The PS3 version of From Software's Armored Core V debuted at No.1 on the Japanese software chart for the week ended January 29, one place ahead of fellow newcomer and 3DS exclusive Resident Evil Revelations.
On the hardware front, 3DS remained top of the pile, selling almost four times as many units as its closest rival, PS3, while Vita sales overtook those of its predecessor, PSP, Andriasang reports.
Weekly software sales (life to date)
- Armored Core V (PS3, From Software): 163,906 (New)
- Resident Evil Revelations (3DS, Capcom): 146,559 (New)
- Tales of Innocence R (Vita, Namco Bandai): 54,853 (New)
- Mario Kart 7 (3DS, Nintendo): 29,230 (1,433,958)
- Monster Hunter 3G (3DS, Capcom): 27,032 (1,186,898)
- Armored Core V (Xbox 360, From Software): 24,719 (New)
- Super Mario 3D Land (3DS, Nintendo): 23,003 (1,288,495)
- 08. Idolmaster Anime & G4U Pack Vol.4 (Namco Bandai, 01.26.2012): 18,179 (New)
- Rhythm Thief (3DS, Nintendo): 14,928 (46,526)
- Inazuma Eleven Go (3DS, Level-5): 10,479 (370,804)
Weekly hardware sales (previous week)
- 3DS: 84,789 (80,960)
- PS3: 22,924 (21,155)
- PSV: 18,942 (15,219)
- PSP: 16,008 (17,181)
- Wii: 10,396 (10,173)
- 360: 1,235 (1,588)
- DSi LL: 1,180 (1,200)
- DSi: 738 (822)
- PS2: 713 (903)
Comments
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MD1500 on 1 Feb '12 said:
Things are improving, but still pretty dismal sales for the Vita considering a Tales game was released this week...
lordirongut on 1 Feb '12 said:
Yeah but the sales aren't bad in comparison to other machines. The Number three spot is pretty good, and Tales of Innocence R has certainly done well for itself considering the fledgeling Vita install base. It's a good sign. They just need to keep it up. It's looking like another Tales remake (probably Hearts) is coming to Vita as well, so that's good news.
KrisaimUK on 1 Feb '12 said:
Gotta love CVG. Had Vita sales gone down again the title would have been about Vita sales and Vita doomed. They have gone up a little so we'll chat about something else.
Sales will go up again when Gravity Daze comes out and when Monster Hunter comes out..............
Vita is far from doomed, just starting slower than everyone thinks it should have done. Everyone forgets that all the other consoles have allso droped off.
TheMopFromMars on 1 Feb '12 said:
The 3DS had about the same as a PS3 sales when it came out and that was worrying...
The Vita will have to do a miracle if it's ever going to take off.
Fr33Kye on 1 Feb '12 said:
3ds is wrecking s**t. I didnt expect tales of R to give it much of a boost, but i guess it just goes to show you the japanese want japanese games! I'm more curious as to the affect of ragnarok Odyssey on vita sales.
KK-Headcharge78 on 1 Feb '12 said:
While blind optimism is tempting I more swayed by the idea that if the Vita is slow going in Japan, it's homeland and highly hand held savvy market, I am not filled with confidence for when it gets here.
JBoo on 1 Feb '12 said:
Not bad numbers for the PSVita & PS3;) It all adds up:D
liveswired on 2 Feb '12 said:
WHO GIVES A FCUK?