June NPD: Hardware's way up, Red Dead reloads
Compared to last month's disappointing NPD numbers, with the industry down 5% overall, this month's numbers are ... well, they're still sort of a bummer, but for nearly opposite reasons! While hardware was down in May, 20% year-over-year, it's up 5% this month with every console posting positive percentages. The newly revamped Xbox 360 led with the biggest improvement, with sales up 132%. The Wii managed to place 3rd, with the lowest overall improvement at 26%.
While last month's software sales were up 4%, mostly riding on Red Dead Redemption's back, this month's numbers are still Red Dead-heavy, but down 15% year-over-year as Rockstar San Diego's horse opus fell from a combined 1.5m units to just shy of 1m. Much of the month's software lineup looks the same as last's - there's Super Mario Galaxy, barely dropping at all; there's UFC and Wii Fit; and, of course, New Super Mario Bros. - but we're also welcoming Just Dance back to the top 10 along with newcomers Toy Story 3 on DS and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 on Wii. Check the full software list after the break.
While last month's software sales were up 4%, mostly riding on Red Dead Redemption's back, this month's numbers are still Red Dead-heavy, but down 15% year-over-year as Rockstar San Diego's horse opus fell from a combined 1.5m units to just shy of 1m. Much of the month's software lineup looks the same as last's - there's Super Mario Galaxy, barely dropping at all; there's UFC and Wii Fit; and, of course, New Super Mario Bros. - but we're also welcoming Just Dance back to the top 10 along with newcomers Toy Story 3 on DS and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 on Wii. Check the full software list after the break.
- DS: 511K, up 127K (+33%)
- 360: 453K, up 257K (+132%)
- Wii: 423K, up 88K (+26%)
- PS3: 305K, up 150K (+97%)
- PSP: 121K, up 62K (+105%)
