console bundles are gonna sell like hot cakes. those colors really do it for me.
Jonah Cash
July 17, 2015 at 08:25
I am looking at that white Destiny PS4 to be honest…. I might just buy it and then sell my black one… Or just keep both and tell myself that I bought it for my wife(who plays maybe and hour a week) or my 5 year(who can’t really play anything yet)
Fnuik
July 17, 2015 at 09:06
I’ve got the white Destiny PS4 but it doesn’t have the decals of your pic on it.
Jonah Cash
July 17, 2015 at 09:47
The decals is for the new one that will come with the Taken King as a bundle…. I think I am in love with it. Go check the images on google.
Fnuik
July 17, 2015 at 09:51
That’s real pretty, but I think I like the plain white one more. Maybe one day destiny totally pisses me of for some reason and then I don’t want the branded one anymore.
Would rather buy custom decals that I could take off when ever I want.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
July 17, 2015 at 07:52
I’m quite surprised that GTAV is still on this list, that is quite impressive actually…
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 07:53
Played it again last night. Busy with the last heist. In the end it could be possible that I spend more time on GTA than Destiny O_o
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
July 17, 2015 at 07:58
Gee Wizz!! That is impressive!! I’ve also plunged waaaaaayyyy too much time in GTA V, it is an excellent game though, so it is deserving of all the love…
Ir0nseraph
July 17, 2015 at 08:17
Yes that bronze was well-deserved 😛
GTA is way more fun then Destiny, and I think I might exceed my destiny play time soon.
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 08:48
Jet skis!
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 17, 2015 at 08:37
So GTA is your destiny?
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 08:47
Yeah and I’m fine with that XD
Hammersteyn
July 17, 2015 at 07:54
That’s it Aaron! Heep up the optimism. No one likes a one horse race.
Left4Dead
July 17, 2015 at 10:11
Do NOT say to your colleague at work:”Look at this cool Playstation 4 skin” out loud. Learn from my mistakes people!
kevin mole
July 17, 2015 at 10:41
me and my mates cant wait for no mans sky I think that will be out in December myself lets hope hey.
Brandon van Reenen
July 18, 2015 at 09:52
I haven’t played a Batman game before. Is that bad?
Hammersteyn
July 18, 2015 at 14:58
A little, well more than a little. The games are very,very good. If should be able to pick up Arkham Asylum for a steal and Arkham City was just as good. Origins is a bit of a toss up but I enjoyed it non the less