Soul Calibur 2 U.S. Sales
09-10-03, 04:56 PM
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Soul Calibur 2 U.S. Sales
Dunno if they are accurate, but I believe Matt from Ign.cube posted these originally in the IGN forums. Can't check myself since I'm not an Insider
http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=5365
http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=5365
News: GameCube Soul Calibur 2 Sales
Sep 10th 2003 23:47 by Tim
Some pleasing news for you all.
Soul Calibur II sales data thus far:
GameCube: 245,000 units sold in the US
Xbox: 205,000 units sold in the US
PS2: 200,000 units sold in the US
Looks like Link is kicking both Spawn and Heihachi's butts, which is always good news.
It's a little surprising that XBox is outselling the PS2 versions. Given that GameCube has been dubbed as the worst console for fighting games (rather unfairly) these sales are music to my ears. It's also maybe a reminder of just how powerful cool exclusive characters can be...
- by Matt Plummer
Sep 10th 2003 23:47 by Tim
Some pleasing news for you all.
Soul Calibur II sales data thus far:
GameCube: 245,000 units sold in the US
Xbox: 205,000 units sold in the US
PS2: 200,000 units sold in the US
Looks like Link is kicking both Spawn and Heihachi's butts, which is always good news.
It's a little surprising that XBox is outselling the PS2 versions. Given that GameCube has been dubbed as the worst console for fighting games (rather unfairly) these sales are music to my ears. It's also maybe a reminder of just how powerful cool exclusive characters can be...
- by Matt Plummer
09-10-03, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by darkside
Funny how putting a little effort into each version of a multiconsole game can make it a solid seller on each console.
Funny how putting a little effort into each version of a multiconsole game can make it a solid seller on each console.
Who the hell is Heihachi? An Iron Chef or something?"
09-10-03, 05:30 PM
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I'm surprised the PS2 version did so well since the reviews stated it had bad controls, unstellar graphics, and long load times. Are there really that many people without a second console?
09-10-03, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by kvrdave
Yep. I actually felt sorry for the PS2 version because many people undoubtedly thought, "Cool, Xbox got Spawn.....COOL, Cube got Link!....I can hardly wait to see who we got.....oh boy..... Who the hell is Heihachi? An Iron Chef or something?"
Yep. I actually felt sorry for the PS2 version because many people undoubtedly thought, "Cool, Xbox got Spawn.....COOL, Cube got Link!....I can hardly wait to see who we got.....oh boy.....
Who the hell is Heihachi? An Iron Chef or something?"
Also, X-Box and Gamecube owners don't have as many high quality titles as PS2 (not a console bash!), so when something like SC2 comes out, they're all over it like **** on a blanket...
09-10-03, 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by cheapskate
Also, X-Box and Gamecube owners don't have as many high quality titles as PS2 (not a console bash!), so when something like SC2 comes out, they're all over it like **** on a blanket...
Also, X-Box and Gamecube owners don't have as many high quality titles as PS2 (not a console bash!), so when something like SC2 comes out, they're all over it like **** on a blanket...
09-10-03, 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by evenflow
Exactly. Gamecube owners had like exactly 0 good fighting games before SC2 to play. At least the Gamecube has 1 now, better than the N64 which had 0 in 5 years of existence.
Exactly. Gamecube owners had like exactly 0 good fighting games before SC2 to play. At least the Gamecube has 1 now, better than the N64 which had 0 in 5 years of existence.
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And I say again, a few million gamers will disagree with you. Just because you personally don't look at it as a fighting game does not make it not one.
09-11-03, 09:51 AM
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I'm surprised the PS2 version did so well since the reviews stated it had bad controls, unstellar graphics, and long load times. Are there really that many people without a second console?
I'm surprised the PS2 version did so well since the reviews stated it had bad controls, unstellar graphics, and long load times. Are there really that many people without a second console?
So the answer to your question is yes.
09-11-03, 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by cheapskate
No doubt... I thought Heihachi was the Wal-Mart electronics brand...
Also, X-Box and Gamecube owners don't have as many high quality titles as PS2 (not a console bash!), so when something like SC2 comes out, they're all over it like **** on a blanket...
No doubt... I thought Heihachi was the Wal-Mart electronics brand...
Also, X-Box and Gamecube owners don't have as many high quality titles as PS2 (not a console bash!), so when something like SC2 comes out, they're all over it like **** on a blanket...
09-11-03, 10:40 AM
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PS2 owners have VF4. If you're not a fighting game fanatic, that might be plenty for a lot of people.
I guess Xbox has DOA3, but I don't consider it even close to VF4 and SC2 in terms of depth (just MHO).
I guess Xbox has DOA3, but I don't consider it even close to VF4 and SC2 in terms of depth (just MHO).
09-11-03, 11:51 AM
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Don't forget that VF4 Evo came out the same week as SC 2, got (slightly) better reviews, and sold for $20 or less. I'm sure that may have put a dent in SC's sales on the PS2, at least to a small degree. But certainly putting in such a ho-hum exclusive character in the PS2 version hurt. I'm sure they must have been aware of that before the US release and added an extra content disc in hopes of boosting sales on the system.
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Ahh, yes, PS2 Quality titles... I'm sure there are so many... (Not a console bash!)
Ahh, yes, PS2 Quality titles... I'm sure there are so many... (Not a console bash!)
Where's the nearest dumpster!??!
*throws PS2 out window*
09-11-03, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by Decker
Don't forget that VF4 Evo came out the same week as SC 2, got (slightly) better reviews, and sold for $20 or less. I'm sure that may have put a dent in SC's sales on the PS2, at least to a small degree. But certainly putting in such a ho-hum exclusive character in the PS2 version hurt. I'm sure they must have been aware of that before the US release and added an extra content disc in hopes of boosting sales on the system.
Don't forget that VF4 Evo came out the same week as SC 2, got (slightly) better reviews, and sold for $20 or less. I'm sure that may have put a dent in SC's sales on the PS2, at least to a small degree. But certainly putting in such a ho-hum exclusive character in the PS2 version hurt. I'm sure they must have been aware of that before the US release and added an extra content disc in hopes of boosting sales on the system.
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09-11-03, 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Ahh, yes, PS2 Quality titles... I'm sure there are so many... (Not a console bash!)
Ahh, yes, PS2 Quality titles... I'm sure there are so many... (Not a console bash!)
09-11-03, 12:56 PM
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Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
09-11-03, 01:06 PM
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Something tells me Jak from Jak II or the lead in Mark of Kri would have made better PS2 characters.
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Something tells me Jak from Jak II or the lead in Mark of Kri would have made better PS2 characters.
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09-11-03, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by spainlinx0
Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
I should probably have worded what I said a little better...
I really meant that there are, overall, LESS titles on both Gamecube and X-Box... (true... no?) so when a really great QUALITY title comes along, people are more likely to pick it up?
...and the amount of sarcasm... I'm appalled...
09-11-03, 01:09 PM
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And I say again, a few million gamers will disagree with you. Just because you personally don't look at it as a fighting game does not make it not one.
And I say again, a few million gamers will disagree with you. Just because you personally don't look at it as a fighting game does not make it not one.
09-11-03, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by spainlinx0
Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
Just by saying that a console bash isn't one, really doesn't make that comment any less of one.
09-11-03, 01:47 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger
I wanna see some proof that this Smash Brothers melee sold 2 million copies.
I wanna see some proof that this Smash Brothers melee sold 2 million copies.
09-11-03, 02:03 PM
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Capcom VS SNK 2 Eo is good. The GC-ism is an added bonus for fighter novices. Bloody Roar was alright until it got "X"d into Bloody Roar Xtreme on X-box. Ultimate Muscle (very fighter-ish) is really fun. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance was so-so and I'd argue that Killer Instinct on the 64 was fun. I'm glad to see So. Cal. GCN outsell the others. With F-Zero the day before, it's been a fun few weeks topped off with FFTA.
09-11-03, 02:11 PM
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Yes, it's been a nice Nintendo month.
Too bad it's going to taper off with SMB3.
Then we have Fire Emblem. And we still have Mario Kart, Mario Golf Advance. Nintendo seems to be in a roll.
Too bad it's going to taper off with SMB3.
Then we have Fire Emblem. And we still have Mario Kart, Mario Golf Advance. Nintendo seems to be in a roll.
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I didn't feel like searching everywhere. Couldn't find Europe sales numbers for it.
Japan GC Nintendo Nintendo All Stars: Super Smash Bros. DX 1.20 Million
http://www.the-magicbox.com/topten2.htm
U.S GC Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Melee 1.60 Million
http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.htm
Sales may be higher now, dunno when the lists were updated last.
Japan GC Nintendo Nintendo All Stars: Super Smash Bros. DX 1.20 Million
http://www.the-magicbox.com/topten2.htm
U.S GC Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Melee 1.60 Million
http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.htm
Sales may be higher now, dunno when the lists were updated last.