Reporting on the monthly NPD hardware sales is honestly starting to border on tedium; like a stuck record playing the same song over and over again. Since the beginning of this generation of consoles, there have been just two months where the PlayStation 4 hasn’t been the top-selling console in Northern America. Last month wasn’t one of them.
Yes, The PlayStation 4 heads the hardware sales charts yet again, besting the Xbox One and well, everything else. That’s what number one means, I suppose.
“We are truly humbled by the success of the PS4, and we would like to thank gamers for making it the top-selling console and No. 1 in software sales in the United States in July,” a Sony spokesperson told Venture Beat.
One of the biggest reasons for Sony’s renewed hardware dominance is the Arkham Knight PS4 bundle, which has been a big, big driver. Expect more hardware bundles.
“We are looking forward to delighting fans next month with the launch of the Limited Edition Destiny: The Taken King PS4 bundle on September 15,” said Sony, who also noted that they topped the software charts – meaning that more people bought games on their platform than any other. Obvious, when you think about it.
New game hardware, software, and accessories worth $541.9 million were sold through U.S. retailers in July, which is actually up from the same period last year, by a healthy six percent. If you factor in that a great many games are now being sold digitally, and aren’t tracked by the NPD, it starts to look like the gaming business is starting to boom once more – and it’s because of the new consoles, which are selling better than their predecessors.
“After 21 months, combined Xbox One and PS4 hardware unit sales are close to 50 percent higher than the combined sales of Xbox 360 and PS3 after 21 months on the market,” said NPD’s Liam Callahan.
Here are the best-selling games for the month at retail.
- Lego: Jurassic World (360, 3DS, PS3, Xbox One, Wii U, PS4, Vita)
- Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Minecraft (360, PS3 ,Xbox One, PS4)
- Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
- Rory Mcilroy PGA Tour (PS4, Xbox One)
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- Destiny (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3)
- Mortal Kombat X (PS4, Xbox One)
- FIFA 15 (PS4, 360, Xbox One, PS3, Wii, Vita, 3DS)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
The NPD also doesn’t track the Free to play on PC, or mobile markets, which also generate a staggering amount of money. According to digital trackers Superdata, it’s a billion-dollar market unto itself.
“Total sales for digital games in the US reached $1.033 billion in July, up 12% from the same month a year earlier,” they say, with the Biggest growth drivers in July coming from the mobile and PC F2P space, accounting for 60% of the total digital games market.
“Despite a stabilization of the total addressable mobile games audience, average monthly spending has been steadily inching up. And as we reach the high-point in the struggle for platform dominance in the console segment, the last few months have seen increasingly aggressive DLC and free-to-play strategies. This includes, for instance, the July 28 release of World of Tanks on the Xbox One, which supports cross-platform game play.”
Last Updated: August 14, 2015
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 09:35
When PS4 won the console generation.
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 09:38
When Sony trolled Microsoft. Did it hurt Don.
Hashtag – NeverForget.
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 09:40
Oh Don… will never forget.
kevin mole
August 14, 2015 at 11:08
what a fail.lol
kevin mole
August 14, 2015 at 11:11
god Microsoft really fucked up no wonder it is not selling
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
#StartOf180movement
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 09:50
http://sticktwiddlers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/xbox-one-drm-switch-major-nelson.png
Don’t support drm.
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 14, 2015 at 09:38
Maybe their console is the best, but I am really looking at the backward compatibility of the XBone as a deal clincher for me. Mass Effect Trilogy FTW!
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
I’d rather buy the trilogy on PC for next to nothing.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
I think it’s R150 or something on Origin now.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:46
And it looks so much better on PC anyway.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:47
I would choose at this time not to answer that. As I may be bludgeoned to death by an ME fan for not having played it yet.
Dutch Matrix
August 14, 2015 at 09:48
YOU HAVE NOT PLAYED IT YET? FUCK OFF INTO THE SEA YOU LOWLY SCUM SUCKING SLIMEY BASTARD! YOU CALL YOURSELF A GAMER?????
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:48
There we go 😀
Dutch Matrix
August 14, 2015 at 09:50
Dude, if I had the money I would gift you those games. They are that good…
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:54
Uhm yea.
I have 1 and 2.
Just haven’t gotten around to them yet :/
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:56
Please tell me it’s because you’re busy with Witcher
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:02
Withcer and PayDay.
Plus I bought ME 1 and 2 for $5 on Humble Store, and you know how your bundled games get lost between the others. I guess I will have to make a conscious decision to finish 1 and 2, and then get 3 on Origin eventually (if I like it enough to justify that devilish purchase.)
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:08
That was… Quick…
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:08
What she said?
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:13
TRAP SPRUNG!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:15
Wait. Not to me! Damn it. Now I’ve already lost. 🙁
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:16
Yes, yes you have! BWAHAHA!
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:50
None of them?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:54
I own 1 and 2.
Just formatted my pc yesterday, so maybe now’s a good time to install 1.
After Steam, of course.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:56
of course
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 14, 2015 at 09:49
I already own it on 360 as I could not get it without internet on PC back when I got it…so don’t wanna pay for it again. And since I am going to get a new console sometime for my sports games etc I need to take things like this into account. Need to upgrade my PC as well eish.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:50
If you are HEAVY into sports games then EA vault may be the way to go.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
How far they’ve come.
From online only…locked games…to backwards compatibility.
Listening to customers does work…see. (take note EA)
kevin mole
August 14, 2015 at 11:12
are you serious about backwards compatibility you want to play old games wtf .
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 14, 2015 at 11:19
Yes. But only certain epic games I still play after all this time like the Mass Effect Trilogy. Fighting games? New version. Sports games? New version.
kevin mole
August 14, 2015 at 11:27
I think this is why the xbox is doing so badly looking backwards sorry I don’t get it.
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 14, 2015 at 11:38
XBone is not doing badly, PS4 is just doing much better. It was like that before they even started working on backwards compatibility. PS4 is regarded by many as the stronger console with better graphics etc. That is the reason. XBone fans have been asking for backwards compatibility. I would prefer a “re-master” of the ME trilogy to work on the new consoles rather than backwards compatibility. But having a nicer controller (in my opinion) and being able to play my favourite games does garner favour from me.
*Also, Microsoft made a lot of bad decisions on DRM etc. initially that caused many people to jump ship to PS4. They are trying to rectify that with extra software utility but they will struggle to recover from their initial PR mess.*
JWT-80
August 14, 2015 at 09:39
“the hadrware charts…”
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 09:39
Checked the Persona 5 sneak peak website again this morning, FF7 and FF15. Its getting harder to resist buying a PS4.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:41
Lego Jurassic World is on PC too
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:42
And Batman Arkham Knight is not.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 09:44
Which proves conclusively Dinosaurs > Batman.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
Yes. Yes it does. 😀
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:46
What if Batman rode a dinosaur?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:47
We have Axe Cop for that. And not even Batman can beat Axe Cop.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 09:51
You mean Killer-Croc?
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 09:58
All that comes to mind is Captain Hook!
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:41
I was looking for the COD article and the header led me here
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 09:45
I’m not a fan of “increasingly aggressive DLC and free-to-play strategies”. But apparently I’m one of the few.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:47
There’s that damn thing again.
*Points to The Elder Scrolls Online
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 09:48
*joins in, pointing at it
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 09:51
AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:52
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/par.gif
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:20
So you got my pics? GOOD.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 10:37
Seriously, I did NOT need to see your… Elder Scroll.
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 09:50
Okay so I take it I have to save for a PS4 then?! I have so far to go T.T I only have a R100 in my savings bin
Dutch Matrix
August 14, 2015 at 09:52
FNB. How I got mine. I also cannot save. So having to pay off something works brilliantly!
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 09:57
I’m good at saving! Very good! But Murphy and the mother is taking it. The things I do for family!
Dutch Matrix
August 14, 2015 at 09:58
But this way you can go: But honey, I HAVE to pay this. Otherwise they take the house, the car, the phone, the little toilet ducky!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:04
“what do you do for money, honey!?”
-sorry, had to, got it stuck in my head.
Dutch Matrix
August 14, 2015 at 10:05
” I don’t want your money honey
I want your love!” Transvision Vamp
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 10:06
Now it’s just getting weird!
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 10:06
I’m already bribing my mother in getting another dog. If I pull that stunt like that she will most likely kick my ass.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 09:55
What Dutch said below. PS4 with 2 x Dual Shock 4 Wireless Controllers, Mortal Kombat X and Injustice Ultimate Edition for R350 x 24 months.
https://www.fnb.co.za/fnb-connect/shop.html
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 10:00
Don’t support debt based gaming.
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 10:11
Not everyone has 6K laying around
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:11
I have two 3kgs. That’s like 6k, isn’t it?
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 10:46
BWAHAHAHA1
Ryanza
August 14, 2015 at 10:14
There is a big financial crash that’s being planned to start next month. So while that FNB deal is good, getting into debt now is not a good idea.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:15
I don’t think financial crashes are planned.
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:15
What do you know! Listen to Ryanza! His financial knowledge knows about as many bounds as his want of DRM!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:20
XD
Gardos
August 14, 2015 at 13:19
You don’t know the truth, man… you just don’t know. *swirls cape and disappears*
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 10:46
Next month you say? Hopefully it’s on a Monday. I do enjoy my weekends so
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 10:23
I don’t like debt to begin with… After four and a half years of paying off my car and two years of paying off for my PS Vita, really don’t find the need to make more debt
Marcus
August 14, 2015 at 10:24
Insurance frau…. I’ve said too much already!
Mabenito
August 14, 2015 at 10:32
XD…! Marcus!!!!! Shhhhhh…!
JustAnotherGamerGirl
August 14, 2015 at 10:02
PS4 is just the better console.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:02
As a pc gamer, I must agree.
Even just by it’s specifications alone.
Gardos
August 14, 2015 at 10:16
The better console is the one that suits the individual’s preferences
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:20
PC it is then.
Gardos
August 14, 2015 at 10:27
For you, yes XD
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 10:28
😀
To be honest. If money wasn’t a problem, I’d probably have an Xbox and PS too.
Gardos
August 14, 2015 at 10:29
PREACH! If money wasn’t an issue I’d have them all. Especially a PC (donations are welcome)
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:19
Agreed! 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 10:35
You’re biased because you own one and not One. Where’s your ethics in random commenting?
Sageville
August 14, 2015 at 11:14
I just think PS actually listened to their target market and got the release right, whereas Xbox was all about telling the target market what it wanted, followed by drama and sad faces.
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 10:17
And that is why I bought one… No, I mean, 4, the PS4 that is 0_O