
Discounts website says interest in Xbox 360 version is twice that of PS3
The Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII is on track to outsell the PS3 SKU by two-to-one – that’s the prediction of discount shopping portal MyVoucherCodes.co.uk.
The site comes to the conclusion based on the number of searches made on its server, with interest in the Xbox 360 title running at double the rate of its rival.
It also states that the sheer amount of enquiries about the game point to it being the most successful release of 2010 to date. In February alone over 250,000 searches were made for the Xbox 360 release and 120,000 for the PS3 disc.
“The Final Fantasy series has always been a huge draw for Sony, since its debut on the PlayStation in the form of Final Fantasy VII,” MyVoucherCodes MD Mark Pearson stated.
“For Microsoft to now be sharing and in fact beating the interest for the PS3 version must be worrying Sony chiefs, who must be wondering just how to steal the march back, if it is at all possible. Our Christmas sales data showed that Xbox 360s were outselling PS3s three-to-one in the holiday period, a fact which seems to be presenting itself here as consumers show more interest in the Xbox 360 title.”
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the game is just the start
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2…ace combat 7 – ps3 exclusive – afetr xbox paying namco for 6 exclusive, and all the framework for xbox, 7 is completely re-done for ps3 bluray tech.
3…the mark or kri – check youtube for footage of the first
ps3 exclusive obv….. ahha keeps getting better
4… twisted metal 5. check youtube again, for number 4, or the ps2 vrsions, but the psone versions were the classics.
5…grantheft auto 5, ps3 exclusive, 2 or 3 weeks till unveiling
not long to go people
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7. motorstorm 3. ps3 exclusive…getting tired yet>?
8. modnation racers, june 1st release… yes….ps3 exclusi…
9. do you need a number 9>? afer all that..really..
ok
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also
also, this wouldnt happen at any of the websites ive been looking at, hmv, play.com, amazon, zavvi, the hut, simplygames, gameplay, game, gamestation pS3 NUMBER 1 everywhere, heavy rain number 2 orrr 3...with god of war climbing the top ten everywhere, no.3 amazon.com
Er
Er.. thank you Alex, now trot off back to school there's a good lad, I think you need to study in English a bit more. Anyway, back on topic, MyVouchercodes keep on coming up with these silly stats just to make traffic for their site, the last one was something like "Lots of teenagers play games" - it's not news, it's free advertising.
Wow, pointless.
The UK is Xbox 360 land, who doesn't already know that? Wait 'till you see worldwide sales, Final Fantasy XIII on PlayStation 3 will double Final Fantasy XIII on Xbox 360.
Does MCV have a partnership with these guys?
These are the guys who previously predicted that 360 would outsell PS3 3:1 over the holidays. http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36642/Xbox-360-outselling-PS3-3-to-1 That didn't work out so well for them.
Once bitten, twice shy MCV. They're just playing on fanboy console wars to attract attention to their service, and you keep giving them that attention. You also already have your own preorder chart partner in ShopTo.net (who paint a pretty different picture in your latest issue) You don't have to report on EVERY press release that pops into your inbox, you know.
Fanboy bait
Fanboys, fanboys, fanboys...
Gotta love these articles that entice those bearded 40year old gamers who have got to defend their virginity
dream on
dream on.....these xbots really find some sort of happiness on small things.....OUTSELLING THE PS3 VERSION BASED ON WEB SEARCHES??? yeah right....it's just like the LENS OF TRUTH for multiplatform games w/c xbots seem to jack off whenever they find even the slightest difference graphically for both consoles. they trying to convince themselves that their console is better visually....again....DREAM ON!!!
Jake
When posting a story we have to ask ourselves two things.
1) Is it relevant?
2) Is it something that our readers will be interested in?
Of course, anyone can see that this particular release will attract attention from a specific part of MCV's userbase. But is it my place to ignore these users completely? You could argue that, and it's a balancing act I'm always having to make.
And I should note that whilst we've covered two MyVoucherCodes releases, there have been plenty that we haven't reported.
Ben@MCV
Ben, their predictions have proven woefully poor in the past. And they're clearly designed as clickbait, to stir the fanboy pot. As one reader, in the future I'd prefer not to click on a headline like that and see that it's just myvouchercode bullshit search mining.
I would not be at all surprised to see FFXIII on 360 outsell the PS3 version in the UK, what with a million more players there or whatever. But myvouchercode doesn't deserve your audience.
Just the opinion of one reader. If you must insist on reporting their predicitons, at least put some indication in the headline so I know to avoid the click.
Wat r u talk'in bout
1.idk wat ssx is.
2.Ace combat 7 hasnt even been announced yet.
3.no announcement but the mar looks cool.
4.hasnt been announced.
5.GT5 hasent been announced and probably will be multiplatform.
6.AGENT will be AMAZING.
7.Moterstorm 3...who cares with gt5 coming out.
8.=Amazing
9.Theres not a syphon filter 5.
10.UC3, Infamous 2, and last guardian will be AMAZING.
hmmm
square themselves stated the definative version is the ps3 version, why would you buy a game on 3 discs, that runs at 575p with missing content, i own all consoles and its obvious which version will sell more and be the best experience, all sites i checked have the ps3 version pre selling above the 360 version.there are certain multiplat games i would buy on 360, but this isnt one of them
Really?
Eh... anybody taken a look a this sites frontpage (I mean MCV)?
See, there's another pre-order list. The PS3-version is nr. 1, the Xbox's at nr. 5. So who to believe? MCV or, eh, MCV?
ok
Wow, remind me to never visit this pathetic site again.
- multiplatform gamer
Quite The Opposite
Our sales show PS3 selling 4:1 against XB360. Perhaps we're bucking the trend.
Console warz!111
Ahh it's been a while since I've seen the whole "xbox is da best" "Pee Ess 3 roolz da hood" Reminds me of back in the day when I used to read Mean Machines Sega magazine where people would send in drawings of Sonic killing Mario.
I think I may follow alex c on twitter he sounds like a real cool dude who knows his stuff. Watch out MCV theres some hot new talent riding up your ass! :)
FFXIII PS3
Final Fantasy XIII will destroy the Xbox 360 version by a huge massive numbers. Xbox 360 is all about shooters and also FF is basically only a PlayStation series no Xbox fans just PlayStation.
Bah
Myvouchercodes seeing twice as much interest for the XBox 360 version of FFXIII means twice as many Xbox 360 users are pikeys, as it is a pikey site.
who cares?
seriously, i hate hit-mongering articles that crave starting flaming wars. Play games, not consoles.
U DUNO
UK isnt Xbox land, the whole of europe is PS3, its only america thats Xbox.. PS ps3 will have a better resolution then Xbox, ITS A Fact research it.
Slow News Day?
Not the sort of news piece I'd expect somethings like MCV to publish. Maybe for a site like CVG but not here. Like as already been stated, some random websites estimate based on it's own searches isn't exactly a good source of material, especially when they've been so wrong before. Surely a great way to prove that the site's search feature isn't an accurate representation of facts and not worth MCVs time to print up.
Yaaaawwwwnnnnnnn
Final Fantasy must be the most over-rated crap to ever have come out of Japan. And let's not forget that Japan also produced Poke-your-mom and Yu-Gi-Oh-Good-God.
Who cares if it sells more on one or the other or looks better on one console or another? It looks about as interesting as Fatal Labrynth on the MegaDrive.
Although - maybe all the people going to this site are trying to find the release date for it? I've always associated FF with PlayStation, so maybe all the Xbox buyers are just trying to find out the low-down and release date?
Agreed with virtually everyone else though - that website does talk out of it's backside. It's about as reliable as my PS3's network connection and trophy collection. ;)
Huh?
It says that 360s were outselling PS3's 3 to 1 during the holiday season. If that doesn't kill the other claims' credibility...lol...nice try though. Meanwhile amazon.com's trends are well known to be an excellent barometer of sales figures, especially for video games. And according to them, PS3 is ALREADY outselling 360. Man...internet journalism is just getting worse and worse.
Nah
I seriously doubt it will outsell the PS3 version, especially not 2:1. It will either be the same, or the PS3 version will outsell. The PS3 version has already been proven to be the better version.
Close Minded Much?
Hmm leeeemondo your obviously a very closed minded person if your basing your dislike of the series on two childrens anime from the same country, its like me basing my opinions of Britain on X factor and Eastenders, just because they originate from the same place doesn't mean they have influence on everything released in that country. And you ask who cares what console it sells on, on an industry website, im sure both Sony and Microsoft care big time along with indies and anyone who may be selling the game, the result of this provides alot of information on the demographics of each console and will give an indication as to whether Sonys brand power remains strong or whether it may be waning after all these years.
What a kick in the NUTS!!!
WOW!!!!.. What a kick in the nuts that would be for Sony's once all time KING of exclusives to be outsold on its arch rival's console. If it happens, this speaks volumes for Sony's dier situation...
tsk..tsk..tsk
Final Fantasy in the long run
I dont get why any FF hardcore fan or fan in general will buy a 360 for this game, or get this game for 360, as the 360 version is very inferior, and not the true version of the game. Also, in the future, any one who wants every other Final Fantasy will need a PS3, so why get 360? I don't know, where FF13 versus is PS3 exclusive still, and FF 14 is timed exclusive for the PS3 on the console side of games, for this year. So, anyone who like final fantasy should get a PS3 for it, or, buy the game for PS3 to therefore just hold the collection, of the definitive versions, and exclusive titles.
blls
Obviously, there are more searches from xbox owners than PS3 owners because PS3 owners always knew the FFXIII is being released for said console!!!
@M
I think you misunderstood my dig!
I wasn't comparing Final Fantasy to Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh, I was merely pointing out that Final Fantasy is the most over-rated product to come out of Japan. And Japan's exports also include the god-awful Pokemon series and Yu-Gi-Oh series.
I do take your point mon the manufacturers looking at which console it sells well on - my original comment was more concerning the dumb-ass fan-boys who constantly claim that the PS3 has the "true" version, or that the 360 "has Halo". I just get sick and tired of the fan-boy mentality. Why can't everyone just play games and enjoy?
How Important is Detail
I own both consoles but I will be buying the Xbox 360 version for three reasons,
1. Graphics are not an issue on a standard definition 22 inch television.
2. I want achievements as in RPGs they add longevity even after all of the side quests and main quests are completed.
3. I have absolutely no problem disk changing; it kind of adds that psychological worth as you get more for your money, even though you don't.
However if I did own a HD television I would be buying the PS3 version in an instant, I think it all comes down to how much you care about the little details and whether you are too lazy to change a disk.
If only
Ahh Leemondo that would be a perfect world, unfortunately based on the charts I think Peppa Pig proved we don't live in a perfect world but we can dream. Also I see where your coming from, but considering both yu-gi-oh and pokemon are children's programs they aren't that bad, at least they try and teach a lesson even if it is plainly obvious.
Based on server searches for it?
I call BS at this prediction. After the faked 360 Screenshots fiasco, and now the fact that the PS3 will run at 720p HD, while the 360 will run at 576p SD, of course there are searches for it. People want answers. They know the PS3 version is solid already (it's out in Japan), so they're searching for news about the 360 version, possibly to see how that pans out and choose?
Anyways, who cares which sells more, the PS3 version is graphically superior, comes on a single Blu-ray (instead of 3 DVDs) and is higher resolution. Once the reviews of the 360 version come in, we'll see the comparisons that Square isn't letting us do right now by holding the 360 version close to their chest. Because they know it's not as good as the undeniably more powerful processors in the PS3, which they are on record as saying "FFXIII will utilize near 100% of the PS3's processing capabilities". It's no secret the PS3 is harder to code for, but has better hardware. If they say it's using near 100% of the PS3, of course it has to be knocked down a bit for 360.
Calm Down Dear! it's just a game
Look at yourselves Final Fantasy is JUST A GAME.........
This level of rudeness and unpleasent commentary is wrong and
frankly childish in a my dads bigger than your dad schoolboy way.
The game will sell bucketloads be no1 in every chart for weeks so it really doesnt matter which machine you buy it on, it will sell out on both i bet.
Only the little fanboys{AND THE COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS} care whose machines are better. Real gamers just wanna play good quality well made/written games.
Is that too much to ask...........
I can do lists too!
I think I and most other xbox gamers will be too busy with our awesome year of exclusives for Final Fantasy to shift that many - I mean look at this years exclusives line up for the xbox
Halo Reach
Alan Wake
Splinter Cell Conviction
Mass Effect 2
Crackdown 2
Metro 2033
Supreme Commander 2
Ninety Nine Knights 2
Mechwarrior 5
Fable 3
(Possibly) Gears of War 3
Dead Rising 2 Prologue
Joy Ride
Toy Soldiers
Perfect Dark
Exclusive DLCs for some games
Project Natal(this is rumoured to be launching with 10 console exclusives but seriously, who will care by that point!)
@John
Mate, theres only about four games on that list that are actually promising. Sorry bud, it may be a first, but the PS3 does have a much stronger line up this year.
FF XIII on Xbox Sales
Here is an impartial report on our sales of FFXIII so far....
Xbox to PS3 Standard Edition Ratio:
2.5:1
Xbox to PS3 Limited Edition Ratio:
1:1
Obviously the Xbox standard is outselling the PS3 one in large numbers, but this is just from our sales and of course it does not mean that PS3 is inferior. My suspicion is that it simply comes down to the fact that too many Xbox-only console owners have been wanting to try this game on their console as it is a first time release on Xbox
Sales
Um, biased 360 guys? As of now, the monthly release of the PS3 and X-Box 360 versions of the game have been released, and the PS3 version has sold over DOUBLE the number of units the 360 version has. I was not surprised but apparently local stores were. In addition, the "UK 360-land" so-called, has a 54% to 45% something standard in favor of the PS3 version. I don't know what these "economists" were thinking. The multi-platform fan-dumb phenomenon has been a major of contention for console fans, and I think that Square should consider doing a PS3-only release in the future.
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