Yesterday our review of Codemasters’ new Formula One title F1 2010 went live and we thought it was pretty darn great.
It seems like we weren’t the only ones though, as the charts for last weeks UK sales have rolled in and F1 2010 burst onto the scene with a very surprising debut at number one. Since last week, Halo Reach slipped to second place with Dead Rising 2 hitting the scene at a solid number three.
Check out the full chart and more after the jump.
So the scariest part of all this is that F1 2010 managed to successfully pull off a massive UK launch, outselling Halo: Reach and Dead Rising 2 put together.
The top 3 in the Xbox 360 charts are no different to what you see above and the Playstation 3, obviously missing Halo: Reach puts F1 2010 in 1st, Dead Rising 2 in 2nd and its Move sports compilation Sports Champions in 3rd. As far as PC charts are concerned, F1 2010 only came in third place, behind Final Fantasy XIV in second and Civilization 5 taking the top spot.
When you stop to actually think about it, it’s not really difficult to think that F1 2010 managed to beat a behemoth like Halo Reach just a week after its launch and this can be attributed to a few factors.
First of all, Formula One is pretty damn huge in the UK, especially when compared to other large markets like the USA, so its potential for sales mixed with good review scores put it in a good place.
Second, Halo Reach is an Xbox 360 exclusive compared to F1 2010 which came out on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles as well as PC. Proving once again, that multi-platform titles are the way to go if you want to make some serious dosh.
Third and last, is that Halo Reach had a large, and I mean large launch just last week. While you would think that its popularity would serve it very well over the coming months (and you would still probably be right), the truth is that most people who were going to buy Halo Reach near launch, bought it at launch. Everyone else who is kinda thinking about it will probably pick it up closer to Christmas, but for most gamers, it was day one all the way.
There you have it, if you want more charts and so on, you can head to the source link below and check it out for yourself.
Source: GfK Chart Track
Last Updated: September 28, 2010
Mr Peace
September 28, 2010 at 11:26
THANK YOU ENGLAND!! I can only assume the rest of Europe would be the same.
On the side: We’ll see this week whether Reach beat Modern Warfare 2 on live, most likely, but it sure got a few people’s panties in a bunch when MW2 was still on top, and Halo Reach was (initially 3rd) and then Major Nelson changed it so that Reach was second.
easy
September 28, 2010 at 11:27
it probably has something to do with the fact that european viewership of formula one has increased by 30% this year, and 6-7% globally.
so i would assume it’s an anomaly and wont be reflected world wide.
at any rate, it shows codemasters have put out a very good title. can’t wait for my copy.
Aussious aka Xbox advocate
September 28, 2010 at 11:42
Hmm no suprises there… F1 is to Europeans what NASCAR is to Americans! Halo Reach still has the best first week sales for an exclusive its proof just how dominant the XBOX brand has became.
al360
September 28, 2010 at 11:47
bwhahahahah as i said halo smalo heheheheheh :ninja:
go codemasters
Mr Peace
September 28, 2010 at 12:11
Just to Europeans? My dear young boy, ASSious, F1 is popular around the world except in Yankeeland. It’s like (real) football and their handegg, or cricket and their lame imitation of it.
Mr Peace
September 28, 2010 at 12:16
Lol it even beat Crapcom and its zombie game. FORMULA 1 = WIN!
Aussious aka Xbox advocate
September 28, 2010 at 13:35
Hmm and your point being Mr PISS? I personally prefer american sports except maybe NFL, I take baseball over cricket anyday. The interesting thing here is you proclaim yourself a Nintendo fan and yet this game did nt release on any Nintendo platform, tired of playing Mario Kart are we?
easy
September 28, 2010 at 14:14
aussious, wii owners got a taste of codemasters handy work with f1 2009.
so wii-ers aren’t just mario kart fanboys 😉
Mr Peace
September 28, 2010 at 14:31
Assious, you’re forgetting something:
74.10 Million Wiis sold to date
Wii >>> Xbox 360
and even Nintendogs on the DS outsold Halo 3.
Aussious aka Xbox advocate
September 28, 2010 at 15:47
I am actually glad Nintendo reclaimed the gaming crown I am a proud owner of a DS myself and b4 than GBA and b4 dt a GBC and N64. But lets be honest when last did you see a descent game Wii, okay theres Metroid other M and thats about it. I am looking forward 2 the 3DS though, but Xbox is the main platform for all your “hardcore” gaming needs. PS3 is just a shadow of SONY’s former console and soon even soccer moms like u Mrs Peace will be able to play your casual games on Kinect.
easy
September 28, 2010 at 16:28
you are the antithesis lans. glad to know the zeitgeist of fanboys holds equal vigor, no matter the object of affection.
world peace is round the corner :angel:
Mr Peace
September 28, 2010 at 18:37
Assious, I’d rather get a PS3 actually. Call me a Japanophile, but the xbox does not appeal.
Aussious aka Xbox advocate
September 28, 2010 at 19:43
Well in case you havent noticed Japanese gaming industry is in serious decline, Japanese games have become obsolete, Gears of War, Splinter Cell, Mass Effect, GTA 3, Halo, Call of Duty, Forza, AC And Fable have now become what Zelda, Final Fantasy, MGS, RE, GT, DMC were last generation. To qoute a old and gerietric protagonist (how ironic) war has changed well gaming wars anyway the west now has control.