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[Darth Smurf X]

Pre-played brand new games, unwrapped and placed into envelopes for your gaming convenience?

I love this.

You win the coveted "1%" award for the day. Everyone else, take notes because you all loost.

 

[Curufinwe]

I have that Zojirushi rice maker and it's fantastic.

 

[CosmicQueso]

I have that Zojirushi rice maker and it's fantastic.

In terms of performance and quality, anything Zojirushi takes mighty dumps all over any console or handheld video game device.

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

I said damn.

 

[slavesnyder]

In terms of performance and quality, anything Zojirushi takes mighty dumps all over any console or handheld video game device.

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

 

[FullMetaltech]

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

Man that was good! You were waiting on that one. Hehe.

 

[Primethius]

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

I feel like we were just played like fiddles.

 

[serversurfer]

I think "Runs on a rice cooker" should become the new "Runs on a toaster."

m(__)m

 

[slavesnyder]

When looking at the amazon yearlies (even if the year is still young) it's always amazing that 9 of the top 20 items are giftcards or memberships. 2015 were 7 of top 20.

No wonder retail games are in decline. Taken into notice that you can also buy cards in every second cornershop and of course charge your account by credit card it must be enormous money that is made there.

Can someone who knows the math make a quick and dirty guess how much xboxone and playstation4 earn each month through subscriptions alone (worldwide roundabout install base, forget about exchange rates, no discounts)?
Thank you

 

[anexanhume]

That trend shouldn't be too much of a surprise. The average amazon customer is already digitally inclined.

 

[slavesnyder]

That trend shouldn't be too much of a surprise. The average amazon customer is already digitally inclined.

Sure, but sending parcels is still the centerpiece of their business I guess. That's what made them huge, and that's what makes amazon different from the rest of the digital economy.
I can imagine those cards pay often stuff that is per se digital (subscriptions, netflix, downloadable indie stuff and so on).

 

[Fat4all]

Sure, but sending parcels is still the centerpiece of their business I guess. That's what made them huge, and that's what makes amazon different from the rest of the digital economy.
I can imagine those cards pay often stuff that is per se digital (subscriptions, netflix, downloadable indie stuff and so on).

They get a small percentage of digital code sales as well, no reason to not get in on that action.

 

[anexanhume]

They get a small percentage of digital code sales as well, no reason to not get in on that action.

And I think a lot of people are still afraid to give their CC info to Sony or Microsoft. Theft aside, no one wants to worry about PSN+/XLG re-upping automatically.

 

[cakely]

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

Amazing.

 

[crinale]

...and it's a Steam Machine, too.

Wow I like that.

 

[Trust me. I'm a PhD]

Sure, but sending parcels is still the centerpiece of their business I guess. That's what made them huge, and that's what makes amazon different from the rest of the digital economy.
I can imagine those cards pay often stuff that is per se digital (subscriptions, netflix, downloadable indie stuff and so on).

I am 100% digital this gen, and using Amazon cards means tax free games and I can get them from my US account which has a wider selection than my Korean one. I think many of our European brothers and Sisters do this to save A LOT on their digital games as well.

 

[slavesnyder]

I am 100% digital this gen, and using Amazon cards means tax free games and I can get them from my US account which has a wider selection than my Korean one. I think many of our European brothers and Sisters do this to save A LOT on their digital games as well.

I trust you.
But I am not sure if you or Gaf in general is representative. 100% digital is a minority still.
I would love to know how the money from the cards is used, split between subscriptions, paid services like netflix and games.

 

[Ryng_tolu]

Today is the NPD, finally.

 

[freefornow]

Today is the NPD, finally.

Quite a few hours to go i think. Like 15?

 

[zeroOman]

Today is the NPD, finally.

Yeah i totally forgot, I need to prepare some popcorn.

 

[StrongBlackVine]

Yeah i totally forgot, I need to prepare some popcorn.

I don't think this month will be that entertaining. I expect the gap to be about the same unless that $299 Battlefront bundle really exploded PS4 sales.

 

[Trust me. I'm a PhD]

I trust you.

As you should^^

 

[noobie]

Have we got GAF average for December

and what about Patcher prediction.. I dont see it anymore in these thread..

Spoiler

miss aquamarine for so much data she use to contribute in these threads

 

[Ryng_tolu]

Quite a few hours to go i think. Like 15?

~14 hour by now.

 

[slavesnyder]

Have we got GAF average for December

and what about Patcher prediction.. I dont see it anymore in these thread..

Spoiler

miss aquamarine for so much data she use to contribute in these threads

Average will be posted by donny when the time is up for predictions.
Oh, I see time is up already.
So, Average will be posted when donny has the time to do the math.

 

[Conduit]

~14 hour by now.

 

[Ryng_tolu]

Yes, PS4 was the best selling console of last year, but by only 5,000 unit.

Honestly, like i said, i'm surprised there isn't still the > 3 million PS4 annunced in UK, that's why i said is for sure super close to those numbers. I think there is a very strong chance for happen by end of January.

If PS4 is still < 3 million by end of this month, there is some of wrong.

PS4 over 3 million in UK.

I KNEW IT!!!!1!111!1!1!!1!

EDIT: And yeah, XB1 well over 2 million. Both sold ~5.5m combined.

 

[Asd202]

Xbox one.

 

[travisbickle]

Xbox one.

you've written it wrong:

[XB1] 1

 

[noobie]

Yes, PS4 was the best selling console of last year, but by only 5,000 unit.

Honestly, like i said, i'm surprised there isn't still the > 3 million PS4 annunced in UK, that's why i said is for sure super close to those numbers. I think there is a very strong chance for happen by end of January.

If PS4 is still < 3 million by end of this month, there is some of wrong.

is this lead is for the whole 2015 in UK.

Spoiler

That is hardly a lead.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

It's today?

PS4 win
XB1 excellent sales.

 

[Ricky_R]

It's today?

PS4 win
XB1 excellent sales.

 

[Cereal Enthusiast]

Completely forgot it was today.

I'm very excited.

 

[Elandyll]

It's today?

PS4 win
XB1 excellent sales.

At least 7-10k I'm thinking.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

That pic needs updating because we're well past that point. It needs planks nailed across it with just one missing so you can still see the WiiU.

 

[Y2Kev]

Ah the day you will all figure out the mind blowing information about XBOX

 

[Ricky_R]

Ah the day you will all figure out the mind blowing information about XBOX

Did it finally reach that 1%?

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Ah the day you will all figure out the mind blowing information about XBOX

Omitting the word 'WOW' doesn't fool anyone.

 

[Raylan]

It's today?

PS4 win
XB1 excellent sales.

Pfffffft......!

 

[On Demand]

Did anybody calculate the 5.7M holiday sales for PS4 and see if it's possible it sold 2M in December?

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Did anybody calculate the 5.7M holiday sales for PS4 and see if it's possible it sold 2M in December?

I second this.

 

[viHuGi]

I second this.

Unlikely since Ps4 is a powerhouse in EU.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Unlikely since Ps4 is a powerhouse in EU.

It's on the verge of 'possibly' for me.

 

[On Demand]

Unlikely since Ps4 is a powerhouse in EU.

Was thinking the same thing, but curious to see if the price cuts and SW hype leaned sales towards the U.S.

 

[crinale]

Any press release?

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Any press release?

About what? :O

Edit - Oh, about NPD? Still got a ways to go before that.

 

[Culex]

Any press release?

You won't see any press releases or cryptic company statements for another 6-7 hours

 

[Mahonay]

Ah the day you will all figure out the mind blowing information about XBOX

The whole month. All of it.

 

[Plague Doctor]

It approacheth today.

 

[StarBlazers1]

Gonna be a fun day. Can't wait to read the meltdowns from either side. Hope there are some surprises!

 

[Shenmue]

Ah the day you will all figure out the mind blowing information about XBOX

I think kev is telling the truth guys. He usually doesn't keep the joke going for this long unless it's about MAUs or The Last Guardian.

Going to flip my prediction for an Xbox win in December instead.